Your Resource for Coronavirus (COVID-19) News and Updates
March 19 2020: ALL ELECTIVE SURGERIES AND PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED.
Montefiore continues to monitor the current state of the COVID-19 outbreak. At the direction of the New York State Department of Health, all Montefiore Health System elective surgeries and procedures will be suspended immediately until further notice.
NEW YORK STATE PAUSE
Governor Andrew Cuomo has put New York State on PAUSE: All non-essential workers are directed to work from home, and everyone is required to maintain a 6-foot distance from others in public. For more information, visit NYPAUSE.
VISITOR INFORMATION
We have put strict policies and procedures in place to protect our patients and staff. Please visit here for updated policies on visitor information.
If you do not find the information you need here, please call the Montefiore-Einstein COVID-19 Hotline.
Montefiore-Einstein COVID-19 Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-844-444-CV19 (1-844-444-2819)
Montefiore Health System is committed to the health and well-being of our communities. We will continue to provide the latest information and valuable resources as new updates become available.
3 Things To Know
- You can visit our COVID-19 Virtual Assistant for a quick assessment, to get answers to general questions or to schedule a visit. The COVID-19 Virtual Assistant is available 24/7 and is located at the bottom right-hand corner of your mobile device or browser window
- In accordance with the New York State Department of Health, we have made temporary changes to our visitor policy
- It’s natural for adults and children to feel anxious and worried about coronavirus (COVID-19). We can help you and your loved ones find your way to a calmer state of mind.
Tips for Adults and Helping Your Child
NYT Tells COVID-19 Story Through Compassion and Courage of Montefiore Heroes
Nicholas Kristof of the NYT tells the story of COVID-19 through the lens of humanity, as told to him by Montefiore heroes. He reports from the frontline on the stark reality of suffering, while showing the compassion, courage and heroism that brings light to this unprecedented time. Read more
Dr. Liise-anne Pirofski Speaks to CNN About New COVID-19 Clinical Trial
Dr. Liise-anne Pirofski, Chief of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine at Montefiore Health System, speaks to CNN about a new clinical trial to treat individuals infected with COVID-19.
Trial for Potential Coronavirus Treatment is Underway at Montefiore and Einstein
This flexibility allows us to add additional therapies to the trial step-by-step to improve treatment as the pandemic continues.”
Dr. Barry Zingman, professor of Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and clinical director, Infectious Diseases at Montefiore Health System.
Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine are beginning a trial for remdesivir, a potential COVID-19 treatment to help people who have serious lung complications as a result of COVID-19. The trial is “adaptive,” meaning it can be modified to include other investigational treatments. Montefiore-Einstein is the first testing site in New York State to open and one of 46 sites nationwide. Recruitment for the trial, which is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, began in March and is still underway.
Learn more about the trial
Good Morning America Captures Montefiore-Einstein Healthcare Workers Reading Letter From Their Boss
Montefiore heroes read aloud an inspirational letter from their boss Dr. Scott Melvin, Vice Chair of Clinical Surgery. Filled with words of wisdom and hope, this motivational rally is defined by perseverance and bravery, during a moment in time we'll never forget.
Your Doctor Can See You at Home With a Montefiore FIRST Doctor Video Visit
Anxiety and COVID-19
It’s natural for adults and children to feel anxious and worried about coronavirus (COVID-19). We can help you and your loved ones find your way to a calmer state of mind. Go here for Tips for Adults and Helping your child.
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta Interviews Montefiore Health System Infectious Disease Specialist and Epidemiologist, Dr. Theresa Madaline
In an exclusive interview, Dr. Theresa Madaline, takes CNN inside Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. Dr. Madaline discusses the severity and impact of COVID-19, as well as how they will prepare for what's to come.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Frequently Asked Questions
Montefiore-Einstein answers important questions, including when and how to seek care; disease basics; and what we are doing to prepare. Read more If you do not find the information you need here, please call the Montefiore-Einstein COVID-19 Hotline.
Montefiore-Einstein COVID-19 Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-844-444-CV19 (1-844-444-2819)