JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News Within a few weeks, perhaps before many Americans finish decorating for the holidays, the U.S. could have access to a new antiviral pill from Merck expected to alter the deadly trajectory of the covid-19 pandemic — with a second option from Pfizer to follow shortly after. Now under federal review, […]
Author: Linda Rider
Augusta Health Vaccine Clinic Update: November 22, 2021
In partnership with the Central Shenandoah Health District (CSHD), Augusta Health continues community vaccinations for COVID-19. Current Vaccination Dose Count at Augusta Health: Total doses given at Augusta Health Vaccination Clinics: 102,167 Community member fully-vaccinated at AH Vaccination Clinics: 45,227 Boosters 14,753 Children age 5-11 1,144 Current SituationOur community numbers and statistics remain steady just […]
50 plus and fearing muscle loss? Professional trainer’s tips for lifetime fitness without injury
Getting back your fitness in the 50s  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images Key Highlights Now in your 50s and lost about the way ahead at the gym? Men’s Health tapped PT Keith Lazarus – an UK-based physical fitness expert. The end product is this: Whether you know what you’re doing […]
Health tips for a happy, safe, COVID-free Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving dinner just around the corner, health officials across the Gulf South are urging residents to be mindful of COVID-19 precautions while also planning out their menus and activities. After a deadly surge in COVID-19 cases brought on from the Delta variant, hospitalizations and COVID-19 cases are finally down across Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. […]
AG Knudsen’s office didn’t intimidate hospital officials
HELENA — Republican Attorney General Austin Knudsen and his office did not attempt to threaten or intimidate Helena hospital officials or health-care providers when they inquired about a patient’s COVID-19 care last month, says a report released late Monday evening by Republican legislative leadership. However, the report did identify a “third public official” who contacted […]
Healthy Families Expo provides information and fun
LIMA — Activate Allen County held its Healthy Families Expo on Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center. The event featured more than 20 community vendors with a focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle. “We also have a ton of fun in the process,” said Kayla Monfort, co-director of Activate Allen County. “We’re all about […]