A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS July 15, 2020
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Future of summer camps uncertain amid pandemic
NBC Nightly News
July 9, 2020
Dr. Jason Newland
Other outlets: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, KTVI-TV FOX2News, KY3-TV, Springfield, MO

If you're planning on renting a vacation home this summer during COVID-19, here's what you need to know
Business Insider
July 2, 2020
Dr. Andrew Janowski

Feeling anxious about wearing a mask? Here are 5 ways to overcome it
Forbes
July 1, 2020
Dr. Jessica Gold

Study of Spain population’s COVID-19 antibody tests suggests herd immunity ‘unachievable,’ researchers say
WNYW Fox 5 and several other Fox affiliates
July 11, 2020
Dr. Christopher Farnsworth

Coronavirus News: Gamers vs. COVID-19 in search for a vaccine
WABC-TV (New York)
July 1, 2020
Dr. Greg Bowman
Related news release

Meet the COVID-19 doctors on the front lines for a 2nd time
ABC News
July 12, 2020
Dr. Jessica Gold

Charts rank COVID-19 risk involved in more than 60 activities
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 14, 2020
Dr. Andrew Janowski

Washington University sets up platform to screen potential COVID-19 antiviral drugs
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 1, 2020
Dr. Jennifer Philips
Related news release

Missouri surpasses 1,000 deaths as statewide rise in COVID-19 cases leaves hospitals wary
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 1, 2020
Dr. Hilary Babcock

Vaccines - what can the past tell us about the future?
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
July 5, 2020
Dr. Michael Kinch

Experts pitch surveillance system to detect viruses before next pandemic
United Press International
July 9, 2020
Drs. Jennifer Philips and Gideon Erkenswick
Other outlets: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Related news release

Experimental drug shows promising results for rare form of ALS
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 8, 2020
Dr. Timothy Miller
Related news release

20-somethings make up the highest percentage of COVID-19 patients in St. Louis
KMOV-TV News4
July 13, 2020
Dr. Hilary Babcock

How to safeguard mental health as pandemic becomes 'a really long haul'
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
July 6, 2020
Dr. Jessica Gold

Younger people comprise one-third of all virus cases in St. Louis, mayor says
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 14, 2020
Dr. Hilary Babcock

Answering your coronavirus questions
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 12, 2020
Dr. Jason Newland

Answering frequently asked questions on how to properly wear a mask
KMOV-TV News4
July 2, 2020
Dr. Alexis Elward

Language barriers hinder Spanish-speaking immigrants from getting coronavirus tests
KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis)
July 14, 2020
Dr. Chris Prater

Washington University doctor answers your COVID-19 questions
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 5, 2020
Dr. Jason Newland

Missouri again breaks record for most COVID-19 cases reported in single day
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 10, 2020
Dr. Alexis Elward

Lingering effects of COVID-19 on the lungs, heart, brain, kidneys and immune system
Palm Beach Post
July 10, 2020
Dr. Jessica Gold

The truth about blood types and the coronavirus
Elemental (Medium.com Publication)
July 2, 2020
Dr. James Fleckenstein

Missouri inks contract with Washington University to assist with virus tracking
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 3, 2020
Dr. Elvin Geng

Rural stroke patients less likely to survive
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
July 10, 2020
Karen Joynt Maddox

Washington University doctor answers your COVID-19 questions
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 2, 2020
Dr. Jason Newland

Are pools and lakes safe during the COVID pandemic? What we know
CNET
July 11, 2020
Dr. Andrew Janowski

Doctors warn heat and humidity could exacerbate COVID-19 symptoms
KMOV-TV News4
July 9, 2020
Dr. Alexis Elward

Why pediatricians support children returning to school and what should be on your back-to-school checklist
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 7, 2020
Dr. Rachel Orschlen

Washington University doctor answers your COVID-19 questions
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 9, 2020
Dr. Jason Newland

Is racism a mental illness?
Vice
July 7, 2020
Dr. Tahir Rahman

Dr. Jessi Gold talks about mask anxiety
KTRS (The Talk of STL)
July 14, 2020
Dr. Jessica Gold

For the greater good: A profile of Eva Harris
The Scientist
July 13, 2020
Dr. Michael Diamond

Hospital ratings often depend more on nice rooms than on health care
Washington Post
July 4, 2020
Dr. Terence Myckatyn

6 harmful effects of lack of sleep — and why it's unhealthy
MSN Network
July 8, 2020
Dr. Raman Malhotra

Updated organ transplantation guidelines can make a difference for thousands of people. Some experts argue it's not enough
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 7, 2020
Drs. William Chapman and Rupa Patel

Doctors worry we’ll see more firework injuries with local displays canceled
KPLR-TV News 11
July 1, 2020
Dr. Gil Grand

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