TSP design tech earns additional certification

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Evan Caldwell, design technician at TSP Inc., recently earned additional professional certification. Hes part of our Sioux Falls office, creating digital models and contributing to construction documents in our fully integrated, multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm.

Caldwell now is a CDT-certified specialist. The designation means he has completed advanced training and testing in Construction Documents Technology. The comprehensive program encompasses topics such as writing, interpreting, enforcing, and managing construction documents.

The company said it is one more set of skills in Evans toolbox to give TSP clients the highest value and enable them to move forward with confidence in their projects. The CDT curriculum, designed and administered by the Construction Specifications Institute, takes learners on a full tour through a projects life cycle.

Caldwell earned his associate of applied science degree in architectural engineering technology from Southeast Tech. He put that learning to use for a structural firm before joining TSP in September 2019.

Essentia Health recently welcomed several new doctors

FARGO, N.D. Dr. Olayinka David Ajayi has joined the Essentia Health team in Fargo, where he specializes in hyperbaric medicine. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a noninvasive, painless procedure that uses 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber to improve the bodys natural healing process, treat carbon monoxide poisoning and other FDA/UHMS approved medical conditions.

Dr. Ajayi received his medical education at the University of Ibadan College of Medicine, Nigeria. He earned his masters degree in public health and completed a residency in public medicine at Emory University Public Health, Atlanta, Ga. His fellowship in undersea and hyperbaric medicine was completed at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, Minn. Ajayi is board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in public health and general preventative medicine.

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Nurse Practitioner Sheila Kinzler, who specializes in behavioral health is now welcoming patients at the Essentia Health-Jamestown Clinic.

Kinzler earned her masters degree in nursing from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minn. She is certified as a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Kinzler grew up in Jamestown and said she is excited to stay in her hometown and help the community.

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Dr. Bertha Ayi, who specializes in infectious disease is now seeing patients at Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic in Fargo.

Dr. Ayi earned her medical degree at the University of Ghana Medical School in Accra, Ghana. She completed a residency in internal medicine at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Md. and a fellowship in infectious disease at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Ayi is board certified in infectious disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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COVID-19 transformed many of us into work-at-home parents/teachers, virtual students and near prisoners in our own homes as the pandemic wore on.

Along with this transformation came injuries one might expect to see in the gym or on the playing field as many of the homebound turned to exercise to alleviate monotony.

Dr. Dimitri Thomas, a fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon who recently joined UNC Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Lenoir, has some advice for those whove recently taken up running and other activities.

Thomas served nine years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, where he saw soldiers training for fitness runs suffer from preventable injuries.

Everyone was always running to get their time down, but running on hard surfaces like pavement, I always tell people, is pretty bad on your knees, he said. So, if you are going to run do it on softer surfaces like trail running or grass or something like that.

Thomas tells patients that if theyre looking for cardio workouts, they should try elliptical machines, stationary bikes, rowers, or swimming to avoid the significant impact on knees that comes with running.

Those who arent running are jamming state park trails in North Carolina, including hikers with little to no experience and inferior footwear.

What youre most likely to see there are ankle sprains, Thomas said.

Uneven ground could lead to people rolling their ankles, he said.

If people have a history of that, they may want to take some precautions of either getting a lace-up ankle brace or making sure they have a good high-top hiking boot that can secure pretty well, Thomas said.

Injury prevention is in the preparation, he said.

One of the long-term things is making sure all those ankle muscles are strong and theres a good neuro-muscular balance, Thomas said. Thats why for people with ankle sprains we do a lot of physical therapy and rehab.

Before any exercise, warming up and stretching are important, he said.

As people get older, the warm-ups, especially first thing in the morning, are important because things just arent quite as limber as when they were 18 or 19 years old, Thomas said.

Typical injury therapies for pandemic exercisers and weekend warriors are meniscus and rotator cuff repairs and bicep tendonitis treatments, he said.

Those are some of the common things we always try to treat first without surgery and try some physical therapy, Thomas said, because a lot of times people do respond pretty well to that or it can at least delay a surgical intervention until a more convenient time.

