Caring for Those Most Vulnerable to COVID-19 Requires Vigilance
Early reports suggest the case fatality rate for those over 80, about half of nursing home residents, is more than 15 percent. An ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥geriatrician provides key updates for nursing home staff and clinicians.
COVID-19 Concerns? ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Medicine Now Offers Telehealth
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Medicine is offering virtual visits related to preventive care, check-ups, follow-ups or acute illnesses, including supporting patients who are concerned about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Tips for Caregivers Coping with Alzheimer's During COVID-19 Pandemic
FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers provide important coping and care strategies for homebound caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's and other related dementias.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥to Make Thousands of Face Shields for Baptist Health South Florida
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥engineers have developed a disposable face shield that only requires clear polyester plastic, elastic fabric bands, and a laser cutter. Unlike 3D printed solutions, this process is simple and quick.
Research Park Releases 2019 Report to the Community
The Research Park at ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Â® released its annual economic report to the community.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Medicine Offers Virtual Activities to Manage Stress, Stay Healthy
The ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Medicine Wellness Hub now offers online classes, lectures and workshops. These tools are free and open to the public, but registration is required.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Establishes ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Cares Emergency Fund for Students
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ has established the "·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Cares Emergency Fund" for currently registered, degree-seeking students who are experiencing financial hardship.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Offers Help to Workers Struggling During Coronavirus Pandemic
FAU's nationally ranked Hospitality and Tourism Management program is offering a free certificate to industry workers and professionals who may be affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Frequently Asked Questions
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥expert in pandemic planning and response, health care quality improvement and patient safety, and health policy and management, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19.
Public Health Leadership Paramount to Emerging Coronavirus Pandemic
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥researchers and collaborators have published a commentary in 'The American Journal of Medicine' about the urgent need for public health leadership in the wake of the emerging coronavirus pandemic.