American Psychological Association Addresses Disparate Impact of COVID-19 on Minority Communities

AUDIO: Dr. Brian Smedley, Public Interest Directorate Chief, American Psychological Association
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, May 19, 2020) – COVID-19 is exposing our nation’s longstanding social and political inequities, in race, class, gender, national origin and other factors. The coronavirus is hitting minority communities hardest, with disproportionate...

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Creator of the South Beach Diet Discusses COVID-19 Hospitalization Risks Associated with Obesity, Insulin Resistance

AUDIO: Dr. Arthur Agatston, world-renowned cardiologist and creator of the South Beach Diet and the New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet
(Philadelphia, PA, Friday, May 15, 2020) – Just recently, doctors at NYU Langone Health center conducted the largest US study of COVID-19 to find that obesity is the single biggest ‘chronic’ factor in New York...

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Tips for Older Adults Isolating at Home or in Assisted Living Facilities

AUDIO: Marcie Fairbanks, Director of Family Services, Capital Caring Health
(Falls Church, V.A., Thursday, May 14, 2020) –  For many seniors, being home alone during the COVID-19 pandemic means being lonely, with stay-at-home requirements now entering their second month in the Washington, D.C./Maryland/Virginia area. Nearly...

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American Federation of Teachers President Discusses Plan to Safely Reopen America’s Schools

AUDIO: Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers
(Washington D.C., Wednesday, May 6, 2020) – The American Federation of Teachers has released a detailed road map that, in the absence of a COVID-19 vaccine, charts a path to safely and responsibly reopen school...

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Doctor Shares Healthcare Options for Those Who Have Lost Insurance Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

AUDIO: Holly Phillips, MD, RxSaver Medical Expert
(Austin, TX, Friday, May 1, 2020) – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major economic impact, with unemployment swelling to levels not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930s. For many, this means they...

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AARP Discusses Nursing Homes in Crisis

AUDIO: Bob Stephen, Vice President Caring and Health Programs, AARP
(Washington, DC, Wednesday, April 29, 2020) – More than 1.3 million Americans live in nursing facilities and rely on them for crucial health and personal care. Residents of these facilities are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19...

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