The need for blood donations has soared along with COVID-19 deaths, which are closing in on 400,000 in the United States and just hit a new daily record of more than 4,300.
Blood shortages have been reported nationwide during the coronavirus pandemic, with life-saving blood supplies dwindling, putting patients in emergency rooms and hospitals at risk.Â
Franciscan Health Michigan City has scheduled two blood drives to help make up for the lack of donations taking place at workplaces and schools during a time of remote work and e-learning.
Versiti Blood Center will accept donations outside Entrance A at the hospital, at 3500 Franciscan Way, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 27 and from 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 28.
Honoring Our Nurses
Nurses comfort, care, educate, console, relate, endear and provide direction and assistance. They are at the forefront when we are sick; their work responsibilities immense, their efforts tireless and their commitment endless. They are the heart and soul of medical facilities including residential care, hospitals, clinics, doctorsâ offices, schools, in-home care and much more.
To celebrate National Nurse Week, May 6-12, 2019, The Times Media Co.; Title Sponsor, Methodist Hospitals; Presenting Sponsors Franciscan Health; Community Healthcare System; Visiting Nurse Association of Northwest Indiana; Castle Subaru/Mitsubishi; University of St. Francis â Crown Point; Indiana University-Northwest; and Pinnacle Hospital, are showing our true appreciation for area nurses with nominations and evaluation, a section and planned events.
George Schrader, former city manager who helped shape Dallas’ landmarks, dies of COVID complications
The 89-year-old played key roles in the development of landmarks such as Reunion Tower and the DFW International Airport
George Schrader, Dallas city manager from 1972-81, died on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 of complications from COVID. He was 89.
George R. Schrader, who served as Dallas city manager for most of the 1970s and played key roles in the development of several city landmarks such as Reunion Tower and DFW International Airport, died Thursday. He was 89.
Schrader died around 3 a.m. at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Plano from complications related to COVID-19, according to Cheryl Ewing Rozes, his stepdaughter. Both he and his wife, Barbara, were diagnosed with the virus in mid-December.
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A change is happening at the top of Sweetwater Hospital Association (SHA).
SHAâs Board of Directors and Scott Bowman have announced his upcoming plan to retire from his longstanding role of hospital administrator effective Jan. 1, 2021.
SHAâs Board of Directors selected Ian McFadden, D. Sc., to be Bowmanâs successor in the role of chief executive officer (CEO).
Bowman has previously been employed by Woods Memorial Hospital, Epperson Hospital, and Athens Community Hospital.
He began his journey at Sweetwater Hospital Association in May of 1976 as the assistant administrator and, after one year, was promoted to administrator. In 1977, Bowman, through a unique hospital-physician management arrangement, the first of its kind, was able to recruit medical specialties and sub-specialties to the hospital and community that are still in effect.