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SARS-CoV-2 antibodies provide lasting immunity, say UArizona Health Sciences researchers

October 13, 2020

One of the most significant questions about the novel coronavirus is whether people who are infected are immune from reinfection and, if so, for how long.

To determine the answer, University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers studied the production of antibodies from a sample of nearly 6,000 people and found immunity persists for at least several months after being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

“We clearly see high-quality antibodies still being produced five to seven months after SARS-CoV-2 infection,” said Deepta Bhattacharya, PhD, associate professor, UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson, Department of Immunobiology. “Many concerns have been expressed about immunity against COVID-19 not lasting. We used this study to investigate that question and found immunity is stable for at least five months.”

The resulting paper, “Orthogonal SARS-CoV-2 Serological Assays Enable Surveillance of Low Prevalence Communities and Reveal Durable Humoral Immunity,” was published today in the journal

China’s public health insurance agency says it can’t afford to provide Covid-19 vaccine for free

October 13, 2020

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a person holding a wine glass: A man works in a Sinovac Biotech laboratory in Beijing. An experimental Covid-19 vaccine developed by the company is one of four Chinese candidates in the final stage of human trials. Photo: Reuters

A man works in a Sinovac Biotech laboratory in Beijing. An experimental Covid-19 vaccine developed by the company is one of four Chinese candidates in the final stage of human trials. Photo: Reuters

With four Chinese vaccine candidates in the final stage of human trials, it is still not clear whether Beijing plans to provide Covid-19 shots for free after the public health insurance agency said it would not pay for them.

Some advanced economies, including the United States, Australia and Japan, have said any Covid-19 vaccines they buy – provided they have been proven safe and effective – will be made available to their citizens for free.

But China’s National Healthcare Security Administration on Friday said the medical insurance system could not afford the “high cost” of vaccinating the population. It made the remarks in a public reply to a request for free vaccinations from an unidentified deputy of

Mobile health unit to provide COVID-19 testing across the Lehigh Valley in coming weeks

October 12, 2020

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A mobile site for COVID-19 testing developed for neighborhoods where traditional health care locations aren’t readily accessible will visit locations around the Lehigh Valley over the next few weeks.

The CATE Mobile Response Unit — CATE stands for Community Accessible Testing & Education — was developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Highmark Blue Shield, Independence Blue Cross, and Latino Connection.

In collaboration with St. Luke’s University Health Network and other community partners, the unit will conduct COVID-19 testing for people who are showing symptoms or who have been exposed to the pandemic illness, while also educating the public on how to stay healthy and safe.

The unit’s tagline is “Sharing knowledge to erase fear,” which it accomplishes through widespread community health care and health education offered for free and with no insurance required.

CATE’s schedule is as follows:

Allentown (Flu shots also available): Buck Boyle Park, 10 Pump

Raleigh church St. Matthew AME Church gives away food and provide free COVID-19 tests

October 10, 2020

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RALEIGH (WTVD) — Between 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. St. Matthew AME Church in Raleigh gave away free packages of food and provide COVID-19 testing.

Saturday morning, people came in droves in spite of Saturday’s rain.

“We thank God for those who donated this food. We give it to those who cannot have for themselves,” said Marion Robinson, pastor of St. Matthews, A.M.E. Church.

The event happened on the church grounds at 1629 Bennett Street near East Raleigh.

Pastor Marion Robinson lifted up praise because he knows this massive turnout will feed families who are struggling during this pandemic.

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Organizers said the community and groups like the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina provided the food and the support.

Not only did people who lined up in the vehicles get tested for COVID-19 but some are received other health screenings and wellness information to help

Digital Health Startup Raises $12 Million To Provide Virtual OCD Treatment

October 8, 2020

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NOCD founder and CEO Stephen Smith.

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^When Stephen Smith was a sophomore in college, he started having anxious thoughts about his relationship with his girlfriend. Pretty soon he started worrying about other things, to the point where he couldn’t focus on anything else. Over and over again, as he tried to study or go to football practice, he couldn’t—these pernicious thoughts kept coming back, laden with a fear that something terrible was going to happen.

Smith spent months trying to find answers about what was going on in his mind, just so he could get his life back. He saw five different doctors. He got five misdiagnoses. He got five treatments for the wrong thing. He ended up spiraling so badly, he says, that he had to drop out of college and move home. One day, while searching his symptoms online, he came across other people with similar

McNabb Center partners to provide outpatient behavioral health care to uninsured children

October 7, 2020

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McNabb Center partners to provide outpatient behavioral health care to uninsured children

(KNOXVILLE, Tenn.) The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services expanded the state’s Behavioral Health Safety Net program to include uninsured children, and the McNabb Center is proud to partner with the state on this initiative.

