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Too frail for infusion? Doctor brings monoclonal antibodies to homebound

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 21, 2021 4:00 AM CT | Published: October 21, 2021 4:00 AM CT
<strong>Dr. David Weber, founder and CEO of&nbsp; Housecall Family Medicine, administers monoclonal antibodies to COVID patient Rachell Meridieth on Monday, Oct. 18, at her Lakeland home. Weber also is Meritan&rsquo;s medical director.</strong> (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

Dr. David Weber, founder and CEO of Housecall Family Medicine, administers monoclonal antibodies to COVID patient Rachell Meridieth on Monday, Oct. 18, at her Lakeland home. Weber also is Meritan’s medical director. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

The treatment is for the homebound; it’s not a concierge service for the able. 

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Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.


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