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Every community has felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but none more so than communities of color. On the next Community Conversation, Dr. Christina Johnson, a family medicine physician and community health advocate, will share some of the ways communities of color have been disproportionally impacted by COVID-19 and what viewers need to know about the vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in New Jersey, so how do you get one? The journey is underway to make sure every eligible person who wants to receive the vaccine can get it. On the next Community Conversation, find out how Atlantic Health System is opening new doors for vaccine distribution and what’s being done to increase capacity from Brian Gragnolati, President and CEO and Kevin Lenahan, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.

When will the COVID-19 vaccine be available? Do we still need to wear masks once vaccinated? How are hospitals preparing to distribute the vaccine? On this Community Conversation, Brian Gragnolati, President & CEO, Atlantic Health System, shares what you need to know now about the vaccine and takes a look at what’s to come in the weeks and months ahead.

Dr. Stanley Fiel, Regional Chairman of Medicine, AHS, explains why this year’s smoking cessation efforts are more important than ever.

The seasons of gratitude and giving can come with some real dietary challenges. Elkin Nunez, MD, director, endocrinology, MMC, shares tips to help those with diabetes make healthy holiday decisions.

For some individuals who have COVID-19, recovering from the virus can take weeks or months of battling various symptoms. On the next Community Conversation, Dr. Steven Sheris, SVP, Physician Enterprise, Atlantic Health System, shares how the Atlantic COVID Recovery Center helps patients on their journey to recovery.

Are you ready to #AskHer? Join AHS in asking the women in your life if they have had their annual mammogram. On the next Community Conversation, breast surgeon Rebecca Yang, MD, Atlantic Breast Associates, and Lydia Nadeau, Executive Director, AHS Cancer Care, discuss mammograms and how you can #AskHer!

September is National Preparedness Month, so now is the time to take charge of your health. On the next Community Conversation, Scott Lauter, MD, MBA, FACP, FHM, Chief Medical Officer, Atlantic Medical Group and Faith Goldman, MD, Atlantic Breast Associates - Branchburg share some crucial information and answer your questions about the screenings and examinations you should get now to protect your health and well being!

Whether it’s in-person or virtually, children will be going back to school in the fall. So how can parents keep their kids safe, healthy and ready to learn? On Atlantic Health System’s latest Community Conversation, join Tyree Winters, DO, a pediatrician with Atlantic Medical Group, for some important tips that will help make this school year an A+!