Elizabeth Chow

Executive director, Critical Care Services, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

Executive director of Critical Care Services at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

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An influx of patients is straining already short-staffed hospitals, and some have canceled elective surgeries, including Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in the San Fernando…

Tired hospital staff must balance when to pick up extra shifts v. when to stay home

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