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A Deep Dive into Ivermectin – Seven Straight, No Chaser Questions and Answers
1. What is ivermectin? How is it currently used? In humans, ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication. Although it’s often called an anti-worming medication, microscopic parasit
When We Might See A Kids’ COVID Vaccine And What To Do Until Then
It’s always important to point out the other components of combatting COVID-19. Kudos to the Chicago Teachers Union for standing for full adherence to CDC guidelines if child
When Values and Experiences Shape Choices
Introduction I’m quite conflicted. From multiple angles, I am seeing both national and African American communities being ravaged by COVID-19. I am also seeing both gripped by mu
Next Steps after a Diagnosis of COVID-19
Introduction This Straight No Chaser addresses next steps after a diagnosis of COVID-19. The post addresses those with mild or no symptoms. There have been well over 3.4 million Am
An Open Letter to the African American Community about the Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser looks at the African American community and the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine. Indeed, the African American community specifically has deci
A Voice for Strategically Reopening Schools
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser addressing the challenge of reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. America’s futility in addressing Covid-19 has left us with
We’re All Making COVID-19 Choices
Introduction This Straight, No Choices address our COVID-19 choices. We’ve focused a lot on our failures getting the fundamentals of public health implemented, both nationally an
When a Virus Becomes Politics
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser addresses the notion of when a virus becomes politics, aka you’re too close to the source. I can’t recall a situation (even inc
Revisiting the COVID-19 New Normal
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser revisits what could become the COVID-19 new normal. Have you wondered why and how the United States has become comfortable with annual deaths
(Relatively) Safe Church Reopening Strategies
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser addresses how you can access safe church reopening strategies. Between Sterling Initiatives and SI Medical Supply, we’re providing co
CDC Revision of Advice on COVID-19 Transmission from Touching Surfaces
Information This post addresses COVID-19 transmission from touching surfaces. Today’s advice to you is not to confuse the reporting of science with information. Huh? The screamin
Challenges and Guidelines for Returning to School
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser looks at challenges and guidelines for returning to school. First, here are two questions for your consideration. What would happen if all col
Your Personal COVID-19 Reopening Checklist
Introduction We are making choices. I asked people on my Facebook page if they would take a vaccine if approved and available this December. 89% said they would not. I asked if peo
A Call to Adjust Priorities within our Healthcare System
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser makes a call to adjust priorities within our healthcare system. Can we take a moment and reflect on how poorly designed our healthcare system
Dr. Sterling’s Recent Media Appearances
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser features some of Dr. Sterling’s recent media appearances. View this, and get answers to many of your questions! Recent Media Appearances
CDC COVID-19 Update
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser offers this week’s CDC COVID-19 Update. Weekly Highlights Nationally, the percentage of laboratory specimens testing positive for SARS-C
Why Testing for COVID-19 Still Matters
Introduction This Straight No Chaser addresses why testing for COVID-19 still matters. We’ve diagnosed 1 million Americans with COVID-19. The US is testing at a rate of 16.4
Available Personal Protective Equipment – Last 2 Days of Free Shipping!
Available Personal Protective Equipment Act now! Secure your families and your health with the following. We’ve been offering 3-layer protective surgical masks for a few weeks no
Ten Recommendations to Get America Ready to Safely Reopen after COVID-19
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser offers ten recommendations to help us be ready to safely reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic. Question of the Day I received a great question vi
The COVID-19 Endgame You Want to Avoid
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser asks you to think about the COVID-19 endgame. Remember the notion that COVID-19 will disappear with the warm weather? It’s a pretty embarras
