On January 11, 2022, Michigan Medicine leaders held a livestreamed press conference to address skyrocketing COVID case numbers and the strain that this surge is putting on hospital resources. As adult and pediatric cases crest to all-time highs, it is imperative that we all continue to do our part to help mitigate community spread so that the health system isn’t overwhelmed. Michigan Medicine leaders shared sobering COVID census numbers and projections for the current surge, providing crucial context for the public. What can you do to help slow community spread of COVID? • Get vaccinated and boosted • Wear a mask, N95 if possible • Social distance • Avoid gatherings indoors • Wash your hands regularly Chapters & Press Questions 0:00 - Start 3:00 - Intro 4:16 - Dr. Marschall Runge, CEO, Michigan Medicine 7:48 - Dr. David Miller, President, University of Michigan Health System 12:39 - Dr. Erika Newman, Associate Professor, Pediatric Surgeon, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital 15:14 - Dr. Luanne Ewald, CEO U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital 17:20 - Dr. Laraine Washer, Hospital Epidemiologist, University of Michigan Health 26:34 - "What is the current ICU capacity for both pediatric and adults?" 28:26 - "How many surgeries have been cancelled, and how many children are currently hospitalized with COVID?" 31:26 - "Do you have a waiting list for monoclonal antibodies?" For more COVID information and resources from Michigan Medicine, visit: https://www.uofmhealth.org/covid-19-update Find answers to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine: http://michmed.org/covid19vaccine Learn more about how to get the COVID-19 vaccine near you: https://www.uofmhealth.org/coronavirus/finding-vaccines Explore Michigan Medicine’s COVID-19 blog coverage: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/covid-19-coverage ------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Michigan Medicine’s YouTube channel for future updates and livestreams. Follow Michigan Medicine on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/umichmedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichmedicine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganMedicine #MichiganMedicine #UniversityOfMichigan #COVID19