Latest Updates:
* It was Monday March 9th 2020: Our first Positive Case of Novel Corona Virus reported in Louisiana, in New Orleans.
* For real time updates of Louisiana cases of Covid-19 go here: http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/
* For my patients, please watch: "exactly what to do if you get sick" F1DPC Covid-19 protocols are in place.
Please note I will offer updates for my patients as needed. Please check back here periodically!
Please scroll to the bottom of the page for some helpful resources!
Things to consider:
1- Globally we will be dealing with the Covid-19 Pandemic for many more months.
2- Nationally and regionally expect many weeks of disruption to our usual routine.
3- I encourage compliance with the stay-at-home order, work from home when possible.
4- I recommend wearing masks or facial protection of some kind. Learn how to do it correctly!
5- Be careful of deception and crime.
6- Take care of yourself and your family! Let's get through this together!
1- Globally we will be dealing with the Covid-19 Pandemic for many more months.
2- Nationally and regionally expect many weeks of disruption to our usual routine.
3- I encourage compliance with the stay-at-home order, work from home when possible.
4- I recommend wearing masks or facial protection of some kind. Learn how to do it correctly!
5- Be careful of deception and crime.
6- Take care of yourself and your family! Let's get through this together!
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Sunday March 15th, 2020
Family First DPC protocol for Covid-19 Global Pandemic: YES: We have the Corona virus test available locally. 1- If you are sick stay home! 2- If you need a Doctor I would like all of my patients to contact me first: Please text message me or call me. 3-Try not to go to ER or UC: you don't want to be exposed and you don't want to expose others. Call me for help. 4- I will help you over the phone, or text, or most likely Telemedicine- video visits. (If you don't have my Spruce Health app please call me and let's set that up for you!) 5- If you need a test I will get it done for you. My office and myself must not be exposed: please follow the protocol and keep me out of quarantine so I can serve as many people as possible! 6- After we obtain the sample from you for the test go home and stay there until you hear from me. 7- If you are well we will communicate regularly. If you are ill I will arrange the next step in your care. 8- All at risk people should minimize exposure and consider telemedicine visits (Video visits) with me for the time being. |
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Sunday March 15th, 2020
1- Update: What has changed? What's going on? Where's the TP! 2- Global containment has failed, we have a worldwide pandemic. 3- Mitigation is the next step. Here's how it works and and why we should do it. 4- For great lessons and real time history of this Novel Corona virus I recommend you tube channel of Dr. John Campbell! |
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Sunday March 15th, 2020
What I would like my patients to watch for: 1- Most people with corona virus will have mild symptoms. 2-At risk people should pay attention more carefully. 3- If corona virus makes you ill it's because it causes Covid-19, which is a type of pneumonia. 4- The primary symptoms to watch for are fever and and worsening chest symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. 5- Here's more help: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html |
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2020.
Let's be proactive, not reactive! 1. We have a positive case of Covid-19 in Louisiana. 2 Protect Health Care Professionals, we need you! 3. Those at increased risk need to take action now. 4. Practice good hygiene: hand washing, no facial contact, and stop touching people! 5. We have some encouraging medical evidence. 6. Scroll down to the bottom of this page for some helpful links. |
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Friday, March 6th 2020.
Dr. McGann with a recommendation to his patients. 1- Corona virus does not appear to be in our community today, March 6th. Let's see if that's true tomorrow? 2- Please pay attention to the news and developments. 3- think about next steps and decide if they are needed for you. Remember if Dr. McGann is your Doctor you can reach him by call, text, or Email. Preferably use our Spruce Health app! |
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Friday March 6th, 2020
Some information from Dr. McGann about Covid-19 pneumonia. Why we should be concerned and some information about the disease itself. |
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Resources: How to Protect yourself and your family from Corona Virus. Advice from the CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/protect/index.html Cases of Corona Virus in the USA: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html General information on Covid- 19 https://familydoctor.org/condition/coronavirus/?utm_source=PRES_20200309&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PresCommunications What's happening today with Covid-19 in Louisiana: http://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/ |
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