A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS June 16, 2020
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

4 ways to help if your kid is depressed
New York Times
June 2, 2020
Dr. Joan Luby

Experts warn large protests may become 'breeding grounds' for the coronavirus
USA Today
June 1, 2020
Dr. Hilary Babcock

Be safe, protect others when you hire someone to come into your house
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
June 2, 2020
Dr. Steven Lawrence

Trump’s focus shifts away from coronavirus
Wall Street Journal
June 5, 2020
Dr. Hilary Babcock

Can Operation Warp Speed deliver a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year
Los Angeles Times
June 2, 2020
Dr. Michael Kinch

As the economy reopens, scientists still have a lot to learn about coronavirus immunity
Los Angeles Times
June 12, 2020
Dr. Jeffrey Henderson

Front-line doctors face a mental health crisis amid coronavirus. Can medicine overcome the culture of stoicism?
ABC News
May 31, 2020
Dr. Jessica Gold

The first Covid vaccines may not prevent Covid infection
Bloomberg
June 15, 2020
Dr. Michael Kinch

Did protests fuel COVID-19 cases? Are we already in a second wave? Your coronavirus questions, answered
USA Today
June 13, 2020
Dr. Hilary Babcock

18 breathable face masks, just in time for summer
Vogue
June 9, 2020
Dr. Dharushana Muthulingam

Watch now: St. Louis health care workers take to street in support of movement
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 5, 2020
Dr. Wenners Ballard III, Dr. Alison Snyder-Warwick, Maren Loe

Genetically engineered lab mice to boost COVID-19 vaccine and research
International Business Times
June 10, 2020
Dr. Michael Diamond
Other outlets: Fox News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Business Journal
Related news release

Missouri sees nearly 300 new COVID-19 cases, biggest daily jump since early May
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 5, 2020
Dr. Hilary Babcock

First known U.S. lung transplant for COVID-19 patient performed in Chicago
NPR
June 12, 2020
Dr. Daniel Kreisel

Avoiding a COVID-19 resurgence as businesses reopen, events rescheduled
KTVI-TV FOX2News
June 4, 2020
Dr. Hilary Babcock
Related news release

Sick alone, mourning alone: COVID-19 hits the elderly and African Americans the hardest in Missouri
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 6, 2020
Dr. Elvin Geng
Related news release

'I feel like I’m not doing anything': Scientists find research difficult during pandemic
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
June 9, 2020
Dr. Farshid Guilak

People are going to protest George Floyd's death. Here's how to do so more safely.
ABC News
June 12, 2020
Dr. Rupa Patel

Here’s what to do with clothing that's been sprayed with tear gas
Allure Magazine
June 11, 2020
Dr. Jeffrey Siegler
Other outlets: Yahoo

Return to youth sports begins as estimated $2.4 billion loss to youth sports from COVID-19 may grow
HEC-TV
June 14, 2020
Dr. Jason Newland

Less sex or fewer tests? Missouri saw big drop in sexually transmitted infections during stay-at-home April
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 11, 2020
Dr. Hilary Reno

Kenneth E. Remy: A deadly virus is robbing us of simple human interaction
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 10, 2020
Dr. Kenneth Remy

A season of pain: Protesters risk coronavirus to demand an end to police brutality
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
June 10, 2020
Dr. Hilary Babcock

Missouri, St. Louis region, see more new coronavirus cases as restrictions ease
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
June 12, 2020
Dr. Elvin Geng

Kansas City, Missouri, Health Department director says city is in second wave of COVID-19
KCUR (Kansas City Public Radio)
June 12, 2020
Dr. Karen Joynt Maddox

The 'Quarantine 15': Weight gain (and loss) and the effects of stay-at-home
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 13, 2020
Dr. Denise Wilfley

BJC leader urges continued precautions to prevent spread of COVID-19
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 11, 2020
Dr. Clay Dunagan

The pandemic's most bitter pill
Mashable
June 11, 2020
Dr. Michael Kinch

Researchers find extensive antibiotic-resistant genes widespread in bacteria that attack humans and soil
International Business Times
June 3, 2020
Dr. Gautam Dantas

Understanding Chris Archer's surgery to treat thoracic outlet syndrome
Forbes
June 3, 2020
Dr. Robert Thompson
Other outlets: CBS Sports, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Host cells release exosomes to sop up bacterial toxins
The Scientist
June 1, 2020
Dr. Philip Stahl

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