No sewing needed to make these homemade masks from fabric, t-shirts or bandanas. Instructions in English or Spanish. Have a sewing machine? Watch this Kaiser Permanente easy video tutorial. 5 / 5 ( 3 votes ) […]
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Caring for older adults during COVID-19
In a short video, Felicia Wong, MD, a psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente Irvine Medical Center, shares helpful advice for supporting older adults. These simple ideas can help ease concerns and raise the spirits of older loved ones, neighbors, and acquaintances. Watch the video. Rate this post […]
KPSC & Goodwill PPE partnership
We’re proud to partner with Goodwill Southern California to provide more PPE for doctors, nurses and frontline employees throughout Southern California. Goodwill’s Assembly & Fulfillment team is making 300,000 face shields, a win-win project that will help fund the employment services that Goodwill provides and keep their team working during this challenging time. 5 / […]
Wearing cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19
Recent studies have shown that the novel coronavirus can spread between people in close proximity—for example, through speaking, coughing, or sneezing—even if those people are not exhibiting symptoms. Therefore, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently recommended wearing cloth face coverings in public settings, especially when social distancing is difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores […]
Discounts for health care workers
Hotel Discounts: Starting April 10, frontline health care workers who are exposed to or test positive for COVID-19 can find hotel rooms through the CalTravelStore. Rooms are provided at a discounted rate. Click here for information. Marriott Discounts: Participating Marriott hotels are offering discounts for caregivers and support staff through June 30. Book directly through […]
A surge of COVID-19 patients: projecting, planning, managing
The coronavirus pandemic is the largest health challenge ever faced by Kaiser Permanente. But we are confident we can overcome it because of our people; their commitment to improving the health of our members and the communities we serve; and the “flattening the curve” measures we have all been taking. In the coming days and […]
Costs waived for members receiving COVID-19 treatment
To alleviate costs and stress to impacted members, Kaiser Permanente will eliminate member out-of-pocket costs for inpatient and outpatient COVID-19 treatment services. “We want our members who need treatment for COVID-19 to be able to focus all their energy on getting well, not on worrying about how to pay for treatment,” said Greg Adams, chairman […]
Are we flattening the curve?
Some hopeful indicators point to “yes,” as this report suggests. California’s aggressive stay-at-home orders and other factors may be flattening the curve of confirmed COVID-19 cases. This means we need to keep it up, and be vigilant in our preventive measures, like staying home, frequent hand washing, and – if we must go out – […]
COVID-19 upsides
Every cloud…well, you know. Here are some upsides to the coronavirus pandemic: Families and roommates are finding new joy in old forms of fun. Jigsaw puzzles, Pictionary, board games and Charades are making a comeback. Have you noticed? Kindness and gratitude are everywhere. Let’s make this part of our new normal. Online dating is way […]
Auto companies building ventilators
General Motors, Ford, and Tesla are among a group of auto manufacturers who are reconfiguring themselves to build life-saving ventilators in response to the coronavirus pandemic. See how one company, Tesla, is building its ventilators with parts for its vehicles. 5 / 5 ( 4 votes ) […]
Quarantine artwork recreations, from stunning to silly
The Getty Museum challenged quarantined people to recreate famous works of art using things found around the house. Browse the sometimes hilarious results on their Instagram, or on the site that inspired it. Are you up to the challenge? 5 / 5 ( 5 votes ) […]
Coronavirus gives the environment a break
CNET reports that slowdowns in manufacturing and traffic are reducing pollution in some cities. China’s lockdown led to a 25 percent decrease in CO2 emissions compared with the same period in 2019. Satellite imagery shows startling reductions in air pollution over countries where traffic has been limited. Something to think about… 5 / 5 ( […]
About ventilators
What they do, why COVID-19 patients need them, and why it’s difficult to solve the shortage. Learn more about this complex but vital device here. 5 / 5 ( 4 votes ) […]
What exactly is “flattening the curve”?
Here’s a straightforward explanation of the “Flattening the Curve” concept (made before we enacted the social distancing and stay-at-home actions so crucial to successfully flattening the curve). Watch the video. Rate this post […]
KP partners in Mayor Garcetti’s “L.A. Protects” Initiative to produce urgently needed COVID-19 supplies
Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced the formation of “L.A. Protects,” a new partnership to organize Los Angeles’ fashion and garment industry to make protective gear and other medical supplies for frontline workers. The initial target for the initiative is the manufacturing of 5 million non-medical masks for people who need protection – grocery store workers, […]
