This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. James McElligott about virtual appointments (or telehealth visits), which have become part of the new normal during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. McElligott is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director of the Center for Telehealth at MUSC.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Rochelle Hanson about coping with uncertainty and protecting our mental health during the pandemic. Dr. Hanson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of trauma, and she’s a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at The National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center at MUSC.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Michael Schmidt about preventing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. Dr. Schmidt is a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at MUSC and he is the past Chair of the Council of Microbial Sciences at the American Society for Microbiology

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Laura Carpenter about helping children with autism spectrum disorder adjust to changes during the pandemic, including creating new routines for kids and tips to help parents. Dr. Carpenter is a Professor of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine at MUSC. Request a transcript.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Aundrea Loftley about the importance of managing high blood pressure and diabetes during the pandemic, including virtual visits with care providers to help accomplish this goal. Dr. Loftley is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and an Endocrinologist at MUSC. Request a transcript.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Vanessa Hinson about challenges for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) during the pandemic, plus updates about research and newly approved medicines for PD patients in 2020. Dr. Hinson is a Professor of Neurology and the Director of the Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence at MUSC. Request a transcript.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Kenneth Michael Cummings about a plan to quit smoking during the pandemic and a look at the many benefits of quitting (plus practical tips to help succeed at quitting). Dr. Cummings is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and he is involved in research related to tobacco use prevention and smoking cessation at MUSC. Request a transcript.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Michelle Hudspeth about treating childhood cancer during the coronavirus crisis. Dr. Hudspeth is the Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and she is the Director of the Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. Request a transcript.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Elizabeth Mack about the impact that the pandemic has had upon routine childhood vaccinations. Dr. Mack is the Division Chief for Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at MUSC Children’s Health and she’s a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Request a transcript.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Josh Smith about the increase in risk for developing an alcohol problem during stressful times, and tips for reducing alcohol consumption. Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and he is the Clinical Director of the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs at MUSC. Transcript (PDF) available upon request.