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At Inspira Health, we are committed to keeping you informed about the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Our clinical leadership teams continue to closely monitor the situation and put policies and procedures in place to protect patients, visitors and staff. Our facilities continue to follow the most current guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities to appropriately screen, isolate and manage patients who meet the criteria.

Anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms should seek care as they normally would, immediately alerting the health care facility or health care provider if they have recently been in close contact with someone who has been under investigation for, or is a confirmed case of, COVID-19. Anyone concerned that they or a loved one might be displaying clinical distress (such as breathing difficulties) should call 9-1-1 as they normally would.

It’s important to understand that this situation continues to evolve. For the most current information about COVID-19 please visit the CDC website. Inspira Health has an established a hotline; call 1-800-772-2848, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Inspira Health has been made aware of recent reports that two of the three available monoclonal antibody therapies are not effective against Omicron, which now accounts for 92% of COVID-19 variants in New Jersey. Effective December 26, Inspira Health is pausing those therapies indefinitely and restricting to patients based upon pre-existing conditions with the highest risks for developing severe COVID pneumonia to receive Sotrovimab, a similar therapy proven effective against Omicron and other variants of concern, that is currently in limited supply across the nation.

Please Note: At this time, Inspira Health facilities do not have oral antiviral COVID-19 pills.

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Information about Coronavirus

From Our Providers
Inspira Health Nurse and Clinical Trial Manager Cathy Vasquez RN, BSN shares her background in clinical trial research and the importance of FDA approvals when it comes to getting vaccinated.
Evelyn Balogun, MD is Inspira's Medical Director of Employee Health, Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care. In this video, Dr. Balogun explains how viruses mutate, the impact of the delta variant on our communities and how getting vaccinated can mitigate severe illness and hospitalization
Gregory Breen, MD is a board-certified physician in critical care, pulmonary and sleep medicine. He breaks down the science behind monoclonal antibodies therapies and their efficacy in qualifying patients who are diagnosed with COVID-19.
Katie Schultes, MD, is an emergency medicine physician at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill. Dr. Schultes is also an avid runner. In this video, she shares why getting outside and going for a run or walk can bring major health benefits to your daily routine.
On the fence about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Hear from Inspira's own Evelyn Balogun, MD, Medical Director of Urgent Care, Employee Health and Occupational Medicine, as she shares some advice and useful tools to consider when it comes to getting vaccinated.
In the landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, clinical trials are coming up in conversation more frequently. Sami Abate, PhD, MSHS, MSN, RN, CCRN, Inspira Health's Director of Research and Nursing Quality clears up some of the common misconceptions and breaks down their importance.
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill's Director of Pharmacy Ed Dix discusses mRNA vaccines, side effects and the importance of getting vaccinated to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Have questions about the vaccine? Drop a comment below.

Questions

For general questions about the coronavirus, the New Jersey Poison Control Center has providers available to answer your questions. The number is 1-800-222-1222. You can also call 1-800-962-1253 to speak to a healthcare professional. For general information, testing, and basic needs, dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211. For alerts/updates, text NJCOVID to 898-211.

To provide an additional resource for our community, Inspira Health has established a hotline. Call 1-800-772-2848, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays to receive information about Inspira’s state of readiness and up-to-date decisions regarding the status of our services provided at our 150+ access points.

Donations

To confront the COVID-19 pandemic and address the needs of patients and caregivers impacted by coronavirus, the Inspira Health Foundation is accepting monetary donations as well as food, supplies, masks, words of encouragement, and more. Learn more on our Donations Page or contact InspiraGiving@ihn.org or 856-641-8290.