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COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions

GomerBlog

What are the ingredients in the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine? How is the vaccine administered? I just received my first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Is the vaccine to blame? I just got my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. What should I do with my COVID-19 vaccination card? With pleasure.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

No more googling "ER near me" in a panic; you can get quick and competent care at an urgent care center. Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? It's a common challenge many people face. Regular check-ups ensure early detection of health issues.

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Aging and Homelessness: Margot Kushel

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How has the history of redlining and the federal tax subsidy of wealthy (mostly white) people in the form of a mortgage interest deduction contributed to racial inequalities in homelessness? What can we do about it? What are the highest yield interventions and policy changes? What should we call it – homeless or unhoused? Eric: I love this.

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How to identify a victim of heat exhaustion or heat stroke

Medical Xpress

Officials warn of increased risks for the elderly, outdoor workers and those without AC. Your blood pressure may decrease." Heat stroke is when sweating and other compensatory systems that remove heat from the body no longer function, Wood says. If there is any sweat on the skin, it dissipates and the skin becomes very dry, he says.

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What Lessons Have We Learned from the First COVID Surges? Jim Wright & Darrell Owens

GeriPal

Jim Wright , the medical director at Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in suburban Richmond. That was his literally his life during those spring months of 2020 and it scared the hell out of me. . Alex: First is Darrell Owens, who’s Associate Medical Director of Palliative Care at the University of Washington Northwest Campus.

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Hospital-at-Home: Bruce Leff and Tacara Soones

GeriPal

In addition to discussing these outcomes, we also discuss: The history of the hospital-at-home movement. The practicalities of how it works including who are good candidates, where does it start (the ED?), what happens at home, do you need a caregiver, what happens if they need something like imaging? How is it financed and what comes next?

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