Let’s focus today on a single question:
If you’ve already gotten 3 shots (I hope you have: see Figure below), should you get a 4th?
The answer has become more complicated in the past few days, as new Israeli data points to a benefit for a 2nd booster (aka, shot #4). (1/25)🧵
With 105% increase in new #COVID cases in past 2wks, this would be a great time to reinstate the #telehealth licensure waivers. Out-of-state patients shouldn't have to choose between care and travel risk. @TheFSMB https://t.co/hR9XNjDSjp
S/p 5 days back in the COVID unit, I have plenty to say about COVID care but would rather remind people of the following… had rejuvenating conversations and thank yous with environmental services, food & nutrition, phlebotomy and nursing staff this past week.
Starting next week, you’ll need to prove you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter many Chicago restaurants, entertainment venues and gyms. If you were vaccinated at Rush, here's how you can easily access a copy of your vaccine records. https://t.co/8F1z8KQkhJ
“Protection against COVID-19 infection from two doses of the Pfizer vaccine rose dramatically when the first and second shots were spread out — from 82 per cent after three or four weeks, to 93 per cent after four months. https://t.co/bhwpnJTXNQ
Even before the pandemic, @OchsnerHealth used #telehealth to manage patients with chronic diseases. Discover why their system works and how they plan to extend their services into all 50 states. https://t.co/sf774qBUFQ
T1: One key silver lining through the pandemic has been the embrace of #virtualcare. Key to not let that embrace go!!
Superb report below from @McKinsey on #Telehealth: “A quarter-trillion-dollar post-COVID-19 reality?”
https://t.co/svhMpUTm1I
#HITsm#HIMSS21#TelemedNow
Everyone agrees hospitals need to mandate vaccines
So who's doin it?
Yes, we're launching a hospital vaccine mandate tracker
See if your hospital is keeping patients safe
We're just starting -- so help us sort out whether your hospital is in or not
https://t.co/QRDDC6btL5
By the end of June, the US vaccination campaign prevented 279,000 deaths and up to 1.25 million additional hospitalizations, and prevented the Alpha variant from leading to a significant 4th wave, according to @commonwealthfnd new report https://t.co/0GMHjhDX6K
Last week, Rush began a phased rollout of the #COVID19Vaccine for a small group of patients 65 and older in Chicago — including Chita Perez, mother of breast surgical oncologist Claudia Perez, DO. https://t.co/hl6omadPMN
Telehealth has made a smooth transition into many households since #COVID19 started, yet many physicians wonder how they can most effectively utilize telemedicine. Experts share 6 tips docs can follow to best implement technology into their practices. https://t.co/LRDMhmgLbX
Free flu shots are available now regardless of insurance or immigration status. Visit one of our locations to get yours! Walk-ins welcome, but appointments are highly recommended! Visit https://t.co/roSaTsJHfq
Be a hero, be a #ChiFluFighter#Flu#FluShot#Chicago#PublicHealth