August 18, 2020

A Realistic Expectation for a COVID-19 Vaccine Debut & Distribution

Dr. John Zurlo, chief of infectious disease at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, weighs in with the latest developments on the COVID-19 vaccine.

August 13, 2020

Summer Colds vs. Coronavirus: Here’s What You Should Know

Respiratory viruses may closely resemble COVID-19 with similar symptoms. Here are the key differences.

August 11, 2020

Joint Replacement Surgery Helps Patients Reclaim the Little Things in Life

Cynthia and Roger both experienced some initial anxiety about undergoing surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re both grateful they moved forward.

August 7, 2020

What It’s Like to be Hospitalized During the Pandemic—Without COVID-19

In January 2020, none of us knew what this year would bring, especially not Eli Robbins.

July 29, 2020

Grief and Prejudice – How Asian Americans Are Coping During the Pandemic

A Jefferson faculty shares her family’s experience of grieving the loss of a loved one to COVID-19, while facing racial prejudice and stigma.

July 21, 2020

An Oncologist Reflects on Patient and Self Care During COVID-19

Although Dr. Ana Maria Lopez has been a medical oncologist for more than 20 years, she observes that the challenges of caring for patients during this pandemic are unique.

July 21, 2020

A Patient’s Story of Cancer Treatment During COVID-19

Episode nine of The Health Nexus Podcast

July 20, 2020

Nancy Baxter’s Pregnancy
and Birth Story During COVID-19

A New Jersey mom shares how she had to shift her expectations about her March 2020 delivery during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 16, 2020

How to Manipulate Brain Waves for a Better Mental State

Understanding activity in the brain to help with sleep, stress and focus.

July 9, 2020

A Guide on Going Back – Or Not – in the “Green Phase” of Coronavirus Reopening

As salons, yoga studios, gyms, restaurants and workspaces prepare to open in Pennsylvania’s “green phase” of coronavirus reopening, here’s what you need to consider to stay safe.

June 30, 2020

Here’s What You Need to Know About Going to the Doctor’s During COVID-19

Physicians in cardiology, primary care and urgent care share what you can expect, and what not to, when you come for an appointment.