COVID-19

During the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S., McKenney Home Care is one of the many agencies experiencing resistance to care from clients. Families and the elderly generally exhibit concern about hospital and community transmission of the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus. Surprisingly, many of them are turning away their home care aides. They are making the calculation that allowing an aide in …

Along with the seasonal flu, this year, we are also all concerned with the newest Coronavirus, COVID-19. Taking precautions is essential. Individuals with weakened immune systems, and adults 65 and over are more susceptible to the dangers of the flu and COVID-19, as their symptoms can quickly exacerbate into pneumonia or other disease states. As the immune system becomes weaker, …

It is well known that those with diabetes are more susceptible to infections. There are two coronavirus receptor proteins involved in regulating inflammation, glucose handling, kidney function and cardiovascular physiology. We caught up with Dr. Raymond de la Rosa of Millennium Physician Group in Englewood to find out more about receptors and drug inhibitors that affect immune function during COVID-19 …

As we all strive to stay healthy during this coronavirus pandemic, Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center (GSAHEC) wanted to share this important update from Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids® regarding how smoking and vaping leaves one susceptible to this serious respiratory disease. The coronavirus (COVID-19) attacks the lungs, and behaviors that weaken the lungs put individuals at greater risk. The …

By Dr. Chris Mulvey, PT Social distancing has emerged as a defining term of the coronavirus outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages Americans to keep a safe distance from others, generally 6 feet, to protect against COVID-19. Federal guidelines also call on Americans to refrain from any gatherings, meetings and social events attended by more than 10 …

Millennium Physician Group, a statewide provider of primary-care is concerned Florida residents with chronic illnesses might postpone their healthcare needs during the “safer-at-home” order, potentially causing their conditions to rapidly deteriorate, making them more susceptible to COVID-19. “Healthcare is considered an essential service and Millennium remains open during this stay-at-home order, not only to care for those affected by COVID-19 …

Each day, we learn new facts, figures, and protocols concerning COVID-19. Recently, we were informed by the FDA that they are investigated specific drugs and running expedited trials to see if they are effective at killing the virus. They are also running plasma testing from the blood of those that have recovered from COVID-19. At this point, we also know …

By Dr. Doreen DeStefano, ARNP Most people who contract Covid 19 virus will have mild or no symptoms. There are several treatment options currently being used that appear to be quite promising. Medications, timing of medications, and even patient positioning are proving to be very helpful. Early treatment with antibiotics also seems to decrease symptoms, preventing hospitalization in some cases. …

By Robert Pollack, M.D., Board Certified Psychiatrist Although it may seem futuristic, telehealth, virtual office visits have been around for years for urgent care needs, and now with the recent guidelines to stay safer home and social distance, the majority of medical specialists have implemented virtual appointments and examinations to better help their patients through this unprecedented time. Certain specialties …

Dr. Ricardo S. Bocanegra, DDS As this coronavirus situation has unfolded, all of us have been faced with questions about how to lead our daily lives while being told, we must stay at home. We’ve all felt how uncomfortable and frustrating the uncertainty and restrictions can be. My staff and I have seen that those feelings are magnified when your …