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Hoag Seeks Plasma Donors for COVID Patients

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By Greer Wylder
April 14, 2020

In partnership with the Southern California Blood Bank, Hoag is seeking volunteer plasma donations from individuals that have recovered from a COVID-19 infection. This plasma will be used as an FDA approved an investigational new treatment for seriously ill COVID-19 infected patients.  Donors need to meet the following criteria: You have had a positive test for COVID-19 You can obtain a copy of your positive test result You are fully recovered from your COVID-19 infection  You have been symptom-free for a minimum of 14 days You are otherwise in good health  If you meet the above criteria and are willing…

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ESSENTIALS FOR Work From Home

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By Greer Wylder
April 09, 2020

As we're all adjusting to our current situation and each individual is doing their part to help curb the spread of COVID-19, "social distancing", washing your hands several times a day and working from home have become the "new normal".  As surreal as it all is, keeping a sense of "normalcy" is key as to not let panic and anxiety take over.  A great way to keep your sense of normalcy is getting out of bed and getting ready for work.  Though you most likely are not going to be wearing your best heels or suit, the standard basic top,…

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Spa Gregorie’s Non-Medical Masks

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By Greer Wylder
April 09, 2020

With the CDC advising Americans to wear non-medical masks, Spa Gregorie’s is offering masks that come in several designs for men and women and come with triple-layer support lined with breathable cotton fabric and insulated with a thin foam center for comfort. These masks are designed to prevent touching the face and expelling germs. This mask will not prevent you from getting the coronavirus. They have a limited supply of 3-ply disposable masks, and those are for donation only. They have donated 1500 to local hospitals, health facilities, and others and will continue to do so. Supplies are limited, order…

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Matter of Craft Easter Family Meal Pack

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2020

Matter of Craft is a bottle shop, taproom and scratch kitchen concept that recently opened doors in Huntington Beach in the former Sealegs Wine Bar spot, and in response to the rapid developments of the COVID crisis, has debuted a new Family Meal Pack offering and will be serving specialty Easter brunch pizzas on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12. From Executive Chef Adam Schmalz, the Family Meal Pack includes a hearty helping of 2 lbs. of pasta, housemade marinara sauce, eight meatballs, two loaves of pizza dough bread, and salad greens with dressing. The meal is designed to serve families of…

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The Daily Grill Easter With Family

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2020

The Daily Grill in Irvine is offering Easter Made Easy dinner to go for delivery or curbside. Easter Dinner for 2: $60 - includes 1/4 loaf bread and butter. Easter Dinner for 4-6: $125 - includes 1 loaf of bread and butter, and sugar cookie kit (12 cookies). Add Easter Egg Cookie Decorating Kit (12 Cookies) - $10 Sharable Salad choices: Lemon Arugula, Caesar and Mixed Greens. Choose from Honey Glazed Ham (1lb.) or Roasted Whole Chicken (3lb.) Sides –Select 3 Choose from Ginger Carrots, Garlic Mashed, Green Bean Amandine, Grilled Broccoli, Grilled Asparagus or Mac and Cheese. Choose between…

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