As our city begins to reopen and we return to the “new normal,” I cannot express how thankful I am for everything you have done. We learned a lot from this pandemic in many aspects and we must move forward. With the opening of The Mount Sinai Center for Post-COVID Care at Union Square, we can lead in caring for our patients every step of their recovery, which we are learning can be long and complicated.
These patients who previously had COVID-19 will be seen initially by our intake physicians who will perform a full assessment of their COVID-19 and any other related illnesses. Patient care will be personally tailored to their needs by referring them to the appropriate specialist that works directly with the center. Specialists from all over our health system, such as those from cardiology, primary care, infectious disease, nephrology, neuropsychiatry, radiology and many others, have come together to help with specific challenges. To provide the best care possible, the Center’s physicians are in direct collaboration with each other. The Center also provides support for the mental and emotional toll that having COVID-19 has on patients, offering psychological and support groups.
Photo: Three of our specialists at the center: Marta Peimer, NP; Eleanor Lai, MD; Joan Bosco, MD.
In addition to providing this direct care for patients, the Center will also contribute to research and discovery. One of the core goals will be the creation of a patient registry to track patient illness and recovery over time. Ultimately, this will allow us to understand this disease and be better prepared to treat it in the future.
In combining clinical care with research, the Center for Post-COVID Care strives to gain a better understanding of this disease and its treatment. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication in healing our patients and communities.
Photo: Zijian Chen, MD, is the Center’s Medical Director. He provided oversight of clinical care in our tent when patients were seen there.