Surge upon surge they come.
People with COVID-19 in desperate need of care.
Doctors, nurses, and other Los Angeles County healthcare providers struggle to provide it.
A day off or a decent night’s sleep are hard to come by.
Since before Thanksgiving, Dr. Mauricio Heilbron has had precious few days off. He says that’s not all that unusual for hospital staff these days.
Heilbron is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in general, trauma, and vascular surgery. He’s currently vice chief of staff at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California.
We spoke with Heilbron about what’s happening in Los Angeles County hospitals and his thoughts on the pandemic in general.