BCFS Health and Human Services EMD operating infusion center for COVID-19 patients
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The BCFS Health and Human Services Emergency Management Division (EMD), under the authority of the Texas Department of State Health Services, is operating a Regional Infusion Center at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio to provide COVID-19 positive individuals with monoclonal antibody therapeutics, by appointment.
San Antonio, TX (PRUnderground) July 15th, 2021
The antibody therapeutic is administered through intravenous infusion and has been proven to be effective in preventing disease progression and avoiding the need for hospitalization. The treatment is advised for people who have underlying health conditions, an O2 saturation of greater than 93 percent, or anyone who is within 10 days of a positive COVID-19 test.
BCFS Health and Human Services EMD has also been tasked by the state to operate a 24-hour hotline to manage statewide requests for mobile monoclonal infusion of COVID-19 antibody therapeutics. The hotline has been operational since January 29. To date, EMD has infused more than 2,260 patients across the state.
To request treatment, call the hotline at 1-800-742-5990. People requesting treatment will need to meet administration criteria and have a referral from a licensed health care provider. For more information visit combatCOVID.hhs.gov.
BCFS System is a global organization of health and human service non-profits with locations and programs throughout the United States as well as Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa. The organization is a national leader in medical sheltering and emergency management and response, providing critical emergency support services to federal, state and local governments. BCFS also provides residential services and emergency shelters for children who are abused or neglected; assisted living services and vocational training for adults with intellectual disabilities; mental health services for children and families, foster care and adoption services; medical services; early education; transitional living services for youth who are at-risk and those in the juvenile justice system; residential camping and retreats for children and families; and international humanitarian aid for children living in impoverished conditions in developing countries.
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About BCFS Health and Human Services EMD
BCFS Health and Human Services Emergency Management Division (EMD), a nonprofit partner of federal, state and local government and private industry, specializes in emergency management, incident management, public health and medical disaster response, mass care, mass fatality management, medical sheltering and planning for vulnerable populations.
