COVID-19, flu and vaccines – Fall 2022 Update
COVID, flu and you: Good news first! COVID-19 cases are finally decreasing. National trends are headed the right direction, and positivity rates in North Carolina are going down. Omicron BA.5…
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The latest on COVID-19 vaccine boosters
A new vaccine is available that fights Omicron and the original strain of COVID-19. In early September, new bivalent Omicron vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer were approved by the Food…
WSOC: Dr. Ryan Shelton on the COVID-19 J&J Vaccine Pause
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration have recommended pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine due to a potential issue with a…
The Charlotte Observer: One doctor’s year of treating COVID patients
Tryon Medical’s Dr. Melissa James shared her story on a year of treating COVID-19 patients with reporter Melba Newsome. Dr. James reflects on her first encounter with coronavirus, patients she’s…
Charlotte Magazine: Pandemic Lessons One Year Later
After a full year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Charlotte magazine’s Greg Lacour asked healthcare professionals what they’ve learned. Tryon CEO Dr. Dale Owen shared his thoughts, looking back at the…
The Charlotte Observer: ‘Lost opportunity’ – NC Vaccine Plan Overlooks Primary Care Doctors
In an interview with The Charlotte Observer, Tryon Medical Partners’ CEO Dr. Dale Owen said failure to include primary care practices in COVID-19 vaccine distribution is a missed opportunity. While…
Business NC: CEO Dr. Dale Owen Blasts Vaccine Distribution Process
In an interview with Business NC, Tryon Medical Partners’ CEO Dr. Dale Owen shared his thoughts on inefficiencies in North Carolina’s vaccine distribution process. While national vaccine supply is short,…
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Rheumatology Patients
Tryon Medical Partners rheumatology team has received new recommendations from the American College of Rheumatology about how patients with rheumatic conditions should handle their medications when getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Below is an alphabetical listing…
WSOC: Dr. Ryan Shelton on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness
Data recently released from Johnson & Johnson shows their COVID-19 vaccine to be a powerful weapon in the fight against the pandemic. Some are confused by the excitement when the…
WSOC: First NC Case of COVID-19 Variant with Dr. Ryan Shelton
The first North Carolina case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 has been reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). The variant, first detected in the United Kingdom…