The people on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic are healthcare professionals, everyday citizens risking their lives to save those of their patients. They are the heroes right now. In CloseUp360's “Hoopers Meet Heroes” series, which connects NBA and WNBA players with healthcare professionals on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in their respective cities, Cavaliers guard Darius Garland spoke with Chris Donovan, the executive director of enterprise information management and analytics at the Cleveland Clinic. Their conversation focused on predictive modeling for COVID-19 cases. So many healthcare professionals are facing an imminent shortage of PPE (personal protective…

The people on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic are healthcare professionals, everyday citizens risking their lives to save those of their patients. They are the heroes right now. In CloseUp360's “Hoopers Meet Heroes” series, which connects NBA and WNBA players with healthcare professionals on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in their respective cities, Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum chatted with Dr. Esther Choo, an emergency physician in Portland. Dr. Choo is also a founding partner of GetUsPPE, which delivers personal protective equipment to workers battling the pandemic. So many healthcare professionals are facing an imminent shortage…

The people on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic are healthcare professionals, everyday citizens risking their lives to save those of their patients. They are the heroes right now. In CloseUp360's “Hoopers Meet Heroes” series, which connects NBA and WNBA players with healthcare professionals on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in their respective cities, Philadelphia 76ers guard Josh Richardson chatted with Kimberly Nowakowski. Kimberly is a hematology-oncology nurse at Penn Medicine, where the Sixers established a funding campaign for COVID-19 antibody testing of healthcare workers. Healthcare professionals like Kimberly need our help. So many of them are…

The people on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic are healthcare professionals, everyday citizens risking their lives to save those of their patients. They are the heroes right now. In CloseUp360's “Hoopers Meet Heroes” series, which connects NBA and WNBA players with healthcare professionals on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in their respective cities, Magic guard D.J. Augustin chatted with Dr. Sarah Barbour, an infectious disease physician in Orlando. After treating gunshot victims from the Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016—the deadliest terrorist attack in the U.S. since 9/11—she's now helping COVID-19 patients. Healthcare professionals like Dr. Barbour…

The people on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic are healthcare professionals, everyday citizens risking their lives to save those of their patients. They are the heroes right now. In CloseUp360's “Hoopers Meet Heroes” series, which connects NBA players with healthcare professionals on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in their respective cities, Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes chatted with Dr. Megan Ranney, an emergency physician who's a founding partner of GetUsPPE, which delivers essential medical equipment to workers battling the pandemic. Dr. Ranney discussed the importance of supporting the elderly, who are at higher risk of dying…

The people on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic are healthcare professionals, everyday citizens risking their lives to save those of their patients. They are the heroes right now. In CloseUp360's “Hoopers Meet Heroes” series, which connects NBA players with healthcare professionals on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in their respective cities, Suns guard Jalen Lecque chatted with Dr. Rafael Fonseca, a hematologist, oncologist and interim director of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center in Phoenix. They discussed the pandemic’s effects in Arizona, how Jalen’s family is coping in the epicenter of New York City, and how the…

The people on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic are healthcare professionals, everyday citizens risking their lives to save those of their patients. They are the heroes right now. In CloseUp360's “Hoopers Meet Heroes” series, which connects NBA players with healthcare professionals on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in their respective cities, Nuggets guard Monte Morris chatted with Dr. Richard Zane, the chief innovation officer at UCHealth. Dr. Zane discussed how the coronavirus in Denver has reached its "plateau" and the city is at a "crucial juncture," where if social distancing practices don't continue, its residents may…

The people on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic are healthcare professionals, everyday citizens risking their lives to save those of their patients. They are the heroes right now. In CloseUp360's “Hoopers Meet Heroes” series, which connects NBA players with healthcare professionals on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in their respective cities, Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. chatted with Katrina Tulas-Collins, an emergency room nurse at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which is a Level I trauma center that focuses on critical injuries and emergencies. “It will get worse first before it actually gets better,” Katrina said…

The people on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic are healthcare professionals, everyday citizens risking their lives to save those of their patients. They are the heroes right now. In CloseUp360's “Hoopers Meet Heroes” series, which connects NBA players with healthcare professionals on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in their respective cities, Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo chatted with Mike Christman, a respiratory therapy instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Mike recently spent time in New York City to help manage ventilator treatments while teaching his students online, offering insights into what it's like to be in the…

The people on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic are healthcare professionals, everyday citizens risking their lives to save those of their patients. They are the heroes right now. In CloseUp360's “Hoopers Meet Heroes” series, which connects NBA players with healthcare professionals on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus in their respective cities, Timberwolves guard Jarrett Culver and his special fan, Addie Zimmerman—whom he's supported through her battle with cystic fibrosis—chatted with Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious disease physician at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Our special story with Jarrett and Addie, coming soon!…