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COVID-19

Webinar: Social Engagement Approaches for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders During COVID-19

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Larissa
Webinar: Social Engagement Approaches for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders During COVID-19 Friday, November 20, 2020 2:00-3:00 PM ET WEBINAR REGISTRATION In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, join ACL, engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults, the National Indian Council on Aging, and the Northern Cheyenne Tribe Title
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Posted in Uncategorized Alaska Native, American Indian, COVID-19, Elders, Native Hawaiian, social engagement, webinar

ECRI’s N95-Style Mask Testing Summary

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Larissa
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, so does the need to ensure the safety of healthcare workers and patients. N95 respiratory masks are critical to this effort, but ECRI’s recent research indicates approximately 70% of imported N95-style masks do not meet safety standards. Imported N95-Style Masks May Pose Safety Risks N95-Style Mask Testing Summary
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Posted in Uncategorized COVID-19, ECRI, KN95, N95, PPE

Two Studies Show COVID-19 Antibodies Persist for Months

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Larissa
More than 8 million people in the United States have now tested positive for COVID-19. For those who’ve recovered, many wonder if fending off SARS-CoV-2—the coronavirus that causes COVID-19—one time means their immune systems will protect them from reinfection. And, if so, how long will this “acquired immunity” last? The early data brought hope that acquired immunity
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Posted in Uncategorized antibodies, coronavirus, COVID, COVID-19, immune system

Dr. Fauci Receives Lienhard Award fro the National Academy of Medicine

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Larissa
Anthony Fauci Receives Lienhard Award From National Academy of Medicine for Decades of Work Improving Public Health and Leadership in Shaping COVID-19 Pandemic Response For his role as a leader of federal research and policy on infectious diseases and, in particular, for his deft, scientifically grounded leadership in shaping an effective response to the COVID-19
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Posted in Uncategorized Anthony Fauci, coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, response

Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Larissa
The Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes released their final report. Read it here Excerpt: Purpose of the Commission and This Report The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) tasked MITRE, the operator of the CMS Alliance to Modernize Healthcare (Health FFRDC), with an urgent assignment: Convene a commission of experts
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Posted in Uncategorized Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, commission, coronavirus, COVID-19, nursing homes

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