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LewisGale Medical Center concerned over drop in ER patients during the pandemic
30% drop in daily number of emergency services patients from before the pandemic to now
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In most circumstances, a slow emergency room would be considered a good thing but LewisGale Medical Center’s director of emergency services is concerned.
Michael Henson, emergency services director at LewisGale Medical Center, said that when comparing the daily number of patients going to the ER before the pandemic to now, the hospital has seen a 30% drop.
Henson understands people are hesitant but said the hospital is working hard to alleviate those fears and make sure everyone is safe. COVID -19 patients are separated from the rest of the patients, screenings are done at entrances, staff members wear masks and face shields and patients are only allowed one visitor.