National Public Health Week (April 5-11) is an annual, week-long celebration of public health, supported by the American Public Health Association. NPHW gives us the opportunity to highlight public health achievements and improve the health of people in general, through education over multiple health issues and how to live longer lives. “We may be physically…
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease which can potentially disable the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). The immune system in those with MS attacks myelin (the protective sheath) covering nerve fibers, causing communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. Over time the disease can deteriorate or cause permanent damage…
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What is your role at Med Supply? I am the Director of Business Development and Marketing at Med Supply. How long have you been at Med Supply? I’ve been with the company for 6 years. What are you personally excited about at Med Supply? I am personally excited about: Future partnership deals with the Arizona…
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Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine (JNJ-78436735) Type of vaccine: Viral vector Learn how viral vector vaccines work 1 shot, received in the muscle of the upper arm Does not contain: Eggs, Preservatives, Laxatives Click here for the full list of ingredients Recommended for ages 18+ Common side effects In the arm you received the shot: pain, redness,…
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This guide outlines the State of Michigan’s strategy for prioritizing vaccinations, and will be used by the MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) along with health care and public health. “MDHHS has set an initial operational goal of vaccinating 70% of people age 16 years of age and older, or about 5.6 million…
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Looking for information regarding the COVID-19 vaccines and where to receive them? We have the information here! Michigan Vaccine Locations Rite Aid Walgreens Meijer Oakland County Beaumont Hospitals Henry Ford Hospitals TCF Center COVID-19 Information Specific to County (MI) Alcona Alger Allegan Alpena Antrim Arenac Baraga Barry Bay Benzie Berrien Branch Calhoun Cass Charlevoix Cheboygan…
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Every year over 600,000 Americans die due to heart disease. Heart disease can affect anyone and everyone, regardless of age, gender or ethnicity. Some risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, excessive alcohol use, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes. Though heart disease has been prevalent for thousands of years, many aspects of our modern life…
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There are two vaccines currently authorized and recommended by the CDC to prevent COVID-19: Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine & Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. This article covers common side effects, a summary of data from the clinical trials, and how effective the vaccines are. Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA-1273) 2 shots, 28 days (one month) apart Shot in the…
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Med Supply, a personal protection equipment (PPE) and durable medical equipment (DME) supplier based out of Troy, Michigan, announced it is a recipient of a grant from the Automation Alley technology business center in Troy. Project DIAMOnD (Digital, Independent, Agile, Manufacturing on Demand) grants are funded by a $10 million grant that Automation Alley received…
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As designated by the United States Congress, January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Over 13,000 women in America are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer (cancer that spread from the cervix surface to tissue deeper within the cervix or other body parts) every year. More than 4,200 die from the disease. Cervical cancer is preventable with…
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