Weight loss, while sometimes the goal of exercise, also is good preventative medicine, he said.

Weight loss is even more effective at preventing and stopping knee pain than a knee replacement, Thomas said. Thats the only thing thats essentially been shown to have a 100 percent success rate.

What I tell people is when youre running and jumping, the amount of force thats going through your knee and hip joints is basically eight times your body weight. The more weight you lose, the more youre unloading your joints.

As a person loses weight through exercise, their muscles become more toned and their nerves fire better, he said, meaning he or she is less likely to be injured.

Another aspect of life during COVID is that high school football players are beginning winter workouts in anticipation of a spring season rather than the traditional fall schedule. While players adjust to the new timetable, some conditioning aspects remain the same, Thomas said.

The biggest thing is making sure everyone stays hydrated, he said. Youre not thinking of that as much because its the winter, but you can still become dehydrated. When youre not properly hydrated, thats when you get all these muscle cramps and muscle injuries.

Also on the must-do list for high school athletes are proper warm-ups and cardio conditioning, Thomas said.

One of the common procedures frequently performed in sports medicine is reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a previously career-ending injury for athletes.

There are people getting back to basically full activity, he said. I always tell people surgery gets you back significantly to a much-improved functionality, essentially close to 100 percent. But I always tell them we can never make you the way God made you the first time.

Along those lines, Thomas said he doesnt view treatments for patients as one size fits all.

I like to listen to what people have to say and try to figure out something that works for their particular lifestyle, he said. Sometimes that means continuing with an extended nonoperative course and sometimes it means doing surgery. No two people are the same.

Robert Enders, president and CEO of UNC Lenoir Health Care, said the hospital is fortunate to have a surgeon of Thomas caliber on the medical staff.

This addition to our surgical services line further demonstrates our commitment to provide our region with outstanding healthcare, Enders said.

About Dr. Dimitri Thomas

Completed medical school in 2008 at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.

Completed his orthopedics residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, El Paso.

Completed his sports medicine fellowship at the University of Missouri.

Joined UNC Health Care and UNC Physicians Network in 2021 to provide care and treatment of sports-related injuries in Lenoir County and surrounding areas.

Has advanced knowledge of physical conditioning, soft tissue biomechanics, performance and health, and field evaluation.

Will advise injured athletes, help to coordinate medical and sports activity, educate and counsel on injury prevention, and provide general orthopedic care and surgery.

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For the past nine years, Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) has been hosting a community health and wellness fair and blood draw. This year, MHCC will continue to offer these valuable services, but in a slightly different format.

Last year, we were scheduled to do blood draws and the fair, but we had to cancel two weeks ahead of the fair and cut the blood draws short, said Stephanie Hinkle, marketing, communications, and foundation director for MHCC. Not everyone in the community was able to take advantage of the yearly service.

For this years event, MHCC sent out a survey to the community asking input on what the most valuable pieces of the event were. The overwhelming response was that the discounted labs and provider consultations were the most valuable services. Given this feedback, MHCC will be accommodating these services in a pandemic-safe way.

In the past, people would walk into the hospital for their blood draws. This year, people will need to call the MHCC Visiting Specialists Clinic to schedule an appointment ahead of time, said Hinkle. This allows MHCC to control how many people enter the building at any given time, and allows them to implement public safety measures to keep clients safe during their blood draw. Masks are required, and there will be a staff member performing temperature and wellness screenings as people enter the clinic.

Lab results will be sent directly to participants, usually within the same week of the draw. Upon receiving lab results, people can call the MHCC Family Practice Clinic to schedule a telehealth consult with a MHCC provider to discuss their results and receive feedback. Hinkle explained that the telehealth consults will be kept very simple. Staff will help people get scheduled for a phone conference with a provider, so it will be simpler than a video call.

These are really useful panels that are frequently requested from providers, said Hinkle. She explained that providing this service is crucial to MHCCs mission of providing preventative medicine and education to the Carbon County community.

