COVID-19 News
COVID-19 News

COVID-19 CHALLENGES AND CONSEQUENCES: Two Years and Still Not Over!
Executive Summary On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. By March 11, 2020, the number of cases […]

Update to Position Paper Series on COVID-19 Consequences and Challenges: A Look at April & May 2021
This June 1 position paper update on COVID-19 focuses on the progress that has been made since the end of March 2021, identifies new developments – including vaccine updates - and addresses the most pressing challenges still facing the healthcare community.
New Position Paper Series Focuses on COVID-19 Consequences
Examines the Role of Oral Health Care Providers in Current and Future Public Health Challenges The Santa Fe Group, an action-oriented think tank seeking to improve lives through oral health, […]
Santa Fe Group Coordinates Testing for Tomorrow [T4T] Collaborative
T4T Education & Industry leaders seek to Identify Best Point of Care Test The Santa Fe Group is proud to coordinate the Testing for Tomorrow [T4T] Collaborative and announce its […]
HHS Secretary Azar Meets with President Tsai of Taiwan and Praises Taiwan’s Transparent COVID-19 Response
Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and members of the U.S. delegation to Taiwan met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen at the Presidential Office Building. Secretary Azar congratulated […]
How COVID-19 is Impacting Dental Practices and Patient Attitudes Toward Visiting the Dentist
In case you missed last week’s American Dental Association webinar, How COVID19 is Impacting Dental Practices and Patient Attitudes Toward Visiting the Dentist, you can download these slides on the ADA Health Policy Institute website.
Preparedness Tools for Healthcare Professionals and Facilities Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The CDC’s official “Preparedness Tools for Healthcare Professionals and Facilities Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)”
How a 230-Location DSO Is Planning to Test All Patients for COVID-19 and Assist With Follow-Up Care
Last week, North American Dental Group began COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody testing in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Learn more about NADG’s extensive coronavirus response in this interview with Chief Medical Officer […]
Rationing Social Contact During the COVID-19 Pandemic
An interesting US study (published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences) that assessed COVID-19 transmission risk and social benefits in the US
How to Prepare for Reopening Your Workplace
With many states allowing businesses to reopen, associations are looking more closely at how they might reopen their doors when the time comes. While returning to work may sound like […]
COVID-19: A Call to Action to the Dental Profession
In our 25-year history as an action-oriented, nonprofit think tank, passionate about improving lives through oral health, the volunteer members of the Santa Fe Group have never experienced anything like […]