Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFaith Leader Offers Lessons Learned from COVID-19
Episode 21
While all eyes are on the vaccination efforts in the United States, one religious leader from Rhode Island reflects on the things he hopes people wil…
5 years, 5 months ago
Have States Responded to COVID-19 Differently?
Episode 20
States in New England have so much in common. Eagle eyed travelers will notice that Rhode Island and New Hampshire —in particular — share similar his…
5 years, 6 months ago
What Happened to the Flu: Did it Fly Away
Episode 19
What happened to the flu?
Researchers and public health officials have seen an intriguing decline in influenza cases across the United States and mos…
5 years, 6 months ago
COVID-19 in a Correctional Facility
Episode 18
It was evident early on in the pandemic that incarcerated individuals were at an increased risk for COVID-19. Many prisons, including facilities in R…
5 years, 6 months ago
Administering Vaccines: Who Gets to Go First
Episode 17
Rhode Island recently reached an important milestone in its vaccine rollout. At the start of February, the state counted over 100,000 vaccines admin…
5 years, 6 months ago
COVID-19 Variants and Vaccines
Episode 16
There are many questions swirling around the B-117 variant of COVID-19—also dubbed the UK variant—that has appeared in more than 30 countries includi…
5 years, 7 months ago
Seeking Safe Harbor During COVID-19: Homelessness in Rhode Island
Episode 15
Imagine—for a second—being one missed payment away from experiencing homelessness. While that very thought can be unsettling, it is a reality for man…
5 years, 7 months ago
How Safe Are Vaccines: Wading Through the COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
Episode 14
Over the last 100 years, vaccines have become an important tool for helping prevent the spread of disease. Smallpox and polio claimed countless lives…
5 years, 7 months ago
My Cancer Story: Personal Narratives of Resilience
Episode 13
It is estimated that roughly 1.8 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. While there are several treatments for canc…
5 years, 7 months ago
COVID Explained: Making Sense of Information
Episode 12
While scientists and researchers worked relentlessly throughout 2020 to understand and respond to COVID-19 effectively, the general public at times h…
5 years, 7 months ago