Sinai-Grace nurses: Dozens died because a Detroit hospital was short-staffed.
Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Michigan hospitals reopen to visitors after coronavirus, but rules vary
Here is what you need to know about resuming visits to Michigan hospitals following restrictions to stem the flow of the coronavirus.
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Backlogged surgeries from coronavirus shutdown could take months to reschedule
Catching up on backlogged appointments — like delayed mammograms, prostate exams, colonoscopies, knee and hip replacement surgeries, and other procedures — won’t happen overnight, hospital officials warn.
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Inflammatory syndrome tied to coronavirus sickens two dozen Michigan kids
Doctors are warning parents to watch for symptoms of pediatric multi-inflammatory syndrome tied to COVID-19 that can impact the heart. They urge parents to call their pediatrician early if symptoms appear.
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Bound by faith, a Michigan couple journeys back from COVID-19’s clutches
The Inkster couple who did everything together journeys back from the brink of death. Their story demonstrates that leaving the hospital is just one step in a long way back from COVID-19.
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Michigan coronavirus medical deaths at 16, more than some hospitals say
COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on nurses, doctors and other health care workers. Health systems aren’t always eager to publicly acknowledge those who died.
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Detroit hospital vows quality care but won’t discuss coronavirus issues
DMC CEO Audrey Gregory said the Detroit-based system has invested meaningfully in medical education and hospital facilities. She would not talk about controversies that made headlines during the coronavirus surge.
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Beaumont CEO says he's taking a 70% pay cut as layoffs sweep through administrative staff
With Michigan’s largest hospital system “financially hemorrhaging” and under a cloud of uncertainty for at least the next two years, the CEO of Beaumont Health says he’s taking a 70 percent cut to his base pay and is forgoing any bonuses.
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Beaumont Health security breach puts personal information of 112,000 at risk
Among the details that may have been leaked to “an unauthorized third party” include names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical conditions, and in some cases, bank account information and driver’s license numbers.
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Detroit hospitals resuming surgeries, procedures after weeks of red ink
Henry Ford Health System, DMC and others say they are expanding surgeries and other procedures that had been halted for weeks during the coronavirus crisis.