Pittsburgh hospitals detail Ebola preparation

By Brittney Jackson | The Duquesne Duke The Allegheny County Health Department is collaborating with hospitals, health care providers, emergency medical technicians and clinics to make sure employees can identify the Ebola virus. According to Allegheny County Emergency Services Chief Alvin Henderson, there will be emergency disease screening during 911 calls. Callers who indicate they are unwell will be asked if they have a fever … Continue reading Pittsburgh hospitals detail Ebola preparation

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As Ebola spreads, nurses prepare

By Julian Routh | News Editor The Duquesne School of Nursing is taking steps to educate students on the threat of the Ebola virus, which was transmitted to a second nurse in the United States this week. Nursing school Dean Mary Ellen Glasgow said nursing chairs and curriculum committees are meeting to discuss how to integrate information about Ebola into the classroom. The epidemiology and … Continue reading As Ebola spreads, nurses prepare

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CyberGatekeeper prevents viruses

By Marie Jubert | For The Duquesne Duke In response to student concerns and questions, officials from Computing and Technical Services explained the purpose of CyberGatekeeper, a program that students are required to download before accessing the internet. CyberGatekeeper is a reputable software that is designed to reduce the risk of computer viruses that can spread via the computers that use the network at Duquesne. … Continue reading CyberGatekeeper prevents viruses

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