This crisis is hard on our mental health
Commentary May 2, 2020 0
By Jack Bernard and Dr. Doug Skelton Government policies on “lockdown” and “reopening” are controversial, sometimes political. But however one feels about such specific issues, there is a real scientific basis for people’s anxiety during this time of COVID-19. For ordinary people, the fear of the virus itself produces stress. People also... Read more
Georgia is probably reopening too soon
Commentary April 27, 2020 2
By Dr. George Leach Gov. Brian Kemp announced last week initial steps aimed at reopening Georgia’s economy. Beginning last Friday, his order allowed gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, cosmetologist, hair designers, nail care artists, estheticians and massage therapists to resume business, provided they comply with... Read more
Protect the most vulnerable from COVID-19
Commentary April 17, 2020 0
By Dr. Shelby R. Wilkes With the rising number of cases in the United States and especially in hot spots such as New York City, Chicago and New Orleans, the imperative for access to testing and health care equity for all Americans is critical in the present pandemic of... Read more
We’re at war, and PPE is doctors’ body armor
Commentary March 29, 2020 3
This Commentary was first published by the Philadelphia Inquirer By Fatima Syed, Deep Shah and Ravi Parikh Just a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic, many U.S. physicians feel that they are at war. War metaphors are now being invoked across the country. The president of the United States... Read more
Where do we stand on COVID?
Jul 11, 2021 0
The spike in RSV cases
Jul 11, 2021 0
Georgia health rankings
Jun 25, 2021 0
Georgia’s COVID-19 reporting needs a major reboot
Commentary May 22, 2020 3