Confronting Covid

Financial Implications of the Pandemic

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:22:42 GMT

In Episode 4, Layla talks about the impacts the pandemic has had on the economy from both a micro and macro perspective. She interviews Peter Sanfelippo, a financial advisor for over 20 years in St. Louis, MO. Peter provides advice to Americans for how to recover economically from the pandemic and how to protect their assets if another pandemic or catastrophic event erupts globally.

Long-Haul Side Effects of COVID-19

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:16:52 GMT

In Episode 5, Layla discusses long term side effects seen in a population of COVID-19 patients. She talks about the symptoms seen, the demographic, and what we can do to treat and prevent these symptoms. Layla interviews Dr. Jeffery Jones, an infectious disease physician, who discusses research on this topic.

Mental Health Impacts of a Quarantined Year

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:14:49 GMT

In this weeks episode of Confronting COVID, Layla discusses the mental health toll that has been placed on both lay people and health care workers. She interviews Dr. Christina Wagner, a clinical psychologist and psychology and global health professor at DePauw University. They discuss shifts in mental health Dr. Wagner has noticed in the healthcare industry as well as tips for improving our mental health during these unprecedented times.

Immunology Behind COVID-19 and Vaccine Efficacy

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:12:16 GMT

In episode 2, Layla flies solo to discuss how our bodies immune systems respond to COVID-19. She discusses treatment options for those who have COVID depending on the severity of their illness. Finally, Layla goes into discussing the science behind the vaccines and why they work.

What's a Coronavirus?

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 03:54:42 GMT

In Layla's pilot episode of Confronting Covid , she unpacks the history and family of coronaviruses, how COVID-19 is different from other viruses, and why the SARS-COV-2 virus turned into a pandemic. Layla interviews Dr. Jeffery Jones, an infectious disease physician and founder of the St. Francis Travelers Health Program in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Jones helps to explain the science and anatomy behind COVID-19.