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Allegheny Health Network Opens Dedicated Clinic for Patients Experiencing Longer Term Effects of COVID-19 Infection
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Allegheny Health Network announced today it has established one of the region’s first specialized clinics to address the unique health needs of patients recovering from moderate to acute cases of COVID-19 and experiencing its longer-term effects.
The ramifications of the pandemic will continue to be seen in this new patient population and we’re looking forward to helping these individuals diagnose their symptoms, navigate their treatment path and ease some of their concerns. PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) April 14, 2021 Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced today it has established one of the region’s first specialized clinics to address the unique health needs of patients recovering from moderate to acute cases of COVID-19 and experiencing its longer-term effects. The AHN Post COVID-19