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Talk with your doctor to keep your health on track! Marketplace plans cover preventive care benefits, including primary care, screenings, birth control, and more, to ensure you get the comprehensive care you need. Learn more: https://healthcare.gov/using-marketplace-coverage/improving-your-health/

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🇨🇩 is boosting response through improved testing!

Sasakawa Foundation has helped train community teams & nurses to raise awareness, identify early symptoms & examine community contact cases ➡️ http://ow.ly/zFEs50K9AaU

If you test positive to COVID-19, it is normal to feel worried.

There are phone and online services available to help support your mental health and wellbeing while you are in isolation, and in your recovery from COVID-19.

SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line
⏰ Available 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday
📞 Call 1800 632 753 or chat online

Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
⏰ Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
📞 Call 1800 512 348 or chat online

For more information and resources, visit bit.ly/3Rimjjq

Hillcrest, Upper Highway. Opportunity exists for meticulous, customer service orientated Medical Administrator with previous experience in a Doctor’s room dealing with Medical Aid billing processes.

To read the full job spec and to apply for this position, please click on the following link:
https://www.sandicrowther.co.za/jobs-in-durban

The 10 Best S*x Positions for Guys With a Small P***s Not super well-endowed? Don't worry—with these moves, you can still feel like a p**n star

New technology in recent clinical study aims toward earlier detection of hepatocellular carcinoma Primary liver cancer, the third-leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, takes more than 30,000 lives in the United States each year. The high mortality rates can be attributed in part to the fact that a significant portion of the patients are detected at a late stage, when potentially curat...

Pediatric obesity is a complex condition with multiple subtypes Approximately one third of children in the United States are overweight or obese. A study publishing August 4th in PLOS Digital Health by Elizabeth Campbell at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, and colleagues suggests that childhood obesity may be associated with an array...

Most reliable estimates to date suggest one in eight COVID-19 patients develop long COVID symptoms One in eight adults (12.7%) who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 experience long term symptoms due to COVID-19, suggests a large Dutch study published in The Lancet.

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B vitamins can potentially be used to treat advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore have uncovered a mechanism that leads to an advanced form of fatty liver disease—and it turns out that vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements could reverse this process.

Researchers develop new generation NIR-II dyes for biomedical imaging Near-infrared window-II (NIR-II, 1000-1700 nm) fluorescence imaging has recently emerged as the frontrunner in molecular imaging and translational research.

COVID-19 infection in crucial brain regions may lead to accelerated brain aging A new study by Houston Methodist researchers reviews the emerging insights and evidence that suggest COVID-19 infections may have both short- and long-term neurological effects. Major findings include that COVID-19 infections may predispose individuals to developing irreversible neurological conditi...

All South Australians are now eligible for a free flu vaccine.

From Sunday 29 May, all South Australians are able to access the flu vaccine for free at GPs and pharmacies until 30 June 2022.

Influenza is a potentially serious disease, particularly for young children, older people, those with a health condition and pregnant people.

The flu vaccine protects you, your family and community against severe illness and hospitalisations from influenza.

Speak to your GP or pharmacy to book your flu vaccine now.

Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/flu for more information.

Good Morning South Africa! Have you heard about ? A shortcut for community members who are taking chronic meds at a government hospital or clinic to getting their chronic medication. Get more Information by visiting: https://www.health.gov.za/ccmdd/

[Up Next] The best way to manage a chronic condition is by staying on your medication. For those people who do, you can register for a free and convenient service called Central Chronic Medication Dispensation and Distribution (CCMDD) service, which is a NHI initiative from the National Department of Health.

Kusihlwa we are discussing treatment for chronic conditions with the Health Systems Trust

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Tuberculosis vaccine passes safety test No other infectious disease has killed more people than tuberculosis. Currently, only one vaccine is available to prevent severe courses: Bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG). However, it is not equally effective against all types of tuberculosis. Especially infants and immunocompromised patients are the...

Public health leaders say Biden administration's monkeypox response isn't enough The limited supply of monkeypox vaccines in the US has led to hours-long waits and lines that stretch for blocks, according to officials with state and local public health groups; some people with monkeypox symptoms have had to go without tests or treatments.

COVID-19 Update 18 May 2022

[NEW CASES]
There have been 4,072 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia today. There are currently 25,911 active cases in South Australia.

[CASE UPDATE]
Sadly, SA Health can confirm one man in his 50s, one man in his 70s, two men in their 80s, and two men in their 90s, who tested positive for COVID-19, have passed away.

There are 247 people with COVID-19 in hospital, including 10 people in ICU, with one of those requiring a ventilator. Of those hospitalised, 129 people had received three or more vaccine doses and 118 people are either unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.

Due to a reconfiguration of the data, the total number of cases has been readjusted.

