Confronting COVID-19

An expert pediatrician discusses the unique symptoms we’re seeing in children diagnosed with Coronavirus and how to keep your child safe as you return to the doctor.

Featuring: Joseph Aracri, DO, System Chair, Pediatrics

Is it safe to go back to the doctor? We ask our experts how providers are protecting patients and what the new normal could look like for routine care and elective surgeries.

Featuring: Tony Farah, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical and Clinical Transformation Officer, Highmark Health and Sri Chalikonda, MD, Chief Medical Operations Officer, Allegheny Health Network

Hear first-hand from a Critical Care ICU Nurse about her experience taking care of Coronavirus patients – and when she tested positive herself. If you or someone you know has recovered from the virus and are interested in donating plasma to help COVID-19 patients, please contact the AHN C2P3 team at 412-858-C2P3, or [email protected].

Learn how AHN is working to keep you safe as hospitals and care sites begin to reopen. AHN’s Chief Medical Officer discusses what to expect when returning to the doctor and how the virus has changed our experience with health care.
Featuring: Don Whiting, MD, AHN Chief Medical Officer & President of the Allegheny Clinic

From kind messages to donations of supplies and food, AHN is extremely grateful for the outpouring of support from the communities it serves. If you’re wondering how you can give back to our AHN hospital care teams, visit AHN.org/WaysToHelp or email your messages of thanks to [email protected].

Featuring: Allie Quick, AHN Chief Philanthropy Officer

As the country re-opens, many of us might be unsure about what the best methods are for testing and Coronavirus prevention. We ask our experts about different types of tests and how to prevent a “second spike” as we navigate our new normal.
Featuring: Kymberly Gyure, MD, Chair, AHN Pathology Institute and Tony Farah, MD, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical and Clinical Transformation Officer, Highmark Health

COVID’s Impact on Domestic Violence
Across the globe, domestic violence reports have surged as individuals spend more time isolated in their homes. Learn why Coronavirus has contributed to another growing crisis.
Featuring: Nicole Molinaro, President & CEO of the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh

What is mindfulness? An expert from AHN’s Behavioral Health Institute provides insights, ways to practice it, and leads listeners through a simple breathing exercise.
Featuring: William Davis, Ed.D., Founder and Program Manager, The CHILL Project, AHN Behavioral Health

Extended periods of social isolation can lead to depression and anxiety. We ask a psychiatrist about ways you can improve your mood and outlook to help you cope with all the changes to your accustomed lifestyle.

Featuring: Gary Swanson, MD, AHN Psychiatrist and Patton Van Nickell, MD, System Chair, AHN Psychiatry

There are lots of resources you can turn to during a crisis. Learn how to support yourself - and your community even in the midst of crisis. We’ll explore how with a representative from the United Way. For help from the United Way, call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org.

Featuring: Evan Frazier, Senior Vice President, Community Affairs, Highmark Health and Bobbi Watt Geer, President and CEO, United Way of Southwestern PA.