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Episodes
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Transplant patients are at higher risk for COVID-19 and should get the vaccine, but only those using mRNA. Lewis Teperman, MD, director of transplant services for Northwell Health and vice chair of surgery at North Shore University Hospital, explains.
Organ transplants during COVID-19
Dr. Teperman led the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) strikeforce, which wrote the blueprint on how to perform transplants safely during the pandemic. Read some of his insights
6 questions with Dr. Teperman on the COVID vaccine and transplant patients
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
More from the experts
Dr. Brown explains the often misunderstood intention of vaccines
Addressing maternal morbidity and maternal mortality among Black women
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
With limited research available, Michael Nimaroff, MD, senior vice president and executive director, Ob-Gyn Services, explains why Northwell recommends pregnant women get vaccinated. Also, hear Elizabeth Espinal, a research coordinator in her second trimester, discuss her experience getting the first dose of the medication.
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Despite the World Health Organization's announcement that it does not recommend the Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, Northwell Health along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and other national societies remain supportive of vaccinating pregnant women who meet criteria for vaccination.
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
As more people are becoming eligible for the historic vaccine, Onisis Stefas, PharmD, Northwell's chief pharmacy officer, breaks down the science behind the medication, as well as the massive undertaking to distribute it.
More from the experts
Relive the delivery of the first COVID vaccines at Northwell Health
Dr. Stefas talks the importance of vaccinations with Healthline
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Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
When will the second COVID patient surge peak? Data can provide advance warning. John D'Angelo, MD, Northwell's chief of integrated operations, explains.
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Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
COVID-19 significantly altered patient experiences. Sven Gierlinger, Northwell's senior vice president and chief experience officer, suggests how it can be used to advance care.
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Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Gun violence skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chethan Sathya, MD, director of Northwell’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention, discusses health care’s role in stemming the issue and the health system's 2020 Gun Violence Prevention Forum, which featured key speakers like Michael R. Bloomberg and Gabby Giffords.
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More from the experts
Watch Dr. Sathya's panel discussion on Streamlining Solutions for Healthcare System Collaboration, which featured:
- Lloyd Dean, CEO of CommonSpirit Health
- Thomas Jackiewicz, President of University of Chicago Medical Center
- Peter L. Slavin, MD, Professor of Health Policy, Harvard Medical School; President of Massachusetts General Hospital
Watch the 2020 Gun Violence Prevention Forum in its entirety on YouTube.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly hard on communities of color, including pregnant women. Michael Nimaroff, MD, senior vice president and executive director, Ob-Gyn Services, discusses this impact and what health system's can do to assist.
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Learn more about the MOMS initiative at Northwell Health, which provides improved communication and resources to addresses high maternal morbidity and maternal mortality among Black women
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
A highly politicized pandemic, social injustices and a tumultuous election season defined 2020. Deb Salas-Lopez, MD, MPH, senior vice president of community and population Health, explains how the lessons learned can be used to address social determinants of health, revive poor communities and build a better tomorrow.
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Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
COVID-19 disrupted many aspects of our lives, including the workplace. Here’s what we’ve learned from the pandemic and how it will shape work moving forward. Featured speaker: Joseph Moscola, PA, senior vice president and chief people officer of Northwell Health.
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Joseph shares three hard-earned insights on how to manage a large workforce in a time of transition