Learn about medical clowning, its impact on patients, and its role during the pandemic. It’s time for a laugh. Sign up for your own virtual session with a medical clown at https://itsc.usc.edu/virtual-medical-clowning/

Participants:

Zachary Steel, Head of Comedy, USC School of Dramatic Arts

Talene Keshishian, MD

Disclaimer: Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

A Superior Court Judge shares his perspective on the intersection of medicine, mental health, and the criminal justice system, and the impact the pandemic has made.

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A School Administrator from Los Angeles County and a Child Psychologist share their expertise on topics such as going back to school, parenting during the pandemic, and helping children adjust to a new learning environment.

Participants:

Selin Nazarians, School Administrator

A discussion about dying with dignity, dealing with grief, and delivering bad news in the era of COVID-19

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A discussion about how racial issues can impact patients and physicians, and how we can make a difference

Participants:  Tamara Chambers, MD  Talene Keshishian, MD    

Disclaimer: Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Pediatricians discuss important questions parents may have about COVID-19, its impact on children, and the reopening of schools.

Participants: Cynthia Stotts, DO, MS, Suraiya Rahman, MD, Talene Keshishian, MD

Disclaimer: Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

LAC+USC resident physicians discuss their experiences during the current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Participants: Darren Morris, MD, Tyler Wright, MD, Tom Xia, MD, Talene Keshishian, MD

Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

An in-depth discussion about the current COVID-19 surge and its impact on the hospital, patients, physicians, and community. 

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Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

A discussion about how the pandemic has impacted contraception and abortion and how providers can reduce barriers for patients  

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Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Discussing the difficulties facing the LGBTQ community during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Content of this Podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.