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“The Behavioral Health Safety Net is a foundational program to meet the mental health needs of uninsured Tennesseans, and we are so grateful to Governor Lee and the General Assembly for investing and expanding this program to our children,” said TDMHSAS Commissioner Marie Williams, LCSW. “Uninsured children in any county will have the ability to get services through our community mental health

providers, and that is amazing.”

The McNabb Center will provide outpatient mental health care to uninsured children through the Behavioral Health Safety Net program in eight East Tennessee counties and surrounding areas: Anderson, Blount, Cocke, Hamblen,

Lorain community partners start initiative to provide free COVID-19 testing to Lorain City Schools staff and students

October 7, 2020

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LORAIN, Ohio — A group of community partners have joined together to provide a great service for Lorain City Schools.

Lorain County Public Health, Mercy Health of Lorain and a university medical research partner have partnered together to provide free COVID-19 testing for Lorain City Schools staff and students, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Graham announced.

“COVID-19 testing in Lorain is critical to help our schools not only to assure we react very quickly to any positive case and to assess our mitigation strategies, but also to get a picture of school/community spread to inform us on future decisions,” Graham wrote in the official announcement email. “We believe that an expanded, localized testing initiative through this collaboration will give us a truer picture of the risk for contracting and spreading the coronavirus right here in Lorain.”

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There is no school, for students, on Friday, October 9th in recognition of North Eastern

Trump’s physician declines to provide key information on his health

October 5, 2020

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White House physician Sean Conley on Monday ducked repeated questions from reporters about President TrumpDonald John TrumpQuestions remain unanswered as White House casts upbeat outlook on Trump’s COVID-19 fight White House staffers get email saying to stay home if they experience coronavirus symptoms White House says ‘appropriate precautions’ were taken for Trump’s outing to see supporters MORE‘s health and the timeline of his COVID-19 infection, even as he insisted the president is well enough to leave the hospital and return to the White House.

Conley, who has come under scrutiny for offering conflicting statements about the president’s health in recent days, briefed reporters hours before Trump is expected to depart Walter Reed hospital, where he’s been treated for the virus for three days.

Conley noticeably refused to answer multiple questions about when Trump last tested negative for the virus, something White House officials have similarly declined to share

Benefits By Design (BBD) Inc. partners with PocketPills to provide digital pharmacy services to Canadian businesses

October 5, 2020

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SURREY, BC, Oct. 5, 2020 /CNW/ – PocketPills, Canada’s leading digital pharmacy, today announced their partnership with Benefits by Design (BBD) Inc., to provide cost-effective benefit plans to its members by leveraging PocketPills digital pharmacy platform. Through the partnership, members filling their prescriptions at PocketPills will get higher coverage and their copay will be lower than going to a traditional pharmacy.

“We’re thrilled to bring convenience and affordable medication to Canadians across the country with BBD,” said Harj Samra, COO of PocketPills. “The devastating impact of COVID-19 has demonstrated a great need for safe and affordable access to medication. PocketPills has never been prouder to provide free doorstep delivery of medication and virtual access to pharmacists throughout all of Canada.”

Through digital collaboration between both partners, members are able to share their medication and insurance information with PocketPills for a seamless experience. BBD members can then instantly

Princeton Longevity Center and PinnacleCare Announce Alliance to Provide Healthcare Advocacy Support for Patients with Life-Changing Diagnoses

October 5, 2020

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Experts in Preventive Medicine/Executive Health and Concierge Health Advisory Firm Join Forces for Better Patient Access to Specialists, Improved Outcomes

Princeton Longevity Center (PLC), the leading experts in preventive medicine and executive health, and PinnacleCare, the premier concierge health advisory firm, today announced that they are partnering so patients will have access to renowned specialists nationwide and facilitated appointments for clinically significant findings requiring quick and expert follow-up.

When a patient receives a life-changing diagnosis, a professional health advisory firm can make all the difference in ensuring the best outcomes by expertly navigating the complexities of the healthcare system. PinnacleCare identifies the best specialists in the country, expedites all appointments and seamlessly manages all details.

“For most PLC patients, findings tend to be more minor and can be corrected with simple intervention,” said Dr. David Fein, medical director at PLC. “But for some, a day at PLC will be life-changing.

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