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Dr. Bryan Alsip, MD

COVID-19 Update: Immune systems, boosters & masks

March 08, 2022

University Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bryan Alsip talks about how our immune system works, harnessing vaccines and boosters to fight future infection threats.

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COVID-19 Update: Omicron Infection & Treatment

January 13, 2022

Dr. Bryan Alsip discusses Omicron infection and treatment, "flurona", and why you shouldn’t try to get COVID just to “get it over with”.

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COVID-19 Update: Omicron Prevention & Testing

January 11, 2022

Dr. Bryan Alsip addresses many common questions such as cloth masks, booster shots, COVID-19 tests and what to do if you can’t find one.

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Celebrating the holidays during COVID-19

November 22, 2021

Celebrate the holidays safely by getting your COVID-19 vaccine and wearing your mask at indoor public gatherings.

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COVID-19 Update: Diabetes and the Merck Pill

November 04, 2021

Dr. Bryan Alsip discusses good news and bad in the COVID-19 pandemic, like the proposed treatment pill developed by Merck, plus new evidence that links COVID-19 to the development of diabetes.

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COVID-19 vaccine distribution: who gets them and how fast?

December 01, 2020

University Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bryan Alsip addresses a number of questions about COVID-19 vaccines and their distribution.

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Connie's Breast Cancer Story

When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.

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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story

In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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