The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since then, outbreaks have appeared sporadically in parts of Africa. There has been a great deal of concern in the U.S. over the last several weeks due to the emergence of the disease in this country.
“With the growing concern of the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak from West Africa to the U.S., Catholic Health Services has been preparing its staff and facilities to provide the highest quality care for any potential Ebola patients, while ensuring the foremost degree of safety for both its clinical and non-clinical staff,” said Patrick M. O’Shaughnessy, DO, CHS’s chief medical officer. “CHS hospitals have followed all Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for the screening, isolation and proper evidence-based management of patients with EVD.”
The CDC and other health care organizations are implementing safety measures to avoid any further spread of Ebola within the United States. Click here for questions and answers regarding Ebola from the CDC.
To learn more about EVD, including the signs, symptoms and other helpful information visit www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola.
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