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WNYC: New York State Will Allow Birthing Partners In Delivery Rooms Despite Coronavirus Concerns

Dr. Neel Shah spoke with WNYC about the state’s decision on birthing partners during the pandemic.

The New York Times: What if I Need to Go on a Ventilator?

In this column for the New York Times, Dr. Daniela Lamas draws on her experience as an emergency room physician to discuss the medical ramifications of being on a ventilator.

Harvard Business Review: Lessons from Italy’s Response to Coronavirus

Raffaella Sadun, research associate, and her co-authors examine the cognitive biases, lack of data and incomplete response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy and outlined specific actions that the US. could take to avoid these missteps.

A 20-something extrovert’s guide to social distancing

By Christian Goodwin It began as a thought experiment over dinner two weeks ago. Wouldn’t it be a chilling sci-fi story, if there was a pandemic that was deadly to older people, but ignored by young people because they thought they were immune? I shrugged it off as an apocalyptic-dread scenario. The next day I… Continue reading A 20-something extrovert’s guide to social distancing

Zero Visitation Policy: A Call for Empathy During Troubling Times

Download as a PDF Pandemic precautions are now in place. Zero visitation policies at hospitals mean no one besides patients are allowed into the facility. Zero—no family members, no friends, no loved ones. It goes against our humanity and everything we, as health care providers, have done in the past, but it is a necessity,… Continue reading Zero Visitation Policy: A Call for Empathy During Troubling Times

The New York Times: Being Together While Staying Apart

The New York Times reporter interviewed Dr. Bitton, who provided more clarity to the concept of “social distancing” in one comment.

Keeping Kids Out of the Clinic Who Don’t Need to Be There

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended on March 18, 2020: “Keep children out of the health care system if it’s not necessary. Use telemedicine and other non-direct care, when appropriate. Review infection-control measures, including asking patients with symptoms to call ahead so they can be evaluated in isolation… Continue reading Keeping Kids Out of the Clinic Who Don’t Need to Be There

Fatherly: Coronavirus and Kids: Doctors Answer Parents’ COVID-19 Questions

Dr. Shah is among the medical personnel interviewed answering questions about COVID-19 and children.

The New York Times: I’m on the Front Lines. I Have No Plan for This.

Dr. Lamas’ personal story of having to treat COVID-19 patients in the hospital who can’t have their loved ones near them — even on their deathbed.