Blackbird Clinical Services
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Now’s the Time to Build Up Your Immune System
With COVID lurking everywhere and flu season just ahead, now is the time to build up your immune system to help ward off potential illnesses. Everyone can benefit from building up their immune system. But knowing if you have a weakened immune system can help when assessing your overall health status. Signs of a Weakened […]
What Does It Mean to Quarantine?
We hear the term “quarantine” used frequently in conversations concerning COVID 19. For many it is not clear as to what it means to quarantine, when you should quarantine, and for how long. Quarantine helps prevent the spread of disease that can occur before a person knows they are sick or if they are infected […]
Why are We Seeing More Dehydrated Patients?
Over the past few weeks we’ve seen more and more clients coming to the clinic who appear to be dehydrated. Our only explanation for this is that as we all wear masks to protect ourselves and others from COVID, we must not be casually drinking or sipping water as often as we should be. This […]
Self-Collecting COVID-19 PCR Test Kits Now Available
Blackbird Clinical Services is now offering COVID-19 PCR saliva test kits that can either be self-collected at home, at the workplace, or at our office. These kits offer an easy means of COVID 19 PCR testing without the general discomfort of nasal swab collection. Results are available within 24 -48 hours once the lab receives […]
Now’s the Time to Line Up and Get Vaccinated
The COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out across Indiana and as it becomes available we encourage everyone to schedule a time to get their shot. We know that there are still questions some have regarding the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine. Here are some answers to a few questions provided by the Centers […]
Let’s Not Jump the Gun Quite Yet
For those who have been fully vaccinated it may seem like you can finally return to the activities you so enjoyed prior to the pandemic arriving a year ago. Get togethers with friends and family; attending weddings and parties; and taking that postponed trip seem so close. So is now the time, that once fully […]
Be Aware of Long-Haul COVID Symptoms
Studies are showing that even mild cases of COVID can continue to produce “long-haul” symptoms. Overall, nearly 33% of COVID-19 patients who suffered through their illness at home and 31% of hospitalized patients reported at least one symptom from the disease that persisted months later researchers have found. Researchers are providing new insight into the […]
Taking Part in Activities that Bring Us Together
It’s hard to believe after being so constrained in our physical activities for over a year, that once fully vaccinated, we can once again take part with others in activities that bring us together. Just think of all the things you have been waiting to do — family get-togethers, meeting with friends, traveling, and so […]