Typically, the event sees about 1,500 participants. MHCC has planned for the same volume of people for this years event. They have also made accommodations for businesses who wish to do employee health screenings.

For businesses, we have historically gone on-sight for blood draws. This year, were requesting that businesses come to us, and call ahead to reserve a time, said Hinkle. Special days have been reserved for business draws. These dates are March 24, 25, 26 from 5-10 a.m., and April 28, 29, 30, and May 1 from 5-10 a.m.

WHEN

Community health and wellness blood draws will go from March 3 March 31, 2021, and April 1 May 1, 2021. They will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5-10 a.m. MHCC will also offer these services during two Saturdays: March 27 and May 1 from 5-10 a.m. Telehealth consults with providers will be scheduled from March 12- May 21st.

WHERE

All blood draws will occur at the MHCC Visiting Specialists Clinic at 2012 W. Elm St. in Rawlins. Blood draws are available by appointment only. Call 307-324-8247 to schedule an appointment. Provider consultations will occur via teleconference.

AVAILABLE SCREENINGS

Core Health Fair Panel (includes CMP, CBC, Lipid Panel & Iron) $40

Discounted Mens Package $250

Discounted Womens Package $230

A1C $20

Vitamin B12 $20

Vitamin D $40

Folate $20

Hepatitis C $35

Thyroid $45

Testosterone $50

PSA $20

Prior to screening, clients must fast for 10-12 hours. Diabetic clients should fast only six hours ahead of time. Pregnant women should consult with their physicians. Drink plenty of water while fasting.

MHCC will not bill health insurance during the blood draws, which allows them to keep their prices down. Individuals can pay with cash, credit, debit, or check.

BLOOD DRAWS SCHEDULED IN HANNA

MHCC will also provide community wellness blood draws in their family practice clinic in Hanna. These will occur March 1st, 15th, and 29th from 6-9 a.m. at the MHCC Family Practice Clinic in Hanna located at 1008 Feldspar Court. Blood draws in Hanna will also be available by appointment only, and can be scheduled ahead of time by calling 307-325-6569. They will offer the same panel of screenings and telehealth consultations as the location in Rawlins.

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Across the world, around 1.7 million people became newly infected with HIV in 2019. This number does not include the cases that are never registered or documented. The HIV epidemic continues insidiously, despite the existence of medicines that can save lives.

As COVID-19 highlights healthcare inequalities via who is getting the vaccine first, and who the virus is killing in disproportionate numbers, it is difficult not to think back to the peak of the HIV epidemic and make comparisons about the transmissibility, the grief, the lost lives.

The series, Its a Sin, explores the UK atmosphere of fear in the eighties. Europe are currently pushing for faster testing, as early diagnosis can make or break a persons life.

But it is crucial to remember two things that the LGBTQ community faced a devastating lack of policy intervention from their Governments, and that the the HIV epidemic continues to this day.

In low-to-middle-income countries, girls and women are most at risk of contracting HIV. A separate study explores that ongoing problem, noting that 50 adolescent girls die everyday from AIDS-related illnesses, because they are forced to use their bodies as currency for food and medicines.

In the report published in The Lancet today (19 February), several experts working across the US to fight the HIV epidemic discuss their policy suggestions and findings.

Scientific advances have transformed the course of HIV in individuals. To transform the course of the epidemic, we need to expand care and prevention strategically to those who need it most, explained Nora D Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

That means taking a hard look at who has been excluded from services and take immediate steps to overcome systemic barriers like stigma, structural racism, and other forms of discrimination to connect hardly reached people such as individuals with substance use disorders with HIV testing, prevention, and treatment.

One of the key findings across their data analysis is that age, race, and ethnicity draws a dividing line between outcomes. In addition, sex and gender identity also contribute to healthcare disparities when it comes to HIV.

While Black people make up 13% of the US population, they are 43% of HIV-related deaths in 2018.

The team of researchers feel that culturally sensitive, community-based interventions could help communities to access healthcare.

In San Francisco, the Latinx community is being hit hard by COVID-19 right now. A community-initiative led by local organisers helped 14,000 frontline workers to be tested for COVID, and then continued to tackle the potential of medical misinformation surrounding vaccines.

