April 22 Health News

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APRIL 22, 2020

HEALTH NEWS

AND COVID-19

TELEMEDICINE AT HRHCARE

Telemedicine visits are available evenings and weekends, and can be a regular phone call or a video chat. Appointments with your regular doctor are available. New patients welcome. Please note that all our sites are open! We are here for you and will help you get the care you need.

For an appointment, click here, text “telemed” to 21000, or call (844) 474-2273.

Telemedicine FAQ

COVID-19 TESTING

We are testing for COVID-19 at most of our health center sites. Due to state restrictions on COVID-19 testing, all COVID-19 tests are by appointment.

For more information on making an appointment, and which sites also offer drive-through or walk-up testing click Here

COVID-19 UPDATES

COVID-19 Updates in New York State
The New York Times

How Fear of COVID-19 is Affecting Children’s Health
CNN

Addressing the Strain the Coronavirus has put on America’s Food Supply Chain
CBS News

This Week Saw Exciting Advances in Understanding and Curing the Virus
Bloomberg

Discharging COVID-19 Patients to Nursing Homes a Recipe for Disaster
NPR

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STAYING HEALTHY AND MANAGING ANXIETY

Stressed About COVID-19? Here’s What Can Help
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Exercising Outdoors With a Face Mask
The New York Times

Supporting Health with Good Nutrition (COVID-19)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 

Manage Anxiety & Stress
CDC

Mental Health Support New Yorkers Can Access While Staying Home
ThriveNYC

Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health
SAMHSA

PARENTS AND KIDS

What to Know about Being Pregnant During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington Post

Is It Safe to See the Pediatrician for Vaccines and Medical Visits?
Harvard Health Publishing

COVID-19 news and resources for parents and young people with disabilities
INCLUDEnyc

For Parents: Manage Anxiety & Stress
CDC

For information on Schools, School Lunch/Meals, Academic Supports, Children with Disability, and Region-Specific resources, please see our Resource Section

UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, STIMULUS CHECKS, AND MORE

Check on the Status of Your Stimulus Payment
IRS – Get My Payment

NY Says it Corrected Issue with Unemployment Benefits for 700 Workers
The New York Times

US Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources
US Department of Labor

How to Navigate Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19
The City

New York State Unemployment Insurance
Department of Labor of New York

Unemployment Assistance
New York State

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Please note: these links will take you to our Community Resources, available by region

Funeral Guidance and COVID-19
CDC
NYC.gov Funeral & Burial Guidance

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COVID-19 FACTS

Coronavirus Q&A, including the big 3: When will it end, How can I help, How can I get help?
The New York Times

How it Spreads, How to Protect Yourself, COVID-19 and Children, and more
CDC 

COVID-19: Myth vs. Fact
Johns Hopkins Medicine

From Flattening the Curve to Pandemic: A Coronavirus Glossary
The New York Times

What is Social Distancing
Johns Hopkins Medicine

People at Higher Risk: Older adults, Asthma, HIV, Pregnant Women and Breastfeeding
CDC

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TRAVEL

NY residents urged to avoid non-essential travel for 14 days
Syracuse.com

Travel: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
CDC

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