By ROD ZOOK
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Sen. Jerry Moran was in the area for most of the day Friday.
Moran started in Inman before making his way to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, where he spent about 45 minutes talking with hospital officials about the antibody infusion treatment process used to treat COVID-19 patients. Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that mimic the immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as viruses. Moran also talked with cardiologist Dr. Michael Hagley about the aftereffects they are seeing in COVID patients, especially when it comes to the cardiovascular system and how the virus can cause heart and respiratory damage.
Moran also addressed questions regarding the need for the country to be better prepared for future events and do what is necessary to bring companies that produce PPE and medical equipment back to the USA. Moran also answered questions regarding the mental health issues facing Kansas especially in the rural areas, stating that the federal government may need to step in and find ways to get better mental health care to rural areas of the country.
Moran and Horizons Mental Health Center CEO Michael Garrett discussed mental health issues during the pandemic and the needs mental health practices like Horizons face.
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