This kind of initiative for HIV would also have to tackle a heavy stigma, but it could have instant impact.

We have incredible tools to prevent and treat HIV, but people may not fully utilize them if they are facing personal or structural issues that pose more immediate hardship like substance use and mental health disorders, said Chris Beyrer, MPH, investigator at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, and a lead author on the series.

You may struggle to take a daily medication if you are facing food insecurity or cannot find affordable treatment for your substance use disorder.

Unequal access to Medicaid harms 40% of people living with HIV, who depend on it to get access to healthcare. Economic barriers are particularly pronounced in areas like Appalachia.

There, the existence of a double-epidemic for opioids and HIV is very much real. People who inject drugs are catching HIV, with reduced access to healthcare. There are nowhere near enough harm-reduction programmes, like syringe exchanges, overdose education, naloxone distribution and addiction treatment programmes.

The team highly recommend expanding uninsured safety net programmes, such as the Ryan White HIV/AIDS programme which provides 82% of uninsured people with HIV with access to healthcare. They also propose mental health counselling, better testing, more available treatment,pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and syringe services programs.

They also suggest that despite the large body of work they drew their information from, there are gaps in research that continue to exist and must be filled. More preventative drug development would also be a strategy to help vulnerable communities.

Dr Errol Fields, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, said: Policy, public health, clinician, and community stakeholders must prioritise strategies that attend to the social inequities at the intersection of race, gender, class, age, and sexuality that compound the impacts of HIV and COVID-19 in Black communities.

The racial disparities that so rapidly emerged with COVID-19 are a reminder that until these inequities are addressed, disparities in HIV and COVID-19 outcomes will persist and ending the HIV epidemic will remain elusive.

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Thank you, Castanet, for giving me a platform to share my passion for preventative medicine.

As my year with the publication draws to a close, Id like to look back on past articles and offer a roundup of my advice to live happy and healthy.

Throughout the last year, Ive written my Spotlight Series, a series of articles that focus on common and preventable diseases. From heart disease to dementia, diabetes to arthritis, these articles look at the aetiology and pathology of the disease, as well as the signs and symptoms.

Most important, the articles explore what we can do to help prevent these conditions from even starting.

There is a common thread that runs through every article:

Eating well means vegetables, fruit, fibre lets focus on what we can eat, not what we cant. We are incredibly lucky to live in the Okanagan, with fruit stands around every corner; it couldnt be easier to eat local, fresh produce.

Exercising is different for everyone, but again I marvel at how many wonderful opportunities we have to exercise in the Okanagan.

Whether you want to bike, run, ski, hike, swim, paddle board, go to the gym or enjoy yoga, its all on our doorstep. Weve had to get creative since COVID-19; traditional gym classes are out, so weve entered the age of Zoom dance lessons and socially distanced yoga.

Whatever you enjoy doing, do it. Raise your heart rate and get your body moving; your heart, lungs and joints will love you for it.

Ive also written about COVID-19, and how it has affected our community. From rounding up the latest information about vaccines to encouraging everyone to wear masks, socially distance and follow guidelines, it has been the dominating health news story and a prominent feature in my column.

However, our health shouldnt be dominated by conversations around COVID-19. In April last year, I encouraged you to think about your other health concerns, and make sure they didnt get ignored during the pandemic.

That sentiment stands more than ever; if youre due for an appointment, blood work or a physical, please get it booked.

Lastly, Ive continually written about the importance of mental health. From mental health first aid, to lowering stress in aid of heart disease and the impacts of COVID-19 on our mental health, Ive discussed how crucial it is to check in with ourselves and our loved ones.

If you think youre experiencing mental health issues, I urge you to please see your family doctor, or at least speak to someone about how youre feeling.

Even if youre not concerned about your mental health, please remember to be kind to yourself. It has been an incredibly challenging year for so many reasons, and its taken its toll on us all. Give yourself some slack.

