Kidney Disease & COVID-19 – Should You Be Concerned?
Kidney Disease & COVID-19 What is Kidney Disease? Kidney disease describes a variety of conditions and disorders that affect the kidneys. Kidney disease can range from mild to severe and…
Chronic Health Conditions That May Increase Your Risk of Complications with Coronavirus
What Are Chronic Health Conditions? Chronic conditions or diseases are broadly defined as lasting 1 year or more, requiring ongoing medical attention, and limiting to daily activities. Some common chronic…
Having Lung Disease Increases Your Risk of Severe Illness From COVID-19
Lung Disease & COVID-19 What is Lung Disease? Lung disease includes various disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, and cystic…
What Are The Risks of Living With Someone Infected With COVID-19?
Are You Living With Someone That Has COVID-19? Always follow the advice given to you by your health care provider and the local public health team. If the symptoms of…
You Got COVID-19 – Now What?
Self-Isolating Guidelines For Those Who Have COVID-19 Always follow the advice given to you by your health care provider and the local public health team. If you have questions or…
High Blood Pressure May Increase Your Risk of Severe Illness from COVID-19
High Blood Pressure & COVID-19 Having hypertension (high blood pressure) may increase the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Emerging evidence also suggests that those with high blood pressure are…
The Relationship Between Your Blood Type & COVID-19
Blood Type May Determine Susceptibility to COVID-19 There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that blood type may play a role in COVID-19. Recent research suggests that people with…
Having Heart Disease Puts You At A Greater Risk of Severe Illness From COVID-19
Heart Disease & COVID-19 Risks People who have chronic health conditions such as heart disease (e.g. heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension) are especially at risk of severe…
History of Stroke? You Could Be at a Higher Risk For Serious Complications From COVID-19.
Stroke & COVID-19 What is a Stroke? When blood stops flowing to any part of the brain damage to brain cells occurs. This is a stroke. The effects of this…
Smoking Increases Your Risk of Severe Illness From Coronavirus
Smoking & COVID-19 Those who smoke tobacco or marijuana (or vape) are at higher risk of experiencing more severe illness and complications from COVID-19. Negative Effects of Smoking: Smoking or…