Response to COVID-19
Brie Williams Publish “COVID-19 Amidst Carceral Contexts: The Overton Window of Political Possibility and Policy Change”
Brie Williams MD, MS wrote a commentary on JPHMP Direct with Cynthia Golembeski, and others entitled “COVID-19 Amidst Carceral Contexts: The Overton Window of Political Possibility and Policy Change.” The article discusses how the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to the inequities that exist in our public health system, particularly the criminal justice system.
Louise Aronson Interviewed About Care for Older Adults During COVID-19 Outbreak
Louise Aronson, MD has been interviewed by multiple media outlets regarding care for older adults during the COVID-19 outbreak. Please read articles below:
Rebecca Sudore Interviewed in “The COVID-19 talk families need to have now”
Rebecca Sudore, MD was interviewed in an article entitled “The COVID-19 talk families need to have now” published in The Mercury News.
Rebecca Sudore Quoted in “Coronavirus patients often unprepared when they arrive at hospital; Prepare for Your Care campaign offers recommendations”
Rebecca Sudore, MD was quoted in an article entitled “Coronavirus patients often unprepared when they arrive at hospital; Prepare for Your Care campaign offers recommendations” published in Oregon Live/ The Oregonian.
Michael Steinman's National Task Force Release Implementation Guide For Improving Medication Management during COVID-19 Pandemic
The national task force that Michael Steinman, MD has been chairing about managing medicines in nursing homes (i.e., long-term care and post-acute care facilities) released an implementation guide, with support from major national organizations. The guide can be found at https://www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/centers/lamy/optimizing-medication-management-during-covid19-pandemic/
Drs. Steinman, Perry, and Perissinotto Publish COVID-19 Related Commentary in JAMA International Medicine
Michael Steinman, MD, Laura Perry, MD and Carla Perissinotto, MD wrote a commentary entitled, "Meeting the Care Needs of Older Adults Isolated at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic" published in JAMA International Medicine.
Mike Steinman and Carla Perissinotto Quoted in "Health risks for older adults during pandemic go beyond COVID-19"
Michael Steinman, MD and Carla Perissinotto, MD were interviewed and quoted in an article entitled, "Health risks for older adults during pandemic go beyond COVID-19" in the United Press International.
Evie Kalmar Gives DPM Grand Rounds
Evie Kalmar, MD gave DPM Grand Rounds this morning on Caring for Seriously Ill and Older Patients with COVID-19. She gave an excellent talk focused mostly on proactive advance care planning, followed by a panel including Kana McKee, MD and Natalie Young, MD, along with several DPM members.
Brie Williams Amplifies Statement “Correctional Health is Public Health”
Brie Williams, MD, MS is featured in Urban Institute’s Critical Value podcast "#51 How Can We Minimize Coronavirus Risk in Prisons and Jails?",
Brie Williams Participate in NCCHC roundtable webinar
Brie Williams, MD, MS participated in a NCCHC roundtable webinar for law enforcement and correctional health care where she addressed the public health rationale for decarceration, as well as the implementation of prognostication in correctional settings.