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COVID-19 Phase One: The Potential Health Impact of Re-Opening

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Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is using a phased-in approach to lifting stay-at-home orders which allows some businesses to re-open doors. Public health officials, however, are keeping a watchful eye. Opening too soon could be potentially dangerous with a new disease circulating and no vaccine to protect the public. It’s a difficult balance. Elected officials are under … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Phase One: The Potential Health Impact of Re-Opening

The Official Dish on My Encounter with COVID-19

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Dear Ambush Nation, I thought it important to share my story with you so that you can realize just how serious the Coronavirus and COVID-19 disease are. I've been sick with COVID-19 for the better part of two weeks now. I can tell you it ain't pretty and it sure as hell isn't "just the flu." Today is the first day in 11 days that I've woken up without a fever and the first … [Read more...] about The Official Dish on My Encounter with COVID-19

CrescentCare Coronavirus Podcast: Public Updates with Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels

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CrescentCare, a community leader in the infectious disease arena, began a daily podcast to provide good, factual updates and information on coronavirus and to quell the misinformation that is spreading throughout the community. Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels, their Chief Medical Officer, updates the community on this serious public health threat and gives factual information to … [Read more...] about CrescentCare Coronavirus Podcast: Public Updates with Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels

Local, State, and National Resources for Surviving COVID-19

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Access to helpful resources and accurate information is more important now than ever. There is a lot of misleading stuff about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) right now (especially on social media), and it can be difficult to find the resources you’re looking for during a crisis. When I began working on this guide, it was with LGBT older people foremast in mind. Since then, … [Read more...] about Local, State, and National Resources for Surviving COVID-19

CrescentCare begins daily podcast today on coronavirus beginning at 1:30 pm

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CrescentCare, a community leader in the infectious disease arena, is beginning a podcast today to give good factual updates and information on coronavirus and to quell the misinformation that is spreading throughout the community. Starting today (March 17), at 1:30 pm CDT, Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels, our Chief Medical Officer, will update the community on this serious public … [Read more...] about CrescentCare begins daily podcast today on coronavirus beginning at 1:30 pm

Let’s Get Real About Anxiety

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If you’re reading this, congratulations! You have successfully survived the holiday season. You have spent time with the family, budgeted your way through Christmas gifts, and have toasted a new and exciting year. Most importantly, you have managed your anxiety. As a therapist, that is probably the most common word that I hear in my office. My clients love to come in to talk … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Real About Anxiety

HIV Healthcare in 2020: Building Community Awareness

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The start of a new year comes with resolutions not only for individuals and businesses, but for those working in healthcare and leading the fight against HIV.  2020 creates an opportunity to get new people engaged in preventing the spread of HIV and reaffirming the commitment that a positive test result for an HIV patient does not mean a death sentence.   “HIV and … [Read more...] about HIV Healthcare in 2020: Building Community Awareness

Start the New Year with a Brighter Smile

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If you’re like the millions of Americans who start off the new year with a resolution, you may want to include improving your smile.  Did you know that your oral health can affect the rest of your physical body?  It can also offer clues to other physical ailments.  Let’s take a closer look. Your mouth is filled with bacteria.  While most of the bacteria … [Read more...] about Start the New Year with a Brighter Smile

Third Wheeling Through Life

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It happens all the time. You’re sitting at home watching TV alone, praying that someone will call you and invite you to do something so that you don’t die of boredom.  Finally, the phone vibrates!  One of your close friends invites you to go grab a drink and a bite to eat with him/her. You race off of the couch to shower and make yourself presentable. You … [Read more...] about Third Wheeling Through Life