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Alliant Health Solutions is a strategic partner with Morehouse School of Medicine within the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN). The Network was established to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on priority populations. NCRN is created for the community, by the community with the intent to ensure the diverse needs of our nation are understood and addressed. Together, we can reduce the negative outcomes and impact of COVID-19 on our communities. Will you join us? Click HERE and subscribe to the NCRN newsletter or join the Regional Community Coalition to let your voice be heard.
National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN)
Strategic Partner Monthly Information and Resources
In This Issue
Alliant Health Solutions: Year Two in Review
Watch this video that recaps Alliant Health Solutions’ year two community engagement efforts as a strategic partner in the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network.
We look forward to another year of community engagement and new partnerships as we navigate COVID-19 and beyond.
Novavax: What Is the New COVID-19 Vaccine?
 The Novavax vaccine is the fourth to be authorized in the United States to prevent COVID-19. It was recommended by the CDC and given Emergency Use Authorization in July by the FDA. Novavax is administered in a two-dose series, with the second dose three weeks after the first. It differs from the other COVID-19 vaccines because it is made with a protein subunit instead of the mRNA or adenovirus vector. This offers another option for those who were unable or uncomfortable with taking an mRNA COVID vaccine and will, hopefully, improve uptake even more. It is recommended for use in people over age 18. It is not yet recommended for use as a booster.
Getting vaccinated and boosted can help protect everyone. Locate vaccines near you by calling 877-904-5097 or going to the NCRN Support Finder webpage.
Learn more about the Novavax vaccine here.
FDA Shares Possibility of Modifying COVID-19 Vaccines to Address Circulating Variants
Much like flu, the COVID virus has changed, and the vaccines may need to change too. According to a press release, the Food and Drug Administration has been planning for the possibility that vaccines would need to be modified to address circulating variants and provide updated guidance on how to do so efficiently. Read More
Post-COVID Care Centers (PFCC): Guidelines for Multidisciplinary Care Centers
This document offers a suggested framework and standards of practice for health care providers and facilities seeking to establish multidisciplinary Post-COVID Care Centers (PCCCs). Download Guidelines
Post-COVID Conditions
Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, known as post-COVID conditions (PCC) or long COVID. Learn more about the potential long-term effects of COVID disease at the CDC webpage.
Alliant Health Solutions created a flyer to demonstrate the effects post-COVID can have on the body. Download Long COVID on the Body Flyer
Specialized COVID Tests Available for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
 Testing is a critical part of the fight against COVID-19, but some people who are blind or have low vision face barriers using many of the COVID-19 tests on the market. The Biden-Harris Administration launched a new initiative to expand the availability of testing options that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. Learn More
Eight Ways the Pandemic Affected American Life
After three summers of living with COVID-19, data reveals how the pandemic altered American life in far-reaching ways. Metrics from the worlds of immigration, entertainment, education and many more provide perspective on how the virus intersected with our lives. Learn More
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
 This annual observance is an opportunity to highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s theme for this year is “Get Back on Track with Routine Vaccines.” Resources, social media messaging, and PSAs for community members and providers can be found here.
Vaccine resources are also available from Alliant Health Solutions. Click to download:
Grown Ups Need Shots Too
Kidney Patients Need Certain Vaccines
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