Be kind to others and be kind to yourself. Eat well, exercise, and look after your mental health.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and all my articles; it has been a pleasure to write for you.

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We are excited to introduce these advanced therapies to help optimize and improve patient wellness in a safe, comfortable and well-monitored setting, says Dr. James Petros, founder and CEO of Allied Pain & Spine Institute.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (PRWEB) February 16, 2021

Allied Pain & Spine Institute proudly introduces their newest clinical enterprise, NexGen Health. Already recognized as Silicon Valleys leader in compassionate, multidisciplinary pain, spine and musculoskeletal care, Allied Pain & Spine Institute is once again changing lives with a new and cutting-edge alternative to pain, health, anti-aging, and all-around wellness. IV (intravenous) cellular therapy is rapidly becoming a highly sought-after treatment for preventative medicine, overall health, wellness, acute illness, and numerous chronic health conditions. IV therapy is used to help delay and reverse the effects of aging, reduce symptoms of illness, boost immunity, and replenish vitamins and minerals required by the body to perform at its optimal level of function. Any products that contain HCG are physician-prescribed. NexGen Healths team of talented physicians is proud to offer customized IV therapies for any lifestyle.

Whether patients want to boost a sluggish metabolism, slow the aging process, improve immunity, or increase energy levels, NexGen Health has IV therapy, drips, and vitamins to help meet your health goals. The correct levels of minerals, amino acids and other nutrients are needed for optimum wellness. NexGen Health offers nutritional and vitamin deficiency analysis to give patients information about their current health status and can create a customized plan to improve it. These plans may include IV drip therapy, boosters, and maintenance supplements. In less than an hour, patients can become revitalized with targeted IV drip therapies and booster injections at this innovative clinic in San Jose, CA.

We are excited to introduce these advanced therapies to help optimize and improve patient wellness in a safe, comfortable and well-monitored setting, says Dr. James Petros, founder and CEO of Allied Pain & Spine Institute. Dr. Parish Vaidya, Chief Medical Officer of Allied Pain & Spine Institute, adds The menu of NexGen Health services represents the next evolution in targeted health and wellness therapy.

More about NexGen Health: The team at NexGen Health includes board certified physicians and other medical professionals that are dedicated to improving wellness for patients. They offer nutrient deficiency testing and analysis to determine the best individual supplementation plan to achieve improved health. In-office IV drip therapies for hydration and nutrient delivery, as well as booster injections and oral supplements for maintenance, are among the services provided. If you want to improve your energy, health, and overall well-being, consider the benefits of targeted IV infusion, hydration therapy and boosters to deliver these essential nutrients directly to your bloodstream from the experts at NexGen Health. NexGen Health serves patients from their clinic located in the San Jose area, near Los Gatos. To schedule a consultation to discuss IV therapy please visit http://www.mynexgenhealth.com or call 408-400-2967.

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CENTREVILLE - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a direct impact on all of our lives over the past year. Now, with the development of COVID vaccines, we have a brighter future to look forward to.

There have been many pre-cautionary methods used to slow the spread of this deadly virus, such as wearing a mask, practicing safe social distancing, and washing our hands often. However, these vaccines will be vital tools to help reduce the risk of becoming infected, as well as reducing fatalities if contracted.

The vaccine is our most important preventative step to protect ourselves, co-workers, friends, and loved ones from COVID-19, says Dr. Theodore Ross, Chief Medical Officer & Internal Medicine Physician at SIHF Healthcare.

As with any new vaccine, there are usually many questions and concerns to follow.

The vaccine is safe numerous studies on tens of thousands of people, and millions have already received it without adverse reactions states Dr. Ross.

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While the timeline from the start of the pandemic to the approval of the vaccine has been faster than any other vaccine, the technology has been in development for many years. When mRNA vaccines were developed (the technology behind Pfizer and Modernas vaccines) the technology was touted as a quick and efficient method to produce vaccines at unprecedented speed, and this proved true for COVID-19. Pfizer and Moderna have been working in this space for many years, and it was because of their strong foundation in this technology that they were able to generate a vaccine in less than a year.

