Who is currently eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters? Use the below infographic as a guide and visit bit.ly/UHBoosterInfo for more information on qualifying conditions. #COVID19
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Offering primary care and a full range of specialty health services for adults and children across northern Ohio, through 40 health centers and 18 hospitals.
- Major shout-out and thanks to @Browns QB @bakermayfield for this empowering message to one of our cancer patients. An exceptional move for an exceptional cause. #JoshStrong
00:00 - Just 2 months after turning 40, Alison, teacher and mother, discovered a 2-centimeter lump in her right breast. It was breast cancer. But with the help of UH Seidman Cancer Center, Alison won her fight – and returned to the classroom a year later. bit.ly/AlisonBergerUH…
- Four years after a devastating car accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury, Matt Sosnowski crossed the finish line at a local 5k. Walking alongside Matt was the same team that guided him through years of recovery. Read the incredible story. bit.ly/KellysIslandBr…
- As flu season approaches – as does the potential need for COVID-19 vaccine boosters – will it be safe to get a flu shot and COVID vaccine in close proximity? Dr. Keith Armitage explains. youtu.be/Skc-i-MzIoM
- Why are COVID-19 vaccine boosters necessary? While vaccines provide substantial protection, the Delta variant makes breakthrough infection, spread & other dangerous variants more likely. Dr. Keith Armitage explains how boosters help reduce the risk.
- The FDA recently authorized over-the-counter hearing aids, available without a prescription or exam. This will help make hearing aids more accessible and affordable, especially for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. Here's how to find the right one.
- When William Moulton saw Dr. Gupta walk into his room to treat his pulmonary embolism, he said "Boy am I glad to see you!" The same doctor had saved William's life just 5 years earlier. Read William's story: bit.ly/WilliamsStoryU…
- In 1972, a baby who weighed 2.25 lbs. at birth had a 10% chance of survival. By 2012, that survival rate was nearly 100%. One major contributor: the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Check out the NICU’s evolution at @UHRainbowBabies, from 1944 - today. #ThrowbackThursday
- Studies show about 75% of the U.S. population is immune to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Does that mean this is the end of the pandemic? Infectious disease expert Dr. Keith Armitage explains why there’s reason for optimism. youtu.be/clvOaw8ts-8
- After suddenly passing out, Jimisha Sailes was diagnosed with a rare massive pulmonary embolism at just 28 years old. Doctors treated her with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a machine that mimics the work of the heart and lungs, to save her life.
- U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from some Olympic events brought attention to the mental health issues that athletes face. But are there lessons to be learned for the rest of us? UH sports psychiatrist Dr. Vincent Caringi explains. bit.ly/SportsPressure…
- According to new CDC guidance, most people in the U.S. live in areas where those who are healthy do not need to wear masks indoors. What caused this change – and why is it important that those who continue to wear masks not be looked down upon? Dr. Keith Armitage explains.
00:00 - Does the COVID-19 Delta variant pose a threat to vaccinated individuals? As Dr. Armitage shares, the risk of contracting the virus for those fully vaccinated is about 1 in 100. However, it does appear that vaccinated individuals are contributing to spread.
