Goshen Games Bring Volleyball, Cornhole To First Fridays
August’s First Fridays in Goshen will include a two-day volleyball and cornhole tournament, as part of Goshen Games.
Read MoreAugust’s First Fridays in Goshen will include a two-day volleyball and cornhole tournament, as part of Goshen Games.
Read MoreToday, Friday, Dec. 18, the opening day for COVID-19 vaccinations at Goshen Health, was booked full with 292 vaccine appointments. Among the first to receive the vaccination were doctors, nurses and therapists — colleagues and providers that are directly responsible for the care of COVID-19 patients.
Read MoreThe number of patients on the COVID-19 unit of Goshen Hospital is currently at 33. Consistent with the governor’s order, all elective non-urgent surgeries will be canceled from Dec. 16 to Jan. 3. If you have a procedure scheduled at Goshen Hospital during this time period, you may be contacted about rescheduling.
Read MoreThe number of patients on the COVID-19 unit of Goshen Hospital is currently at 42. The intensive care unit is full, so surgeries at the hospital are still being cancelled.
Read MoreNews Release GOSHEN — The number of patients on the COVID-19 unit is slightly less than last week, at 39 today. “Many healthcare workers are exhausted. We don’t have enough people to meet our staffing needs and it’s heart-breaking for providers to lose patients whose lives they are … Read More
The percent of people testing positive for COVID-19 is increasing, and the number of people hospitalized also remains high for Goshen Hospital.
Read MoreGoshen Hospital reports an increase in the number of COVID-19 patients needing intensive care in the hospital. At the previous high point, Goshen Hospital had 29 patients, currently they have 28 confirmed positive patients.
Read MoreNews Release GOSHEN — “Our community’s positive case number and the percentage of positive cases have been relatively stable overall,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Disease Specialist. “The number of patients who are hospitalized in Goshen has gradually trended down. Still, we … Read More
“Overall, we are no longer seeing declines in the percentage of positive tests for COVID-19 and the number of people hospitalized has appeared to be beginning to increase again,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Disease Specialist. “We want our children to be able to continue to attend school so as the weather gets colder and we spend more time indoors, it will continue to be important to avoid large gatherings and to wear masks when you are around other people.
Read More“While this past week has continued to be relatively stable for COVID-19 numbers, we’re concerned that the number of people being tested has lessened over the past several weeks. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild or if you have been exposed to someone who has the virus, we urge you to get tested,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Disease Specialist.
Read More“This past week has been fairly stable for COVID-19 numbers. We are seeing an improvement in the length of time it’s taking to get back test results, which is encouraging since it helps with appropriate quarantining and contact tracing,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Disease Specialist. “If the Indiana State Department of Health tries to reach you, be sure to follow up as soon as possible. Your quick response can make all the difference in how many people are exposed to virus.”
Read More“Because of the virus circulating in our community, it is critical that people continue to wear masks, physical distance, wash hands and stay home when sick. In addition, we all need to avoid crowded events, particularly those that are indoors where it can be difficult to physically distance from others,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Disease Specialist. “Without all these precautions, we will have a worsened outbreak.”
Read More“At this point, we’re seeing a decrease in the percent of positive cases, and the number of patients hospitalized is relatively steady,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Disease Specialist. “The overall number of positive tests is lower in part due to delays in test results — but they may also be related to more people wearing masks more consistently in public.”
Read More“Lots of patients are coming through COVID-19 without being very sick, but we have had 18 deaths so far at our hospital (70 in our county) and even one death is difficult for that patient’s friends and family,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital Chief Medical Officer and Infectious Disease Specialist. “We are grateful to everyone in the community who continues to take all the recommended precautions — physical distancing, wearing masks, handwashing, and staying home when sick. When you keep yourself from getting infected, you are preventing harm to others, especially those closest to you.”
Read MoreGoshen Health has announced a collaboration with Wawasee Community Schools to help children learn about healthier food options and the benefits of staying active while attending four summer lunch site programs, July 20 through Aug. 7.
Read MoreGoshen Health has released the following COVID-19 activity as of July 13, going back to March 11.
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