The University of Kansas Health System is treating 72 total COVID patients today, up from 64 yesterday. Other significant numbers:
- 9 with the active virus, 12 yesterday
- 0 in ICU, 0 yesterday
- 0 on ventilators, 0 yesterday
- 63 hospitalized but out of acute infection phase, 52 yesterday
Doctors noted this is the first time since July of last year that the number of active infections dropped below 10. The last time total patient numbers were in the teens was March of 2021.
Key points from today’s guests:
Kristin Robinson, Executive Director of Project C.U.R.E.
- The situation is desperate for hospitals in Ukraine, as many are targets of bombing
- Project C.U.R.E. preparing to send medical supplies from K.C. to Ukraine
- Have sent 53 shipments to Ukraine over past ten years
- Best way to help right now is send money or volunteer with Project C.U.R.E.
Janie Ott, Vice President of Supply Chain, The University of Kansas Health System
- The University of Kansas Health System is donating medical equipment and supplies to Ukraine
- Health system supply chain has been compromised because of COVID
- Still manage to keep 120 days of PPE on hand, but must be proactive to keep up
- Great feeling to have health system supply chain staff volunteer sorting supplies and preparing shipments for Project C.U.R.E.
Dr. Steve Stites, chief medical officer, The University of Kansas Health System
- Data suggests J&J vaccine just as effective as the mRNA vaccines
- There has been no increase in the numbers of heart attacks, strokes, and cancer after COVID vaccination
- More data needed before deciding whether a fourth COVID shot is needed
- Permanent Daylight Saving Time, being debated in Congress, would be better than changing every six months
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director, Infection Prevention and Control
- Increasing numbers of COVID cases in Europe is concerning
- Positive sign that COVID numbers around Metro are down, but don’t let guard down. It’s still out there.
Thursday, March 17 at 8:00 a.m. is the next Morning Medical Update. Metastatic bone cancer are three words no one wants to hear. But there are state of the art treatments being offered at the health system that mean you won't need more treatments afterward. We talk to one doctor and patient about that, and how it can help you and your family in the future
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