Health Signs Center

24/06/2022

The decision, eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion after almost 50 years, will lead to all but total bans on the procedure in about half of the states.

21/05/2022

SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: Check your home for recalled Jif brand peanut butter. If you have recalled peanut butter, throw it away. Don’t eat it.
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17/05/2022

MORE FREE AT-HOME COVID TESTS!

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a 3rd round of tests: an additional set of 8 COVID test!

WWW.COVIDTESTS.GOV

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06/04/2022

Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed April as Deaf History Month; the proclamation applauds Maryland for their equitable performance during COVID-19 based on our survey project. Congratulations and thank you for your exemplary work, Maryland Governor's Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing!

See data from the survey: healthsignscenter.org/covid19survey

Read the proclamation here: odhh.maryland.gov/.../03/April22DeafHistoryProcl.pdf

23/03/2022

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Mask mandates are being lifted in many places across the country. But there are still plenty of legit reasons why people are choosing to mask up.

Let us know your reasons in the comments! If you’re a mask fish, go ahead and drop a 🎣. No judgment here.

14/03/2022

Remember earlier we were able to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests per household? You can now place a second order and snag four extra tests! If you haven’t placed your first order before, you can get 2 orders in for 8 tests!

Order them at www.covidtests.gov

Have questions? Talk with someone about COVID in ASL at csd.org/coronavirus or VP (833) 682-7630.

Find a COVID or flu vaccine: www.vaccines.gov

ID: Aashni, an Indian-American woman wearing a black shirt, is standing in front of a white background. Black/white text appears on screen (transcript in original post).

18/02/2022

You can get three free N95 masks at pharmacies, stores, or health centers nationwide. The Strategic National Stockpile has distributed millions of masks across the country as part of the Biden Administration’s strategy to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Currently and in the coming weeks, you will be available to pick up your masks at stores like CVS, Walgreens, RiteAid, Walmart, community health centers, and other locations. Stores that have masks will post signs indicating availability. You do not need an ID or insurance to get free masks. The Biden Administration will work on distributing children-sized masks in the future.

Why N95 masks? The CDC says N95 masks, when fitted properly, give the best protection for yourself and others – they decrease aerosol exposures by around 95%. They are great to use if you are at increased risk or will be around people who are immunocompromised, if you are in a crowded space, for traveling, and more. If you can’t find a N95, surgical masks are still encouraged, and even better if you layer it with a cloth mask!

If you have questions or want to talk to someone about COVID in ASL, call the ASL NOW COVID-19 Hotline!
➡️ csd.org/coronavirus
➡️ VP 833-682-7630

Order COVID tests: covidtests.gov

Find a COVID or flu vaccine: vaccines.gov

ID: Aashni, an Indian-American woman wearing a black shirt, is standing in front of a white background. Black/white text appears on screen (transcript in original post). 
 
Participating health centers: https://bphc.hrsa.gov/emergency-response/covid-19-n95-masks/participants

Participating Walgreens stores: https://www.walgreens.com/images/adaptive/pdf/covid/mask_stores.pdf?cjevent=06cc8b01845711ec83190c2e0a1c0e10&CID=3861930&ext=6415797&PID=6415797&AID=11553095&SID=bi%7C61f3fbd6e1811968b8525ce6%7C16438267841736w85wtor 

N95 Respirator Manufacturers: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/free-n95-manufacturers.html 

How to use your N95 mask: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/use-n95-respirator.html  

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2788503

16/02/2022

You can get up to 8 COVID home testing kits per month for free through your insurance!

President Biden announced a new policy that individuals covered by a health insurance plan can get a FDA authorized/approved over-the-counter COVID test paid for up front or be reimbursed for the cost (up to $12 each). That is 8 per person, meaning if you have a family of 4 under your insurance plan, you can get up to 32 tests a month.

You can contact your insurance company to find which tests are FDA authorized and which pharmacies/stores are in-network for guaranteed coverage. You can go to a pharmacy or store to buy an over-the-counter COVID-19 test. If your insurance will not cover it at the register, keep the receipt to submit a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement.

If you don’t have insurance, you can get free at-home tests from covidtests.gov (currently 4 tests limited per residence). Another option is to get tested at a local site, you can find more information at your local or state’s health department website or at a community health center.

If you have questions or want to talk to someone about COVID in ASL, call the ASL NOW COVID-19 Hotline!
➡️ www.csd.org/coronavirus
➡️ VP 833-682-7630

Order COVID tests: covidtests.gov

Find a COVID or flu vaccine: vaccines.gov

ID: Aashni, an Indian-American woman wearing a black shirt, is standing in front of a white background. Black/white text appears on screen (transcript in original post).

www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/01/10/biden-harris-administration-requires-insurance-companies-group-health-plans-to-cover-cost-at-home-covid-19-tests-increasing-access-free-tests.html

www.cms.gov/how-to-get-your-at-home-OTC-COVID-19-test-for-free

31/01/2022