Do all encounters with the coronavirus present the same risks for becoming infected and becoming very sick?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying SafeAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
A: Start with concrete steps, focus on what you can control, and develop your own skills. A good place to start is this 8 week session open to all and focused on evidence based tactics such as cognitive behavioral therapy and healthy eating. Links: Ohio State University Evidence-Based Tactics Original FB post
