George Schmitt talks to Shawn Strub and Dr. Doug Manion

This week Dr. Cruse updates us on the still high level of cases in Wayne in Pike County and how that is putting a strain on the hospital system here. Pennsylvania is one of six states that still has increasing cases. Also transmission in school age kids is very high and we are seeing more kids sick with Covid than at anytime during the pandemic.  He reviews data on the recommendation by the FDA advisory committee on Johnson and Johnson boosters. They did recommend boosters for both Johnson and Johnson and Moderna, however that still has to go to the full FDA and CDC this week for final approval. We should know by the end of the week and be able to start scheduling Moderna and Johnson and Johnson boosters next week. He reminds us how to schedule boosters through Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers.

Adam Owens speaks with Dr. Doug Manion

This week Dr. Cruse reports that despite improving numbers across the country, the pandemic is worsening here with increasing numbers and some of the highest numbers we’ve seen in the entire pandemic. He reviews that people in the know including doctors, nurses, politicians, and news agencies are vaccinated.  He also discusses vaccine misinformation on social media and being skeptical of anything you read on social media. Finally he updates us on Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers vaccine clinics and how to schedule your vaccine or booster.

This week Dr. Cruse reports that even though cases are decreasing across the country, they are not yet decreasing here. He is concerned about new surges in less vaccinated pockets of well vaccinated states and is concerned that we may not have peaked yet.  He also reviews the limited information on Merck’s pill to treat COVID and reminds it that it is not available yet and is not nearly as effective as vaccines. He also reviews information about COVID vaccine recommendations in pregnant women and that their vaccine team will be at the Midwifery Mingle at the Cooperage on Thursday Oct 7.  He gives information about how to sign up for vaccines and boosters at WMH.org or (570)253-8197.

Dr Doug Manion discusses the current status for Pike County and surrounding areas.  

Dr Cruse talks about the slight decrease in Covid cases nationwide. Cases are increasing in PA. Pfizer's booster shot is also discussed. 

George Schmitt speaks with Sean Strub and Dr. Doug Manion

This week Dr. Cruse talks about continuing increase in cases here and a significant number of cases in school age children since the beginning of the school year.  He talks about new strain on the healthcare system here primarily due to burn out of healthcare personnel and staffing shortage. The burden of caring for unvaccinated Covid patients is impacting the healthcare of other patients here Northeast Pennsylvania.  He reminds you that if you’re not vaccinated you definitely need to wear a mask to decrease transmission and decrease strain on the healthcare system.  The choice to not get vaccinated does not just affect you but affects everyone.  He also discusses the FD advisory committee recommendation for Pfizer vaccine boosters only in patients over the age of 65, those with underlying health conditions, and people at high risk of contracting Covid such as healthcare workers.  This is based upon data showing that even though breakthrough cases are occurring the vaccines are very protective against hospitalization and death. Wayne Memorial is currently doing third doses for immunocompromised patients, but it’s not doing these boosters yet. More information will be coming out about when we will start doing boosters and about possible boosters for Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines.

George Schmitt speaks with Dr. Doug Manion and Milford, PA mayor Sean Strub