May 9, 2020 Issue, Page 3 of 12

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Page 3 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, May 9, 2020 homans who have recoy- allow users to submit con- samples for future COV- Oklahoma Blood Institute harnesses innovation ered from COVID-19 have fidential health and social ID-19 research. (OKLAHOMA CITY) president and CEO of Okla- and others. signed up for Oklahoma information and thereby list — The Oklahoma Blood In- homa Blood Institute. “This To maximize collections, Blood _ Institute’s _state- themselves as potential vol- More than 210 units of stitute has collected more dedication to change and Oklahoma Blood Institute wide registry through Bio- unteers for medical research. than 210 units of COVID-19 improvement allows us to partnered with officials at Linked, an online tool that The registry also opens up convalescent plasma has convalescent plasma (CCP) focus on supplying patient the Oklahoma City-Coun- was developed inhouse to new pathways for potential been collected to date from 76 individual donors, and partner needs on previ- ty Health Department and incredible results from a ously unheard-of timelines.” Tulsa Health Department to program only established by Emergency guidelines quickly establish a process et certificates Avail. new Food & Drug Adminis- from the FDA allow CO- for nasal swab sampling and tration (FDA) rules less than VID-19 patients to donate DNA re-testing to cut up to a month ago. convalescent plasma 14 two weeks off a donor’s wait While larger, national or- days after they’re symptom to give CCP. ganizations have struggled free with a negative nasal “We're greatly apprecia- with the donor recruitment swab, although many blood tive to the Oklahoma Blood and logistics of establishing centers have chosen to wait Institute for acting quickly and delivering convalescent until patients are 28 days to lead this project, which plasma, Oklahoma Blood symptom free for the sake helps support our efforts to- Institute created a robust and of simplicity. OBI identified ward mitigating the impact effective program in just a and recruited many generous of the virus, and most im- Hanging Baskets « Garden Accessories couple of weeks. With se- donors recovering from the portantly, is proving to help Annuals ¢ Perennials « Pottery, verely ill patients waiting for virus through coordinated some who are critically ill Combination Pots * Much More this kind of care, there was efforts with local physicians recover faster,” said Dr. Pat- no time to waste. and hospitals, as well as the tick McGough, executive di- “Innovation is a major Oklahoma State Department rector of the Oklahoma City part of what defines us,” of Health, the Oklahoma County Health Department. said John Armitage, MD, State Medical Association, More than 165 Okla- Elk City radio log — : Wash betes May 5. into house. Subjects are on GPRMC, ER, stable. Elev- eatherfordil 11:06 a.m. - disturbance foot. en year old with gunshot 7th and Elk. Two story 3:36 p.m. - Drug related wound, entrance wound in house. Owner is yelling at 400 block of North Elk. Re- lower part of back, exit is worker. Reporting party in porting parties four year old left side of pubis. Juveniles Providing comfort and, Supportfor End, of Life chotces front of house. Owner stated and eleven year old were father brought juvenile in, he was going to hit report- offered weed by teenag- unknown location where in- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- ing party. Reporting party ers. House is toward Elk. cident occurred. sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer was hired by owner. Owner Washed white paint chips. or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical is outside, parties have sepa- rated. Male subject in white shirt. Female subject in black 11:07 a.m. - suspicious jacket, meet withreporting Elk City details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: person(s) 500 block of North Calloway. Behind reporting party to get house location. 5:33 p.m. - suicide at- parties house. Subject was tempted 2600 Highway 66. police Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator arrested from this house. Sujbects sitting in backyard Male subject not breathing, swallowing tongue, West arrests Pat Welsh, RN/ Coordinator of Patient Care area. Garage, male subject end of building, upstairs, Elk City police made three Some of the most common conditions are: and female subject. Subjects took pills unknown how arrests May 4 through May * Cancer ° Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) are cleaning up house. long ago. Is breathing at this 12:26 p.m. - Welfare time, transported. 5. * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic check A and Main Street. 6:50 p.m. - 800 block of All individuals arrested Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Baby in the road wearing West 6th. Reporting parties are presumed innocent un- * End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease ¢ AIDS/HIV red tank and blue shorts. Ap- sister is wondering in street, less proven guilty. * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s wr Alzheimer's proximatley 1 and a half or would like female subject re- Arrests and complaints: two years old, 8-10 year old moved from property. Long Shannon Brock, 54, pub- boy on bike said baby is fine, black skirt heading East. lic intoxication. Possessio of AC arrle Perry, RN Professional, Passionate no helmets. No parents, no Second caller stated female drug paraphernalia. children in roadway, unable subject in street screaming, Kendrick Fair, 37, Beck- Advance, Attentive... to locate. walking in traffic. Third ham County Our Difference Is Our Care 2:28 p.m. - drug related caller, female subject in road warrant, 100 block of West 3rd. Wal- with blood on face. Johnathan greens parking lot.Male sub- 7:58 p.m. - request to Lindsey, 27, Have you ever considered becoming jec with pierced ears. Gave speak to an officer 2100 East BKCO war- cash for a bag that was a Highway 66. Female subject rant. a hospice volunteer? clear plastic bag. Vehicle asking for police. Female A fulfilling experience in the spirit pulled up to silver truck. Ju- subject in lobby. Wanting of giving and receiving. veniles exchanged coins for to know about a guest. Front car wash. desk refusing, no distur- 3:03 p.m. - suspicious bance. Female subject wear- person(s) 800 block of West ing black jacket. All okay, B Avenue. 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