by Monique Binkley Smith | Jun 18, 2020
California is slowly reopening, but like so many unknowns with COVID-19, it’s unclear how long our return to routine will last. “A surge in virus spread and infected patients could occur this fall or winter,” says Bill Isenberg, M.D., chief quality and safety officer...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Jun 10, 2020
We are all worried about our health, safety and protecting our loved ones right now. As the COVID-19 crisis continues, it’s more important than ever to protect our mental health and build resilience. Recognize Anxiety Overload “Anxiety is a signal from our brain that...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Jun 9, 2020
Hospitals across the country are facing the potential for critical blood shortages as a result of blood drive cancellations during mandatory shelter in place orders. Blood donation may also be hampered by the changes blood banks have had to make to keep donors safe....
by Monique Binkley Smith | Jun 1, 2020
As shelter in place restrictions are gradually eased this summer, people are still being advised by public health officials to stay home as much as possible and to maintain physical distancing. While some restrictions are loosening, the virus is still circulating in...
by Monique Binkley Smith | May 20, 2020
During tough times, the ability to bounce back from hardship comes in handy. But what if mental resiliency is not someone’s strong suit? Urmi Patel, PsyD Urmi Patel, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and director of clinical care for Sutter Mental Health and Addiction...
