Sama Healthcare

04/27/2021

We have 100 doses of the Moderna Vaccine this week! Call 612-886-2686 to snag a dose!

04/13/2021

Ramadan Kareem!

04/13/2021

To our wonderful patients, re: J&J vaccines:

CDC and FDA are reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. MDH does not know of any MN cases.

The CDC will meet on Wednesday to evaluate the 6 cases. Until then, J&J is on pause nationwide.

As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the J&J have been given in the U.S. In the 6 cases, a type of blood clot called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) was seen in combination with low levels of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia).

All six cases occurred among women between the ages of 18 and 48, and symptoms occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination. Treatment of this specific type of blood clot is different from the treatment that might typically be administered. Usually, an anticoagulant drug called heparin is used to treat blood clots. In this setting, administration of heparin may be dangerous, and alternative treatments need to be given.

While these reactions are rare, it’s good to know they’re re-evaluating the safety of the shot. CDC and FDA will provide additional information and answer questions later today at a media briefing. A recording of that media call will be available on the FDA’s YouTube channel.

What you need to know:
-we’re stopping J&J admin immediately nationwide
-If you develop a severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination, go to the ER and contact your HCP.

Anyone have questions? Would be happy to answer - the information is still coming in, so we appreciate your understanding while we sift through it all.

04/07/2021

Minnesota Department of Health is not allocating J&J vaccines to the Minneapolis metro area this week. We will not be doing Covid vaccines for the week of 4/12-4/17, but will request more Janssen for the following week. Thank you for your patients! ☺️

04/06/2021

FYI: There is a significant road closure that will impact your travel from the north to our clinic. Hope this helps you get here safely!

04/06/2021

ICYMI:
FedEx shipment of vaccines was delayed a little, but their estimate says they’ll be here by 10:30am today. If you were scheduled before then, check your voicemail! We’ve moved you till later, but please feel free to show up anytime after 10:30 and we’ll try to accommodate you.
Sorry for the confusion & delay, and we appreciate the opportunity to immunize you!

04/02/2021

Here's how to get to our clinic!

03/31/2021

First dose is in the books! We’re requesting 100 shots for next week, so more appointments will be opening up then.

03/26/2021

Please send us a Facebook message if you are interested in getting a Johnson & Johnson Vaccine next week. We have openings Weds-Friday. Most time slots are still available!

https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/03/26/how-to-watch-gov-walz-expected-to-announce-vaccination-eligibility-expansion-for-all-minnesotans-16/

03/25/2021

Our clinic is getting 50 doses of the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine. Appointments start on Wednesday! If you think you qualify for the shot, please call us ASAP at 612-886-2686 to make an appointment.

01/29/2021

Abdi and Latrice hard at work getting patients checked in!

01/28/2021

Web scheduling with NP Johnson goes live today!

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