By James C. Etheridge, MD, and Christy E. Cauley, MD, MPH The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to worsen existing disparities in the delivery of surgical care. Millions of elective operations have been postponed or cancelled as resources are taxed and safety concerns mount.¹ This unprecedented backlog of operations has forced surgeons, hospitals, and healthcare systems to… Continue reading Addressing disparities in surgical care during COVID-19: Zara Cooper discusses the Equity Dashboard at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
In a Q&A, Dr. Rebecca Weintraub discusses America’s vaccination progress and the potential benefits of global vaccination.
Dr. Rebecca Weintraub on states’ vaccine guidelines and their impact on front-line essential workers.
An Essential Network to Support 200 Million Vaccinations in 100 Days The speed of development and evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines has far exceeded expectations, but many leaders face ongoing uncertainty in delivering the vaccines with speed, scale, and equity. Conventional healthcare sites will not be sufficient to achieve rapid enough vaccination to stop the pandemic,… Continue reading The Global Mass Vaccination Site Collaborative
Dr. Evan Benjamin comments on addressing concerns that people may have about COVID-19 vaccines.
Ariadne Labs’ Julie Rosenberg and her father, Dr. Mark L. Rosenberg, on how COVID-19 has highlighted ways to improve public health.
Dr. Rebecca Weintraub remarks on the geopolitical implications of the U.S.’s plans for surplus vaccines.
Dr. Asaf Bitton offers guidance on family celebrations and travel.
Dr. Weintraub in the Miami Herald on the importance of an efficient vaccine delivery system.
BetterBirth Safe Childbirth Checklist Webinar #4 Tuesday, March 30th from 9am-10am EST The BetterBirth Community of Practice will be hosting four panelists from around the globe to share their lessons learned and best practices for overcoming challenges in maternal-newborn health during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are unable to join us for this webinar or… Continue reading Webinar: Overcoming Challenges in Maternal-Newborn Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Best Practices From Around the World