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411 - The Bridge Between “Science and the Sanctuary”: Building Trust In COVID-19 Vaccines With Communities of Faith
Season 4 Episode 411
A discussion of vaccines and trust. In an interview with Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, Rev. Dr. Terris King, pastor of Liberty Grace Church of God in Baltim…
4 years, 9 months ago
410 - Omicron in South Africa: The Latest News
Season 4 Episode 410
Nearly a month into the emergence of omicron, much more is known about how omicron behaves in the real world—thanks to the work of scientists like So…
4 years, 9 months ago
409 - Viral Mutations and Global Vaccinations
Season 4 Episode 409
There’s still lots to learn about omicron, but two things are certain: vaccinations will provide some level of protection, and until the majority of …
4 years, 9 months ago
408 - Public Health Forward: A Bipartisan Report About the Future of the Public Health System
Season 4 Episode 408
Public health is having a moment, both in terms of challenges and opportunities. Dr. Anand Parekh, the chief medical adviser to the Bipartisan Policy…
4 years, 9 months ago
407 - Navigating Another COVID Holiday Season
Season 4 Episode 407
Coming into this holiday season, things seemed a lot brighter than they did a year ago in terms of COVID safety: We have a broader toolbox including …
4 years, 9 months ago
406 - Better Together: Helping Young People at Risk for Addiction
Season 4 Episode 406
Addiction prevention often comes in the form of “Just Say No” campaigns. But Dr. Terri Powell knows that to be successful, prevention strategies must…
4 years, 9 months ago
Bonus - The Latest on Omicron
Season 4
Dr. Josh Sharfstein checks in again with Hopkins virologist Dr. Andy Pekosz about omicron and what the data are saying about how easily it can spread…
4 years, 9 months ago
405 - International Finance for COVID Vaccines
Season 4 Episode 405
Prior to COVID-19, the world had the capacity to produce about 5 billion vaccines a year. In the age of COVID, much greater capacity is needed. The U…
4 years, 9 months ago
404 - How Colombia Weathered One of the World’s Most Severe COVID-19 Outbreaks
Season 4 Episode 404
Throughout the pandemic, Colombia has fared better than other South American countries in terms of hospital overload and deaths, due in no small part…
4 years, 9 months ago
403 - World AIDS day: The Impacts of the COVID Pandemic on the HIV Pandemic
Season 4 Episode 403
In the more than 40 years since HIV was first detected there have been incredible advances in testing, prevention, and treatment. But COVID-19 disrup…
4 years, 10 months ago