Article Archives: Health

COVID-19 Creates Significant Complications for Health Care Systems and Patients

February 3, 2022 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

With COVID-19 positive tests skyrocketing and hospitals throughout the country overflowing with inpatients, the demand for care has lately reached a level previously unseen, while providers are facing exhaustion, supply chain issues in some instances and a variety of labor force challenges. Health care providers are busier than ever and … Read More

Don’t Be Fooled! COVID-19 Is Still Here and Maybe Here to Stay

January 6, 2022 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), for the first time since early October the U.S. is averaging more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases every day not long after countless Americans gathered with family and friends in celebrating a long Thanksgiving weekend. Sadly, the average number of … Read More

Getting a Flu Vaccine is More Important Now than Ever Before

December 2, 2021 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

Medical experts tell us every year about the importance of receiving the influenza vaccine, but unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that only about half of the U.S. population receives an annual flu shot. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect … Read More

Eskenazi Health Provides Fall Burning Season Safety Tips

September 30, 2021 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

The fall season is here and for many it’s an exciting time to enjoy sitting around bonfires with family and friends, taking in the wonderful seasonal aroma of burning leaves and many other outdoor activities. It’s also a time to be aware that many enjoyable pastimes of the season can … Read More

Eskenazi Health Introduces Be Fast To Spot A Stroke Initiative

September 2, 2021 | by Dr. Nydia Nunez-Estrada

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 795,000 people in the United States experience a stroke each year. A stroke occurs when something happens to block the flow of blood causing brain cells to begin dying within minutes because they can’t get enough oxygen. A stroke can cause lasting … Read More