GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Those who continue to experience the effects of COVID-19 long after the infection has cleared can now get help from a Green Bay health care system.
Bellin Health has begun Long COVID Care, a service that cares for patients who continue to experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, body aches, joint pain, difficulty sleeping, headaches, brain fog, gastrointestinal issues and dizziness.
“While some patients recover from COVID-19 relatively quickly and completely, we know that up to 30 percent of patients continue to have symptoms for weeks after testing positive — even when tests no longer detect virus in their body,” Bellin Health Primary Care physician Dr. James Jerzak said in a news release. “What’s more, as many as 10 percent are still afflicted three to six months later, which can have a significant impact on their quality of life and overall health.”
Patients should contact their primary care provider for an assessment. Those who do not have a regular doctor can call (920) 445-7395 for more information.