The COVID-19 vaccines, like all drugs that are approved for human use, undergo significant scrutiny from various independent evaluators to ensure efficacy and safety during the clinical trials, and then by the FDA for approval. After FDA approval, safety and efficacy continue to be monitored for adverse events. Some of the COVID-19 vaccines being tested in clinical trials were halted because of a serious illness in a few subjects, however, the illnesses were not associated with the vaccine.

While one vaccine is a significant achievement, it is critical that multiple vaccines, based on different technologies, are approved for use. There are several reasons for this. The number of doses necessary to immunize the whole U.S. and the entire world is not practical using one vaccine, given the different reagents necessary to produce the vaccines. Approval of multiple effective vaccines will reduce the burden on a single manufacturer to ensure that everyone across the world can have access to a vaccine in a timely manner.

Each of the clinical trials were conducted with more than 30,000 people from around the world, and all subjects are monitored for side effects. Half of the subjects in the clinical trial received placebo and half received the vaccine. In general, subjects reported soreness and swelling at the injection site, as well as fever, chills, tiredness and headache, which should go away after a few days. This is exactly what you want to happen because it means your immune system is active and doing its job.

It is unlikely that COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) will go away on its own. Just like the common cold - which is also a coronavirus - it continues to make us sick every year, but as we age and continue to be exposed, we generate an immune response that prevents us from getting sick. The vaccine helps to accelerate this process to protect us. However, we are only a year into this pandemic, and scientists will continue to monitor how many people are infected each year.

The mRNA vaccine is fantastic technology because it has no way to get into your DNA but can still induce a strong immune response. It does so by causing our cells to generate pieces of the virus for our immune systems to respond to. Once the mRNA is used by our cells, it is destroyed and has no long-term effects on our cells.

At SIHF Healthcare we care about your health and safety, so by becoming more proactive in protecting your health and the health of others we can make life-saving differences during this pandemic together. For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine and our services, please click here.

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As entrepreneurs and large companies alike look to modernize how healthcare is distributed in the wake of COVID, one Atlanta-based startup is bringing back the old fashion house call.

Ascend Medical, a membership-based mobile clinic, primary care, and telemedicine startup, focuses on providing key preventative care measures and tests to metro area residents. CEO Jason Madsen told Hypepotamus that the company is the only virtual primary care company that makes in-home/in-office visits for point of care testing, diagnostics, vaccines, x-rays, ultrasounds, and EKGs.

This includes same-day Rapid Antigen Testing, PCR Testing, and Antibody Testing for COVID-19.

This is important as more state-wide testing sites flip to vaccination centers, many residents are struggling to find rapid testing sites for work or travel needs.

Not only does the startup believe that virtual and mobile primary care is more convenient for patients; it also removes the stress of finding appointments or spending hours in a traditional doctors waiting room.

Primary care is ripe for disruption and the pandemic has exposed the lag, said Dr. Kristina Bogar, the teams chief medical officer. People want to get quality care when they need it, without going to a doctors office or testing facility. They also dont want to wait weeks for an appointment or spend hours in a waiting room, or in their car. This is the new way of delivering medicine for primary care services and routine testing.

The idea of bringing diagnostic services to someones house adds another level of care to the growing telehealth boom.

Madsen said that Ascends popups and mobile fleet currently serves 1,500 patients a week between COVID testing and other primary care services. There are currently 45 doctors, nurses, and clinical support staff in the system, and the team plans to scale to over 200 providers over the course of 2021.

Members pay $199 yearly or $24.99 a month to access 24/7 on-call services and additional telehealth services. While this is on top of insurance, the virtual and mobile capabilities provide additional ease of service for individuals and families looking to keep up with routine healthcare needs.

Madsen told Hypepotamus that the startup has an affiliation with Piedmont Health.

The lab on wheels mobile clinics have rolled out in neighborhoods, community centers, and office parks for COVID testing and flu vaccinations. Companies or groups can also request a mobile testing event.

Ascend Medical says it will expand its services outside of Atlanta to Detroit and Houston by mid-2021.

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