A weekly talk show about people in the Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh

A weekly public affairs show about McKeesport and the Mon Valley, produced in cooperation with WEDO (810) and WZUM (1550).

Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 10-09-2020

10-09-2020

Topic: Nursing on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Guest: Myra Taylor, critical care nurse and SEIU union member

How Topic Discussed: Myra Taylor is a registered nurse in a critical care unit. What did she see during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic? How did health care systems and elected leaders disappoint front-line responders? What changes need to be made to ensure safety of both patients and healthcare professionals? Why has she joined the "Nurses of PA" coalition? What questions should residents be asking of their elected officials?

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