The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted healthcare systems in many ways beyond direct care of COVID-19 patients. One disruption lies in the public health infrastructure for reporting of infectious diseases, such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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The Bayview Oath: Transcending Barriers in the Time of COVID-19
Posted by | A Day in the LifeEvery year, a new crop of interns at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center creates an oath, a “North Star” to help guide us through residency and reaffirm our collective commitment to humanism and professionalism. This year it will be a bit different.
Vaccine Season in Full Swing
Posted by | Perspectives in ResearchWith cold and flu season fast approaching, the push to vaccinate communities against influenza is greater than ever. Meanwhile, COVID-19 vaccine trials are working furiously to release a winning candidate by the end of the year.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Says #KEEPITUP
Posted by | A Day in the LifeOur school of medicine residents and fellows point to their masks to show how they mask up when they’re at the lab or in the hospital, and keep it up when they’re working out, socializing and running errands.
Divergence in Coronavirus Opinions
Posted by | A Day in the LifeNot everyone wants to follow the CDC’s coronavirus guidelines in my home — what should I do? A medical student weighs in.
Love in the Time of Coronavirus
Posted by | A Day in the LifePlanning a wedding is hard. Canceling it due to a pandemic is harder. Graduate student Veronica Busa lets us in on her wedding journey.
Walking Through This Pandemic
Posted by | A Day in the LifeThis pandemic has uprooted nearly every aspect of our lives, including our exercise routines and regimens. For one medical student, walking has become an enjoyable and important way to stay active during these challenging times.
Caring for Your Pet During COVID-19
Posted by | A Day in the LifeCOVID-19 is a stressful time and has taken a toll on many people’s physical and mental health. The same can be said for our beloved pets. Here are some important facts about COVID-19 in pets and pet mental health.
Cancer in the Time of Coronavirus
Posted by | A Day in the LifeHealth care has pivoted in response to COVID-19, but how have these changes affected cancer patients? A student shares her perspective on having a parent with cancer during the pandemic.
ADHD in a Pandemic
Posted by | A Day in the LifeGrace Steward, a third-year graduate student, shares how ADHD impacted her work prior to the pandemic. Because the pandemic has radically shifted how we work, her perspective has changed on how to better accommodate her own disability even after the pandemic has passed.