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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.

The COVID Resilience Marathon

By Nomi Levy-Carrick, MD, MPhil The Boston marathon was delayed and, in its stead, we are asked to engage in a totally different test of endurance. Instead of running a distance, we are keeping our distance. Instead of counting the miles, we are counting the days. Instead of reveling in the crowds among strangers, we… Continue reading The COVID Resilience Marathon

ProPublica: What Coronavirus Means for Pregnancy and Other Things New and Expecting Mothers Should Know

Neel Shah speaks witth ProPublica about what pregnant women need to know during the pandemic.

COVID Pandemic: Conserving Personal Protective Equipment

By Evan M. Benjamin, MD, MS; Mary Brindle, MD, MPH; Sue Gullo RN, MS; and Saranya Loehrer, MD, MPH In the past few weeks, the global pandemic attributed to COVID-19 has taken root in the United States. As our health care systems, scientists, and society mount preparedness and response efforts, one issue seems of paramount… Continue reading COVID Pandemic: Conserving Personal Protective Equipment