Colin Thorne's done a fair few miles and doesn't plan on stopping now he's 100.While his running days are behind him, Thorne has taken up walking and will line up in the 5.5km race at this weekend's Rotorua Marathon. It's the event's 60th anniversary, and being part of the celebrations was a no-brainer having completed 22 of his 50 marathons there.Thorne said he's been drawn to the event because the course is testing and it has great atmosphere."That's why I'm going back, probably for the last time. I just want to see what it's like."While few can comprehend a strict exercise regime in...…Colin Thorne's done a fair few miles and doesn't plan on stopping now he's 100.While his running days are behind him, Thorne has taken up walking and will line up in the 5.5km race at this weekend's Rotorua Marathon. It's the event's 60th anniversary, and being part of the celebrations was a no-brainer having completed 22 of his 50 marathons there.Thorne said he's been drawn to the event because the course is testing and it has great atmosphere."That's why I'm going back, probably for the last time. I just want to see what it's like."While few can comprehend a strict exercise regime in...WW…

Hospitals Vary Treatment For Coronavirus Patients Without a cure for COVID-19, doctors are desperately trying to figure out the best treatment regimen for patients. And what they're trying, may look very different depending on the hospital.Heard onKate WellsToggle more optionsWithout a cure for COVID-19, doctors are desperately trying to figure out the best treatment regimen for patients. And what they're trying, may look very different depending on the hospital.RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:Without a cure for COVID-19, doctors are desperately trying to figure out the best treatment regimen for these...…Hospitals Vary Treatment For Coronavirus Patients Without a cure for COVID-19, doctors are desperately trying to figure out the best treatment regimen for patients. And what they're trying, may look very different depending on the hospital.Heard onKate WellsToggle more optionsWithout a cure for COVID-19, doctors are desperately trying to figure out the best treatment regimen for patients. And what they're trying, may look very different depending on the hospital.RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:Without a cure for COVID-19, doctors are desperately trying to figure out the best treatment regimen for these...WW…

Once practically empty, ERs struggle with a surge of pent-up sickness : Shots - Health News Patients who couldn't see a doctor earlier in the pandemic or were too afraid to go to a hospital have finally become too sick to stay away. Many ERs now struggle to cope with an onslaught of need.Heard onFromToggle more optionsInside the emergency department at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Mich., staff members are struggling to care for patients who are showing up much sicker than they've ever seen. Tiffani Dusang, the emergency room's nursing director, practically vibrates with pent-up anxiety,...…Once practically empty, ERs struggle with a surge of pent-up sickness : Shots - Health News Patients who couldn't see a doctor earlier in the pandemic or were too afraid to go to a hospital have finally become too sick to stay away. Many ERs now struggle to cope with an onslaught of need.Heard onFromToggle more optionsInside the emergency department at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Mich., staff members are struggling to care for patients who are showing up much sicker than they've ever seen. Tiffani Dusang, the emergency room's nursing director, practically vibrates with pent-up anxiety,...WW…

Detroit Aims To Get More Vaccine Shots Into Arms Of Black Residents Detroit is 79% Black, but only 13% of residents have gotten one COVID-19 vaccine shot. In surrounding areas, the rate is nearly double that. The city turned to Black churches to be vaccination sites.Heard onKate WellsFromToggle more optionsDetroit is 79% Black, but only 13% of residents have gotten one COVID-19 vaccine shot. In surrounding areas, the rate is nearly double that. The city turned to Black churches to be vaccination sites.NOEL KING, HOST:In Detroit, a majority-Black city, just over 1 resident in every 10 has...…Detroit Aims To Get More Vaccine Shots Into Arms Of Black Residents Detroit is 79% Black, but only 13% of residents have gotten one COVID-19 vaccine shot. In surrounding areas, the rate is nearly double that. The city turned to Black churches to be vaccination sites.Heard onKate WellsFromToggle more optionsDetroit is 79% Black, but only 13% of residents have gotten one COVID-19 vaccine shot. In surrounding areas, the rate is nearly double that. The city turned to Black churches to be vaccination sites.NOEL KING, HOST:In Detroit, a majority-Black city, just over 1 resident in every 10 has...WW…

Share This: Share This:  “She was a good nurse. I think when she made her mind up to go on the respirator, I think she knew her outcome.” — Sophia Staples, Santa’s sister Maribel Tabanguil-May, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, last week. She also died from COVID.   Related Articles: September 12, 2022 in  September 9, 2022 in  September 9, 2022 , in Michigan Health Watch is made possible by generous financial support from: Please visit the page for more information, and to Michigan Health Watch.  We're not just a news organization, we're...…Share This: Share This:  “She was a good nurse. I think when she made her mind up to go on the respirator, I think she knew her outcome.” — Sophia Staples, Santa’s sister Maribel Tabanguil-May, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, last week. She also died from COVID.   Related Articles: September 12, 2022 in  September 9, 2022 in  September 9, 2022 , in Michigan Health Watch is made possible by generous financial support from: Please visit the page for more information, and to Michigan Health Watch.  We're not just a news organization, we're...WW…

Detroit Health Care Workers Recover From COVID-19, Return To Work Health care workers treating COVID-19 patients sometimes get sick themselves. Those who recover often go right back to work.FromCyndi Engelhardt woke up at 5 a.m. one day last month, and laying there in bed she just knew it. She was sick. She'd had some chest congestion the night before. Now her muscles ached. So in those dark early hours, she got up to take her temperature: 102 degrees. "And I went back to my bed, and I just put my head in my hands and I was just crying. And I was thinking, 'How am I supposed to help...…Detroit Health Care Workers Recover From COVID-19, Return To Work Health care workers treating COVID-19 patients sometimes get sick themselves. Those who recover often go right back to work.FromCyndi Engelhardt woke up at 5 a.m. one day last month, and laying there in bed she just knew it. She was sick. She'd had some chest congestion the night before. Now her muscles ached. So in those dark early hours, she got up to take her temperature: 102 degrees. "And I went back to my bed, and I just put my head in my hands and I was just crying. And I was thinking, 'How am I supposed to help...WW…