Workers are calling out sick in droves, leaving employers scrambling
Employers from Macy's to United Airlines are having to adjust after skyrocketing omicron COVID cases have led large numbers of workers to call out sick.
Nurses
Why your doctor may be quilting and your nurse may have a podcast
You could call them hobbies. But for some health workers facing burnout, creative outlets provide more than solace — they give a sense of meaning and community.
In The Fight Against COVID, Health Workers Aren't Immune To Vaccine Misinformation
About a quarter of U.S. health care workers have refused the COVID-19 vaccine as of July. They share demographic traits with other unvaccinated people and are putting hospitals in a tough spot.
A COVID Surge Is Overwhelming U.S. Hospitals, Raising Fears Of Rationed Care
The delta variant is pummeling America's hospitals, taxing an already-depleted health care workforce. Once again, some states are facing the prospect of rationing medical care.
For Health Care Workers, The Pandemic Is Fueling Renewed Interest In Unions
Many front-line health workers who have faced a perpetual lack of PPE and inconsistent safety measures believe the government and their employers have failed to protect them from COVID-19.
At Houston Hospital, Head Of COVID-19 Unit Sees Some Staff Wary Of A Vaccine
Dr. Joseph Varon of Houston's United Memorial Medical Center senses distrust for a vaccine among some hospital staff. "They all think it's meant to harm specific sectors of the population," he says.
Family Ordeal Catapults A Young Filipina To The U.S. — And The Pandemic Front Lines
Quimberly 'Kym' Villamer, a nurse at a hospital in New York City, shares what it was like to grow up in the Philippines while her parents worked in the U.S.
Lives Cut Short: Remembering Health Care Workers In Their 20s Killed By COVID-19
While most people who die from COVID-19 are over 65, health care workers who die are often younger. Here are stories of some who died in their 20s, leaving shattered dreams and devastated families.
Nursing Homes Struggle As Staff Choose Unemployment Checks Over Paychecks
Some nursing homes and long-term care facilities say they're struggling to fill shifts as certified nursing assistants opt for unemployment benefits during the pandemic.
Hospital ICUs Are Adapting To COVID-19 At 'Light Speed'
With COVID-19 becoming a critical focus in hospital intensive care units, nurses, doctors and other caregivers have had to shift gears to protect staff and save patients.