On Jan. 20, the United States confirmed its first case of the coronavirus. The nation’s political and media elite obsessed over Mitch McConnell’s just-announced resolution governing the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. On Jan. 23, China locked down the city of Wuhan. Cable news in America lit up with praise for the epic, nay historic, performance by House impeachment manager Adam Schiff in the trial’s opening arguments. On Jan. 30, the World Health Organization declared a world health emergency. The U.S. Senate prepared to … [Read more...] about Trump impeachment now a distant memory
Hippocratic Oath appreciation
We still have shreds of civility left. I love it when people walk up to those in uniform and say, “Thank you for your service.” It is a recognition of their courage and sacrifice. And now we should add gratitude for those in the medical profession. Many of them are risking their lives on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus. They are living up to the ethical standards of their public health calling. The precise phrase “First do no harm” is not really in the original Hippocratic oath. In fact, Hippocrates probably … [Read more...] about Hippocratic Oath appreciation
Trump rightly extended pandemic guidance; here’s what he should do next
President Trump abandoned his reckless speculation about going back to work by Easter and wisely extended the federal government’s pandemic guidance through April. Mr. Trump properly announced this unpleasant news personally on Sunday and acknowledged much higher estimates of the possible death toll. Since December, too much time has been squandered. Now, the month ahead must be well spent — with action. The diversity of U.S. political leadership is normally a strength, but in recent days too many governors and others have balked … [Read more...] about Trump rightly extended pandemic guidance; here’s what he should do next
FAMD Executive Director Elaine Greene to retire
DEARBORN — Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit Executive Director Elaine Greene will retire July 1 after 24 years at the helm. FAMD Director of Development Kim Cross will assume the newly created posts of president and CEO. In the past 24 years, Greene has overseen the growth of the organization — formerly known as Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter — from a staff of one (herself) to 16 full-time and 15 part-time employees and 311 volunteers, with an annual operating budget of $1.7 million. Caring for over 2,500 animals … [Read more...] about FAMD Executive Director Elaine Greene to retire
State Rep. Isaac Robinson dies of suspected COVID-19 infection
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers DETROIT – State Rep. Isaac Robinson (D-Detroit), 44, died March 29 at Detroit Receiving Hospital of a suspected coronavirus infection. Elected in 2018, he represented portions of Detroit and Hamtramck. His mother, former state Rep. Rose Mary Robinson, (D-Detroit), said he died Sunday morning at Detroit Receiving Hospital, several hours after being admitted. She told Crain’s Detroit Business that her son had experienced respiratory distress for three days prior, but had resisted going to … [Read more...] about State Rep. Isaac Robinson dies of suspected COVID-19 infection
Resilience and hope in the face of fear: Local thespians speak extemporaneously
The from footlights to the wings, local theaters are silent, as actors and technicians halted rehearsals and paused productions as part of the larger effort to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. While some people stuck at home rediscover hobbies and pastimes, local thespians feel lost and adrift without their creative outlet, missing the chance to create, perform, enjoy the spotlight and an audience’s applause. Sarah Hawkins, an area actor who teaches theater at the University of Detroit-Mercy and at Wayne State … [Read more...] about Resilience and hope in the face of fear: Local thespians speak extemporaneously
Show closings, postponements spark sadness among Metro Detroit theater community
Seats are empty, houses are silent and ghost lights stand sentinel on empty stages throughout metropolitan Detroit, as the theater community cancels rehearsals and performances, and indefinitely delays productions amid current Coronavirus concerns. From high school auditoriums to the stage of the Fisher Theater, actors and technical theater folks are mourning the loss of their creative outlet, while at the same time understanding the need to cancel events which draw crowds, and the importance of keeping others at more … [Read more...] about Show closings, postponements spark sadness among Metro Detroit theater community
From period clothing to modern masks: Costumers at THF make much-needed face coverings
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers DEARBORN – While protective face masks may someday be considered historical clothing, for the employees of The Henry Ford Period Clothing Studio, they are centuries ahead of their usual bustles and breeches. However, that didn’t stand in the way of the superb seamstresses creating nearly 400 protective cotton face masks last week for ACCESS Community Health and Research Center, 6450 Maple St., for its drive-through testing of symptomatic first responders and medical … [Read more...] about From period clothing to modern masks: Costumers at THF make much-needed face coverings
ACCESS, WSU provide coronavirus testing for health professionals, first responders
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers Several local organizations, businesses and community members are donating their time and resources in the fight against COVID-19 in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. ACCESS is providing drive-through coronavirus testing for symptomatic first responders and health care workers with testing five days a week in partnership with Wayne State University Physician Group and WSU Health Sciences. Testing takes place locally from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday through the end of March at the … [Read more...] about ACCESS, WSU provide coronavirus testing for health professionals, first responders
Murray: EMTs are prepared to handle coronavirus patients in Dearborn, Melvindale and beyond
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray, whose emergency medical technicians cover Dearborn and Melvindale, said the department’s first responders are ready to protect themselves while helping residents who may have the coronavirus. “The Dearborn Fire Department has an adequate supply of PPE (personal protective equipment) at this time,” he said. “We have been working with our regional partners to acquire additional.” Murray said they have one dedicated ambulance in a central location which … [Read more...] about Murray: EMTs are prepared to handle coronavirus patients in Dearborn, Melvindale and beyond