COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a new strain of virus in the coronavirus family. Coronaviruses are responsible for a wide range of infections from the common cold to more serious lung infections. The strain, which causes COVID-19, was first identified in Wuhan, the capital of China’s Hubei province, and is related to two other coronaviruses responsible for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)[1]
By now, you may know someone who has been exposed to the virus or had it themselves. You may have a lot of questions about testing, quarantine, and isolation. We’re here to help!
Health screenings can give you a snapshot of what’s happening inside your body at a given time and can provide additional pieces of information on the state of your health. While doctors can help keep patients on track and up to date with their health screenings, it's also important that patients are empowered to play an active role in their healthcare and can advocate for the tests and screenings they need.
You may have heard about a few different tests for COVID-19. Some provide faster results than others. Certain tests are used to find out about a past infection and some determine if you have a case currently. Here’s a breakdown of the main types of tests to help you understand your options.
The new coronavirus causes a condition called COVID-19 or the coronavirus disease 2019. This page will be updated with the latest information about the viral infection and disease.
As we enter fall, you and your family may have concerns about the flu (influenza) and how its symptoms differ from those of COVID-19. Here are some ways to identify and prevent the flu and COVID-19.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), often referred to as seasonal depression and/or the “winter blues” is extremely common and something that some people experience every year. Being prepared and aware of what to look out for can be helpful.
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