Michael G. Smock, MD, Burn Care & Plastic Surgery

Monday's Fire Prevention Week Tip: Have a kid-free zone of at least 3 feet (1 meter) around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.

Tuesday's Fire Prevention Tip: The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly and stay in the home.

Here’s how each of us can help keep the risk of any viral illness to a minimum. For updates on Mercy's ongoing COVID-19 response, visit http://bit.ly/334Zmr2.

Tuesday's Fire Prevention Tip: The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly and stay in the home.

A message to caregivers from CEO, Shannon Laine. Emotional Well-Being in a Time of Crisis in Less Than 5 Minutes.

This appears to be a safe and efficient way to test individuals who have symptoms of this viral illness. It's not for just anyone to stop by for a test - pre-screening is necessary at this point.

Here’s how each of us can help keep the risk of any viral illness to a minimum. For updates on Mercy's ongoing COVID-19 response, visit http://bit.ly/334Zmr2.