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Our healthcare system desperately needs a *coordinated* and *equitable* response in order to fight #COVID19 and to protect our communities.
A thread based on today's news.
A thread based on today's news.
1) First, we need funding and #GetMePPE
"Democratic leaders also said they wanted to add $100 billion for hospitals, community health centers & health systems...to shore up testing & distribution of critical safety gear for health workers" #COVID19 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/08/us/coronavirus-live-updates.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage
"Democratic leaders also said they wanted to add $100 billion for hospitals, community health centers & health systems...to shore up testing & distribution of critical safety gear for health workers" #COVID19 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/08/us/coronavirus-live-updates.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage
2) But this #publichealth response MUST NOT be politicized:
"When there are cracks at the national level and global level, thatâs when the virus succeeds.... Please quarantine politicizing #COVID19. Thatâs the way if we want to win.â - Dr Tedros https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/04/1061392
"When there are cracks at the national level and global level, thatâs when the virus succeeds.... Please quarantine politicizing #COVID19. Thatâs the way if we want to win.â - Dr Tedros https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/04/1061392
3) The incarcerated & homeless populations are disproportionately at risk: did you know that Cook County jail is the newest #COVID19 hotspot? 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/report-cluster-of-covid-19-cases-at-cook-county-jail-the-largest-in-the-nation/2252000/ @KelliOLaughlin
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/report-cluster-of-covid-19-cases-at-cook-county-jail-the-largest-in-the-nation/2252000/ @KelliOLaughlin
4) Our patients with addiction are at increased risk, both because of decreased social support, because of unstable living quarters, and because - honestly - withdrawal is a horrible thing.
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/yes-liquor-stores-are-essential-businesses/ by @MaxJordan_N
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/yes-liquor-stores-are-essential-businesses/ by @MaxJordan_N
5) Our community members living with serious mental illness are particularly at risk, as their usual support systems (partial programs, daily check-ins from social workers, etc) disappear.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2764227 @NicoleNugentPhD @
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2764227 @NicoleNugentPhD @
6) PS, psych facilities are also a potential nidus of #COVID19 transmission https://www.wbrz.com/news/louisiana-mental-health-facility-becomes-hotbed-for-dozens-of-covid-19-cases/
6) But ps, we are all at risk - isolation and an economic downturn are good for no one. #NowMoreThanEver we need to look out for our neighbor. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/calls-us-helpline-jump-891-white-house-warned/story?id=70010113
7) Finally - I can't say this enough - our healthcare workers need support. Whether it's PPE, a hot meal, a stable salary, or just a listening ear .... look out for us, too.
https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/03/the-covid-19-crisis-too-few-are-talking-about-health-care-workers-mental-health/ @drjessigold @judbrewer
https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/03/the-covid-19-crisis-too-few-are-talking-about-health-care-workers-mental-health/ @drjessigold @judbrewer
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