Podcast

Jaqui Jones, MD, a family medicine physician at Prisma Health, explains why getting a flu shot this year is extremely important. She addresses common flu myths and answers frequently asked questions, including how to avoid a sore arm after a flu shot.

Prisma Health infectious disease specialist Edwin Hayes, MD, explains how to stay safe when voting in the upcoming election.

Robin LaCroix, MD, Medical Director and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital Upstate, talks about her specialty: infectious diseases in children. She discusses the necessity of continuing proper child wellness visits during the pandemic, as well as the apparent resilience of children to COVID-19.

From Focus on the Upstate on 1063WORD.com

Saria Saccocio, MD, Ambulatory Chief Medical Officer at Prisma Health, discussed the upcoming flu season and encouraged vigilance against a possible “twindemic.” She also shared some new data on the effectiveness of mask ordinances and addressed a listener’s concerns about daycare safety and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Geoff Williams, director of Behavioral Care Outpatient Programs with Prisma Health–Midlands, explains how to take care of your mental health as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. He offers tips on how to reduce stress caused by social media and family disagreements, as well as challenges such as remote learning, job loss or sickness. 

Saria Saccocio, MD, Ambulatory Chief Medical Officer for Prisma Health, discussed the importance of convalescent plasma donations, how students can stay safe when returning to campus, and the results of a recent survey that found social media is the source of a large amount of COVID-19 misinformation.

From Focus on the Upstate on 1063WORD.com