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People who get COVID-19 face many more potential outcomes than either death or full recovery. The Mayo Clinic says many long-term effects of the disease are still unknown but lists a number of potential health problems including permanent lung and heart damage, blood clots and weakened blood vessels. It can even lead to Post Traumatic Stress for people who endured extended intensive care to fight the infection.
Guests:
Deidre Roanhorse (Navajo) – COVID-19 survivor
Dr. Jon Femling – emergency medicine doctor and assistant epidemiologist at the University of New Mexico Hospital
Dr. Laurelle Myhra (Red Lake Band of Ojibwe) – director of behavioral health at the Native American Community Clinic
Lewis Joe (Navajo) – COVID-19 survivor
Clarissa Klain (Navajo) – COVID-19 survivor
Break 1 music: Rainbow Gratitude (song) Joy Harjo (artist) Red Dreams, A Trail Beyond Tears (album)
Break 2 music: Mehcinut (song) Jeremy Dutcher (artist) Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa (album)
