Dr. Fauci Soundbites Regarding COVID-19 in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

AUDIO: Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Chief Medical Advisor to President Biden
BACKGROUND: American Indians and Alaska Natives have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, with both high rates of infection and risk of severe outcomes, including hospitalization and death. While many Tribal Nations have been leaders in...

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Florida Doctor Discusses Colorectal Cancer Mortality Rates Among Younger Women and Cancer Screening Tests During COVID-19

AUDIO: Allison Schneider, MD, FACG, Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, Florida
(Weston, FL, Thursday, March 4, 2021) – Women younger than 50 living in certain “hotspots” like Florida, have a greater risk of dying from Colorectal Cancer. A study published by the American College of Gastroenterology...

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North Carolina Doctor Discusses Colorectal Cancer Mortality Rates Among Younger Women and Cancer Screening Tests During COVID-19

AUDIO: Baha Moshiree, MD, FACG, Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina
(Charlotte, NC, Wednesday, March 3, 2021) – Women younger than 50 living in certain “hotspots” like North Carolina, have a greater risk of dying from Colorectal Cancer. A study published by the American College of...

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Pennsylvania Doctor Discusses Colorectal Cancer Mortality Rates Among Younger Women and Cancer Screening Tests During COVID-19

AUDIO: Joyann Kroser, MD, FACG, Crozer Gastroenterology Associates in Glen Mills (Crozer), Pennsylvania
(Glen Mills, PA, Tuesday, March 2, 2021) – Women younger than 50 living in certain “hotspots” like Pennsylvania, have a greater risk of dying from Colorectal Cancer. A study published by the American College of...

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New Jersey Doctor Discusses Colorectal Cancer Mortality Rates Among Younger Women and Cancer Screening Tests During COVID-19

AUDIO: Sita Chokhavatia, MD, MACG, Valley Medical Group in Ridgewood, New Jersey
(Ridgewood, NJ, Tuesday, March 2, 2021) – Women younger than 50 living in certain “hotspots” like New Jersey, have a greater risk of dying from Colorectal Cancer. A study published by the American College of...

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Health Insurance Marketplace at Healthcare.gov – Special Enrollment Period Now Available

AUDIO: Dr. LaShawn McIver, Director of the Office of Minority Health, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Millions of Americans continue to face uncertainty and new health problems as the pandemic persists, and many remain uninsured or underinsured and still need affordable health insurance. Now through May 15th, the Health Insurance Marketplace...

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Expert on Dangers of Heart Valve Disease for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day

AUDIO: Lindsay Clarke, Vice President of Health Education and Advocacy, Alliance for Aging Research
(Washington, D.C., Friday, February 19, 2021) – Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day is recognized every February 22 during American Heart Month and is dedicated to increasing recognition of the specific risk factors and symptoms of...

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False Sense of Security Provided by Popular Wearable Health Tech

AUDIO: Dr. Marcus Schabacker, President and CEO, ECRI
(Plymouth Meeting, PA, Thursday, February 18, 2021) – Popular medical devices worn by consumers that claim to measure heartrate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, sleep, and other important indicators of health may not be accurate or...

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February Is American Heart Month: COVID-19 and Heart Disease

AUDIO: Dr. David Goff, Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
(Bethesda, MD, Tuesday, February 9, 2021) – This February, as we highlight American Heart Month in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance and urgency of protecting our hearts and improving our cardiovascular health...

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