Author: Audrey Adams

Former U.S. Surgeon General-Dr. Regina Benjamin: COVID 19 Affecting People of Color at Higher Rates

Audrey Adams

Dr. Regina Benjamin, the 18th Surgeon General of the United States and a member of the American Heart Association board of directors joins me to talk about why COVID-19 and cardiovascular diseases including stroke are affecting African Americans, US Hispanics and rural populations at disproportionately higher rates.

Dr. William Kassler, Deputy Health Officer and Lead Population Health Officer, IBM Watson Health

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COVID-19 continues to upend normal life and put stress on individuals, families, communities and businesses, alike. While much of the world’s population exercises social distancing or experiences total lockdown to protect one’s physical health, the resulting feelings of isolation may exacerbate two other growing health problems – loneliness in the elderly, and the ongoing, global mental health crisis.

IBM: Free Tools to Track Coronavirus in local Communities DETAILS

Audrey Adams

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, IBM is offering free tools to help consumers track the reported cases of coronavirus in their local communities. Sheri Bachstein, Global Head of Consumer Business, The Weather Company is my guest.

The Importance of Social Distancing – Dr. Patrice Harris

Audrey Adams

The leading U.S. medical and health organizations today called on the American people to stay home to help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and limit its long-term health effect on our country.

Donna R. Williams, DDS, on Covid-19

Audrey Adams

I spoke with Donna R. WIliams, DDS about the impact that Covid-19 has had on her dental practice and the interconnectivity between your mouth and the overall health of your body.

Her practice, Morningside Dental Care, is celebrating 25 years in Harlem.

The Impact of Coronavirus On People with Diabetes

Audrey Adams

The president of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) , Dr. Sandra Weber joins me to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on people with diabetes.

The Coronavirus Pandemic: What Facebook is Doing to Keep People Safe and Informed

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Since COVID-19 was declared a global health emergency, Facebook has been working closely with global and national health authorities to promote credible information to keep people safe and informed. My guest is Kang-Xing Jin, Head of Health, Facebook.

John Wang on Covid-19 Impact on the Asian American Community

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John Wang, President /CEO of the Asian American Business Development Center, Inc. (AABDC) which he founded in New York City in 1994 talks with me about an article he wrote about the impact that Covid 19 has had on the Asian American community.

John Wang: Coronavirus Fears are Breeding Racism Against Asian Americans

Audrey Adams

New York City is America’s ultimate melting pot. You can’t go a city block without sharing the sidewalk with people of every color.

But these days, being in the city of Lady Liberty feels not just unwelcoming, but scary, particularly if you happen to be Asian. Because of the linkage of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, to China, the disease has become associated with East Asians of any type, regardless of whether you have even the faintest possibility of being infected.