Tag: COVID-19

Stocking Up on Healthy, Flavorful Meals During...

As the coronavirus continues to spread, so does the possibility of quarantining in some of the hardest-hit areas by the...

March 23, 2020

Why is ‘Flattening the Curve’ So Important...

As the number of COVID-19 cases in South Florida continues to rise, hospitals and emergency rooms are straining to provide...

March 20, 2020

Coronavirus Roundup: First CDC Study of U.S....

First U.S. Study of COVID-19 Patients Confirms Older Patients at Highest Risk, CDC Says In a new report, the U.S....

March 20, 2020

Coronavirus Q&A: Facts You Need to be...

It’s important that everyone gets accurate information about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19. Baptist Health South Florida has put...

March 19, 2020

Can COVID-19 Spread Via Swimming Pools?

In South Florida, the weather is already warm enough for swimming pool activities, especially as kids are out of school...

March 19, 2020

Coronavirus and Surfaces: Know This Before Grabbing...

By just touching a contaminated surface, you won’t get the Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19. But health officials and infectious...

March 17, 2020

Roundup: U.S. Agencies Warn About Fake COVID-19...

U.S. Agencies Warn Companies About Fake Products That Claim to Treat, Prevent COVID-19 U.S. regulators — the Food and Drug...

March 13, 2020

Elbow Bumps Instead of Handshakes: ‘Social Distancing’...

In the new age of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the concept to keep in mind is “social distancing” —...

March 11, 2020

COVID-19: What Health Officials Say About Getting...

The Florida Health Department is providing extensive guidance regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including a new infographic (see below) for...

March 10, 2020

Tele-Health and Coronavirus: See a Doctor from...

Overall, most cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, involve mild symptoms, including fever and a dry cough, that can...

March 6, 2020

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Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...

Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social distancing at the supermarket is critically important. Those are just a couple of...

Myths vs. Facts About COVID-19

As dangerous as the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is, equally dangerous is the amount of misinformation that seems to spread just as rapidly, well-intentioned as...

#BaptistHealthy Easy Eats: Lentil Soup

Having a few pantry staples can help you put together a few quick and comforting meals. These are items you should try to always have on...

Coronavirus Roundup: New CDC Data on...

New CDC Study: 71% of COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized had Underlying Health Issues Preliminary findings from a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...

COVID-19: How Cancer Patients Can Beat...

Along with its germs, COVID-19 has brought fear, anxiety and depression to many households. For cancer patients and others facing a health crisis ― and...

Nutrition is Key to a Healthy...

Proper nutrition is key to maintaining a healthy immune system, which consists of various organs, cells and tissues that help fight off pathogens, like viruses...

The FAQs on Coronavirus

Coronavirus concerns are dominating our daily lives. You have questions. Our physicians have answers. Host, Dr. Jonathan Fialkow and his guest, Dr. Kamaljit Kaur address the most frequently asked...

FIU Using 3D Printing to Make...

Florida International University and Baptist Health South Florida are partnering on an initiative to manufacture face shields for healthcare workers on the front lines of...

Pregnant Women and Coronavirus: Don’t Stress,...

Do pregnant women have more to fear from the coronavirus (COVID-19) than the average, healthy adult? Public health officials and doctors say that there are...