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More than 7,000 nurses go on strike across two New York City hospitals

Monday, January 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 7,000 nurses at two hospitals in New York City went on strike early Monday morning demanding better pay, better working conditions and more staffing.The strike began at 6 a.m. after nurses at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and... Read More.

Health officials make urgent push for flu and COVID shots as hospitals feel the strain

Tuesday, December 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Health officials are making another urgent push to encourage flu and COVID vaccinations, as multiple respiratory viruses swirl around the country inundating both pediatric and adult hospitals. About 75% of pediatric hospital beds are filled and flu hospitalizations are at the highest... Read More.

Some US hospitals report beds are full among increase in respiratory infections in children

Thursday, October 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Some hospitals across the United States say their beds are full as cases of respiratory viruses continue to increase among children.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, infections due to respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, have spiked by 69%... Read More.

Some Black physicians say they were pushed out of hospitals due to racial discrimination in medical workforce

Monday, October 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After the pandemic hit the U.S. in early 2020, Chris Pernell, MD was on TV screens across the country, emerging as a leading voice on COVID-19's disproportionate impact on people of color.Earlier this year, backed by more than 100 New Jersey... Read More.

Experts warn of severe upcoming flu season as pediatric hospitals already feel the crush

Sunday, October 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A surge in pediatric patients with respiratory illnesses is overwhelming hospitals across the United States, as experts warn of a potentially severe flu season in the coming months.Pediatric bed capacity in hospitals is the highest it has been in two years. Around... Read More.

What to know about RSV, one of the main viruses causing pediatric hospitals to fill to capacity

Saturday, October 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Many pediatric hospitals across the country are experiencing a surge in patients, and one of the main reasons, experts say, is an increase in cases of the respiratory virus known as RSV.RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms,... Read More.

Carbon monoxide leak reported at Pennsylvania day care, 27 transported to hospitals: Fire officials

Tuesday, October 11 by ABC News

(ALLENTOWN, Pa.) -- Twenty-seven people have been transported to hospitals with minor to moderate injuries following a carbon monoxide leak at a Pennsylvania day care Tuesday morning, fire officials said.The Happy Smiles Learning Center in Allentown had 25 children and eight staff members inside... Read More.

Surge of respiratory illnesses in children straining some hospitals’ capacity

Friday, September 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The surge in children's respiratory illnesses, including rhinovirus and enterovirus, is pushing pediatric emergency departments and health systems toward capacity in some parts of the country.Infectious disease experts say they are seeing a higher-than-expected rate of certain pediatric infections other than... Read More.

Thousands of people evacuated from Florida nursing homes, hospitals

Friday, September 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Thousands of nursing home residents and hospital patients across Florida have been evacuated in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian as the storm heads north.As of Thursday afternoon, 45 nursing homes were evacuated -- impacting about 3,500 residents -- as were 115... Read More.

Hundreds of hospitals on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts at risk of flooding as Ian hits Florida

Thursday, September 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hundreds of hospitals along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are at risk of flooding from hurricanes a new study finds, as Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida Wednesday as a Category 4 storm.The study, published Thursday, found that even lower category... Read More.

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