[DAILY STATS]
Cases in hospital: 247
Cases in ICU: 10
New cases today: 4,072
Total active cases: 25,911
Total cases: 472,745
Lives lost today: 6
Cases recovered: 446,162
Tests yesterday: 11,887
Second dose vaccinated (12+): 93.7%
Vaccinated 16+ booster doses: 66.7%
Vaccinated eligible population booster doses: 72.3%

[REMINDER]
🤧 If you have symptoms, even mild, get tested immediately.
🏠 Stay home while you wait for your results.
💦 Wash/sanitise your hands regularly.
🙋↔🙋 Keep 1.5m distance from others wherever possible.
🛒 Clean frequently touched surfaces.
💪 Get vaccinated.

[INFORMATION AND SUPPORT]
📱 SA COVID-19 Information Line 1800 253 787
📱 SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 1800 632 753

From today, COVID SAfe QR Check-in is only required in:
▪️ Hospitals
▪️ Aged care facilities
▪️ Disability care facilities

For all other places, you do not need to check in.

ℹ️ For more information, visit www.sa.gov.au/checkin

COVID-19 Update 19 April 2022

[NEW CASES]
There have been 3,829 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia today. There are currently 29,079 active cases in South Australia.

[CASE UPDATE]
Sadly, SA Health can confirm one man and two women in their 80s, who tested positive for COVID-19, have passed away.

There are 245 people with COVID-19 in hospital, including 11 people in ICU, and two people requiring a ventilator. Of those hospitalised, 163 people are fully vaccinated, 76 people are either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and six have an unknown vaccination status.

Due to a reconfiguration of the data, the total number of cases has been readjusted.

[DAILY STATS]
Cases in hospital: 245
Cases in ICU: 11
New cases today: 3,829
Total active cases: 29,079
Total cases: 359,350
Lives lost today: 3
Cases recovered: 327,508
Tests yesterday: 10,350
Second dose vaccinated (12+): 93.2%*
Vaccinated 16+ booster doses: 64.5%*
Vaccinated eligible population booster doses: 71.3%*
* As of 14 April (updated numbers not available at the time of reporting)

[REMINDER]
🤧 If you have symptoms, even mild, get tested immediately.
🏠 Stay home while you wait for your results.
💦 Wash/sanitise your hands regularly.
🙋↔🙋 Keep 1.5m distance from others wherever possible.
🛒 Clean frequently touched surfaces.
💪 Get vaccinated.

[INFORMATION AND SUPPORT]
📱 SA COVID-19 Information Line 1800 253 787
📱 SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 1800 632 753

The Bedford Park COVID-19 testing site has been expanded with double the amount of drive-through access.

This increased capacity is timed with the closure of the Repat COVID-19 testing site, which will close from 22 April due to infrastructure works.

Bedford Park testing site
⏰24 hours, 7 days
📍2 Laffer Drive, Bedford Park
🚗Drive-through
👧All ages

ℹFor more information, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtesting

COVID-19 Update 17 April 2022

[NEW CASES]
There have been 2,675 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia today. There are currently 30,893 active cases in South Australia.

[CASE UPDATE]
There are 225 people with COVID-19 in hospital, including 12 people in ICU, one of those ventilated. Of those hospitalised, 153 people are fully vaccinated, 63 people are either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, and nine have an unknown vaccination status.

Due to a reconfiguration of the data, the total number of cases has been readjusted.

[DAILY STATS]
Cases in hospital: 225
Cases in ICU: 12
New cases today: 2,675
Total active cases: 30,893
Total cases: 350,464
Lives lost today: 0
Cases recovered: 316,905
Tests yesterday: 7,712
Second dose vaccinated (12+): 93.2%*
Vaccinated 16+ booster doses: 64.5%*
Vaccinated eligible population booster doses: 71.3%*
* As of 14 April (updated numbers not available at the time of reporting)

[REMINDER]
🤧 If you have symptoms, even mild, get tested immediately.
🏠 Stay home while you wait for your results.
💦 Wash/sanitise your hands regularly.
🙋↔🙋 Keep 1.5m distance from others wherever possible.
🛒 Clean frequently touched surfaces.
💪 Get vaccinated.

[INFORMATION AND SUPPORT]
📱 SA COVID-19 Information Line 1800 253 787
📱 SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 1800 632 753

We know that people can experience mental health distress at any time of the day or night.

There are a range of mental health services available 24/7, including public holidays, to provide support.

▪️ For access to 24/7 counselling and support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
▪️ People living in regional South Australia can also contact Regional Access on 1300 032 186 for 24/7 counselling and support.
▪️ For urgent mental health support visit the Urgent Mental Health Care Centre at 215 Grenfell Street Adelaide. If you can, call ahead on 08 8448 9100.
▪️ For people in metropolitan and regional areas experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis situation, contact the Mental Health Emergency Triage Service on 13 14 65.

If you need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to these services.

For more services, resources and information, visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID19MentalHealthSupport

South Australians, what areas would you like to see more public transport options? 🚌

This week, ABC Radio Adelaide’s Jules Schiller asked, 'what’s the greatest thing Adelaide has lost?' and a lot of you indicated the lost of public transport as one of the main concerns.

Whether it's a train to Victor Harbor, tram extensions or buses to the Northern suburbs, tell us where you think more public transport options need to be made available. 👇

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