long term care
Springfield-Greene County Health Dept. announces COVID-19 death, 20th reported in September
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reports a new COVID-19 death in the county Sunday. Twenty people in the county have died from COVID-19 in September, according to the health department. The patient was a woman in her 60s with underlying health conditions. The health department says she was associated with long-term …
WV nursing homes lift up residents with activities, technology for televisits with family | State Journal News
CLARKSBURG — Nursing homes in West Virginia are innovating new ways to boost morale among residents and employees as visitation restrictions and other COVID-19 mitigation measures continue. The novel coronavirus is especially devastating for older populations and those with chronic medical conditions. For that reason, skilled nursing facilities have implemented strict visiting procedures and ended …