On September 24th, the MediSys Health Network opened its Post-COVID Care Center at our Hollis Tudors location.
The Post-COVID center was established to provide care to the thousands of patients who are still experiencing lingering symptoms associated with COVID-19.
These patients are now being referred to as “Long Haulers.”
For long haulers, symptoms of the virus can drag on for multiple months. In interviews aired on news outlets including WPIX11 and NY1, Dr. Alan Roth, Chairman of Ambulatory Care and Family Medicine, shared common symptoms long haulers may experience.
These symptoms can include fatigue, muscle and body pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, and headaches. In addition to these physical symptoms, many long haulers are also reporting a variety of cognitive deficits, such as difficulty concentrating or focusing (commonly referred to as mental fog). Other patients may also experience mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
At the Post- COVID Care Center, long haulers, as well as others experiencing post-COVID symptoms can receive specialized care from a multi-disciplinary group of qualified physicians. “We were compelled to help those in our community who are still dealing with the effects of the virus” stated Dr. Roth, who added “Queens was considered the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in March and April. During that time we treated thousands of patients. While the situation in our community has greatly improved recently, we know that there is still work to be done, including continuing to treat patients living with long-term symptoms.”
The MediSys Health Network’s Post-COVID Care Center provides patients with personalized, comprehensive care, coordinated by a primary care physician, who will work with other on-site specialists, including pulmonologists and psychiatrists, all dedicated to helping our patients better manage their condition.
The network is encouraging everyone who is experiencing the long-term effects of COVID to seek mental health support or utilize the medical services that are being offered to treat symptoms.
For more information about services provided, or to make an appointment at our Post-COVID Care center, please call 718-736-8204.