Healthcare

Growing Number of “Post-COVID” Clinics Open Across the US

The follow-on effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in clinics dedicated to COVID-19 patients with lingering symptoms, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. For example, UCHealth, a Colorado based clinic, opened recently to study and treat patients with both physical and mental side effects from the virus, including lung damage and anxiety.

Some researchers, such as Zijian Chen, MD of Mount Sinai Health Systems in New York City, estimate that roughly 10% of COVID-19 patients will have lasting side effects. These clinics will open across ...