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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.
LewisGale Medical Center held Christmas parade for patients in Salem
Salem firefighters as well as family members of patients participated
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SALEM, Va. – This has been a hard holiday season for many of us but even more so if you’re hospitalized.
LewisGale Medical Center gave its patients something to smile about on Wednesday afternoon as a Christmas convoy circled the hospital.
The parade included Salem firefighters and family members of the patients.
Hospital workers said they wanted to do what they could to keep everyone optimistic.
“It’s difficult for everybody. If we can put a little bit of cheer back into Christmastime this year, then hopefully we can end 2020 on a positive note,” said Vickie Richardson with LewisGale.