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“Not nearly enough people are being vaccinated,” says Dr. Randy Marriott, who explains why that’s bad for older and younger people alike, including children. Listen in as he and host Mary Werden discuss rising COVID-19 cases in India, vaccines and variants, the value of safe mask-wearing breaks, and vaccine developments on the horizon.

If you upped your intake of vitamin D or alcohol to cope with the pandemic, Dr. Roberto Colón has some advice for you. Listen in as he talks with host Mary Werden about how COVID-19 vaccines are exceeding expectations, the quest to determine if we’ll need a booster shot, the safety of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, and whether the vaccine can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle.

To help us understand all the COVID-19 vaccine news, Dr. Marc Belcastro explains what’s happening now with the UK variant, what herd immunity really means, the importance of dose #2, vaccine trials for kids, how “long COVID” may be affected by the vaccine, and more. Listen in as host Mary Werden asks the important questions that are on your mind.

With no COVID-19 playbook to guide them, Premier Health physician leaders leaned on each other and the rapidly evolving science as they set the course for patient care and employee safety. A year later, listen in as they reflect with host Mary Werden on the power of leading by example, their pandemic highs and lows, and how this experience made them stronger.

With information changing by the minute at the pandemic’s outset, Premier Health nurses rose to the challenge of doing their best for patients every day — even when resources were scarce, fear was rising, and exhaustion set in. A year later, listen as nurse leaders share their best and worst moments, key learnings, and pride in their colleagues with host Mary Werden.

“I’m beginning to believe that we’ll get back to the life we had before,” says Premier Health’s Randy Marriott, MD. Listen in as he talks the latest COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and variants with host Mary Werden — and reflects on COVID-19’s effects on his patients and colleagues, our hospitals, and his own life. And learn what happened to the flu this year.

While hopes are rising in the fight against COVID-19 in Southwest Ohio, Premier Health’s Roberto Colón, MD, cautions against dropping our guard too soon — especially with variants spreading and spring break ahead. He discusses with host Mary Werden how vaccines are “an absolute game changer,” the strengths of the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine, how to manage “COVID arm,” ways to boost your mental health, and more.

Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding? What if you’re being treated for cancer or are immunocompromised? Premier Health’s Marc Belcastro, DO, says “yes.” He explains herd immunity and why pain relievers before vaccination may not be advisable. On a personal note, he shares his cancer journey during the pandemic with host Mary Werden and urges us to stay the course in the fight against COVID-19.

You have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines — and Premier Health’s Steven Burdette, MD, has answers. Listen in as he debunks common vaccine myths with host Mary Werden. Learn more about what to expect when you get the second vaccine dose, whether vaccines protect against COVID-19 variants, when the vaccine supply will increase, fan safety at the Super Bowl, and why he’s hopeful that a return to normal is in our future.

If you’re recovering from COVID-19 at home, what tools should be in your “get well” kit? And if you’re awaiting the vaccine, what should you know? Premier Health’s Randy Marriott, MD, helps you sort through the facts and myths. Listen in as he and host Mary Werden discuss vaccine safety, side effects vs. allergic reactions, who should not get the vaccine, the skyrocketing numbers of COVID patients at Premier Health hospitals, and more.