health care workers

It’s a call that’s not new but still necessary because hospitals are still ignoring the need for a stockpiled supply of Personal Protective Equipment for their staff, said a group of health care workers rallying outside Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside on Tuesday.

Even after coronavirus cases subsided in New York City, health care workers who battled the worst of the pandemic are still struggling with the mental health consequences. The New York Times interviewed NYC health care workers about their long-term emotional struggles.

Two North County neighbors are teaming up to help struggling restaurant owners and those on the pandemic’s front line. Dave Friedman and Bruce Pettibone launched the website Feeding Local Heroes, a network of restaurants and healthcare facilities to benefit from business and donated meals. “We really are killing two birds with one stone in terms of helping both ends. Both...

Dave Friedman and Bruce Pettibone launched the website Feeding Local Heroes. NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado has more.

At hospitals around the country, health care workers are reckoning with the psychological toll of the fight against the coronavirus, and fears that the disease could flare anew later this year

He’s been featured in a Colgate ad, been retweeted by the California governor, and gotten worldwide recognition for the “share your smile” campaign he inspired. But this was the biggest honor yet, he says.

Every evening people across the country gather on porches and balconies and at their windows to clap in appreciation for healthcare workers. These employees work long hours in areas where they are directly exposed to the novel coronavirus.

Thanks to thousands of local volunteers, about 300,000 pieces of once-defective face masks can be used to protect medical staff at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19.

The Tacos El Gordo restaurant chain is offering free food for all health care workers at its locations in San Diego and Las Vegas.

A parade of love was held on National Nurses Day for the 400 nurses who work for a senior living community in San Diego.

A parade of love and gratitude was held for the nurses who work for St. Paul’s Senior Services in San Diego.

Officials in Russia say two doctors have died and another was seriously hurt in falls from hospital windows after they reportedly came under pressure over working conditions in the coronavirus pandemic

Wednesday is National Nurses Day — and Dunkin’ is offering all health care workers a sweet deal!

On Friday, dozens of pilots will take to the skies to show their gratitude to health care workers around San Diego County, Sharp HealthCare announced Thursday.

SkyRanger 7 captured planes as they traveled around the county to performs shows above hospitals to thank health care workers.

A viral video shows a health care worker standing in front of a protester’s truck in Denver, Colorado. Protesters demanded an end to state stay-at-home orders meant to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Health care workers across the country have been separating from their loved ones to lower their risk of coronavirus infection, but finding a place to stay can be tough. A popular Facebook group “RVs for MDs” is gaining national attention for matching health care workers with RV owners. Through the group, workers can find a free temporary place to stay…

A Facebook group is helping medical professionals find RVs sitting idle to help them separate from their loved ones. NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado has more.

Dozens of people gathered outside Palomar Medical Center Poway on Monday to show their support for hundreds of Palomar Health workers who were temporarily laid off amid the coronavirus pandemic.