This post is part of a new blog series focusing on long COVID. See part 1. December 30, 2020: the day I first tested positive for COVID-19. I didn’t know it at the time, but my life would never be the same again. This was the beginning of my long COVID story. It would take … Continued
This post is part of a new blog series focusing on long COVID. See part 2. After nearly six years of living with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, everyone knows about COVID-19. However, public awareness of long COVID – the long-term consequences of COVID-19 – is often lacking. This post will help address this issue, serving as … Continued
Join our Health Department Outreach Campaign!
This is the fifth of a series of posts on Long COVID by David Brasure. See parts 1, 2, 3, and 4. As a kid, probably in 1971, we lived next to a golf course in Ogden, Utah. It had 18 holes, a driving range, but my favorite part was the mini golf course. In … Continued
This is the fourth of a series of posts on Long COVID by David Brasure. See parts 1, 2, 3, and 5. One of the biggest problems with long Covid is it is just so weird, with so many complex presentations. One person has all these weird clusters of symptoms, and another person comes in … Continued
This is the third of a series of posts on Long COVID by David Brasure. See parts 1, 2, 4, and 5. Your appointment was at 2:30. You’ve been sitting in this waiting room since 2:15, which means you’ve already burned through half your energy reserves for the day. You’re clutching a carefully written list … Continued
This is the second of a series of posts on Long COVID by David Brasure. See parts 1, 3, 4, and 5. Let’s start with something uncomfortable. You probably love your family member. You want to help. But if you’re being honest, you’re also frustrated. Confused. Maybe even a little resentful. You didn’t sign up … Continued
This is the first of a series of posts on Long COVID by David Brasure. See parts 2, 3, 4, and 5. The Damage Is Everywhere – That Is the Definition of Long COVID Look, we’ve been here before. My grandpa smoked two packs a day for most of my memory of him. Everyone did. … Continued
Context This statement builds on prior WHN analyses of threats to U.S. public health institutions: Together with the current evidence, these documents show a consistent pattern of actions undermining science-based public health protections. The Role of the CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has historically been the backbone of U.S. health security. … Continued
Context: OSHA has proposed removing the COVID-19 reporting and recordkeeping requirements for healthcare workers, citing the end of the public health emergency and a belief that reporting provides limited additional value. The World Health Network (WHN) strongly opposes this change and has submitted the following comment. Take Action: Make your voice heard: submit your own … Continued