FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New feature on COVID-19 test finder improving access, helping Michigan residents find treatment options

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2022 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, WuthC@michigan.gov New feature on COVID-19 test finder improving access, helping Michigan residents find treatment options LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is announcing a new tool for Michigan residents and health care providers to help locate COVID-19 treatments across the state. Users may search to find sites and locations that have therapeutic options available including monoclonal antibodies, oral antivirals and Evusheld, a preventative treatment for those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised. The site provides phone numbers, operating hours and information about which therapeutics are available. "We are continuously striving to make COVID-19 treatments accessible to Michiganders," said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, MDHHS chief medical executive. "This new feature removes barriers in accessing treatment by helping those in need of therapeutics easily find locations and the availability most convenient to them. We will continue to make improvements in accessing tools that help prevent and treat COVID-19." Retail chain pharmacies that have oral antivirals in stock include Meijer, Walgreens, Rite-Aid and CVS, in addition to select independent pharmacy locations. It is important to contact your health care provider as you must present a prescription from a physician, or advanced practice clinician to pick up medication at the pharmacy. All individuals who test positive for COVID-19 should talk to their doctor to see if they are eligible to receive one of the COVID therapeutics. Don't delay, treatment must be started early to work. For more information on therapeutics, visit Michigan.gov/CoronavirusResources. For more information on COVID-19, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.  ###   Solv Updates Press Release.pdf   Become a foster parent through Michigan Department of Health & Human Services foster care program. Questions?  Contact Us SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe All |  Subscriber Help STAY CONNECTED:       This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Dept of Health & Human Services · 235 S. Grand Ave W. · Lansing, MI 48909 ·