Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
The Difference between COVID-19, the Flu, Allergies, RSV, and a Cold
We’ve all been there; you wake up with a sore throat and your brain immediately starts rattling off the possible sicknesses you’ve caught. With cold and flu season colliding with COVID-19 spikes, it’s hard to tell what you’ve come down with. Cue the frantic Googling! To help settle some of the confusion, we’ve provided a…
Read MoreNow Offering Monoclonal Antibody Therapy, a Breakthrough COVID-19 Treatment Under Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA
Tulsa ER & Hospital now offers monoclonal antibody therapy as an alternative COVID-19 treatment option for those who meet the criteria mentioned below. The infusion therapies offered, including Eli Lilly’s bamlanivimab, and the combination of casirivimab and imdevimab, are under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Admisinstration (FDA). Casirivimab and…
Read MoreParenting in a Pandemic: Back to School Safety Tips
As a parent, there are countless life milestones you’ve been preparing for since you had your first child. Although the first day of school is on that list, no one could have anticipated the circumstances we’re currently under. Some things may be out of our control, but there are ways to feel more prepared for what you’re walking into. This…
Read MoreReceiving Emergency Care During the Pandemic
It can be unsettling to think about spending time in a hospital or ER right now, but the reality is that emergencies don’t stop just because we’re in the middle of a pandemic. That’s why we’ve adapted our approach, to keep our patients safe, give them peace of mind, and prevent cross-contamination from COVID-19. Don’t…
Read MoreStaying Safe in Public
As Tulsa navigates through phase 3 of re-opening, it’s imperative that we don’t become lenient with safety precautions. Whether you have something that can’t be done over the phone or are just trying to find a sense of normalcy again, you’ve probably started venturing out, or even traveling by now. When going out in public,…
Read MoreTulsa ER & Hospital forgives $2.1 million in patient medical debt
This press release was published on May 11, 2020 by KTUL staff member Megan Butler, and can be found here. TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — Tulsa ER & Hospital announced it will forgive $2.1 million of current outstanding medical debt for patients who received service at the hospital from December 2019 through April 1, 2020. “In…
Read MoreTulsa ER & Hospital Implements Dual Care Strategy for Optimal Patient Safety
If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, we are here to help. However, lacerations, broken bones, and other illnesses don’t stop for a pandemic, and neither do we. With our new Dual Care initiative, you can be treated for all ailments unrelated to COVID-19, in a separate, safe environment. We have…
Read MoreMaintaining Your Health at Home
This year is off to an interesting start, to say the least. With all the uncertainty this pandemic has brought, it’s crucial that we come together and support one another through this time. That’s why we’re discussing ways to cope with self-isolation and the steps you can take to maintain your physical and mental health.…
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