8.7.20

For new and expectant moms, COVID-19 is encroaching on nearly every aspect of one of life’s biggest moments. Dr. Shivani Patel, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, and one of her patients, Catandra Byrd, share firsthand the experiences of navigating a pandemic pregnancy – from prenatal care and baby showers to delivery day and postpartum worries.

Against the backdrop of COVID-19 closures and racial unrest, artists are finding new ways to capture this historic moment in time. Jeremy Strick, Director of the Nasher Sculpture Center, and artist Ciara Elle Bryant join Dr. John Warner to discuss the power of art to heal and promote a deeper sense of community.

Dr. Madhuri Vusirikala, Medical Director of UT Southwestern's Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Program, and one of her patients, Ericka Thompson, join Dr. John Warner to discuss how virtual health appointments have become vital resources in helping cancer patients stay current with their care and feel supported during the COVID-19 health crisis.

UT Southwestern’s Dr. Amit Singal and Dr. Jasmin Tiro are leading a massive research effort to discover the true impact of the pandemic in North Texas. The DFW COVID-19 Prevalence Study will enroll 45,000 residents from a cross-section of Dallas and Tarrant county zip codes in hopes of building better containment strategies.

More than 45% of COVID-19 hospitalizations in DFW are people under the age of 50, dispelling the notion that only the elderly or sick are at risk for serious complications. Dr. Sonja Bartolome, a pulmonary specialist at UT Southwestern, and Kara Shannon, co-founder of the lifestyle media company Dallasites 101, analyze the troubling trend and how to reverse it.

The Dallas Mavericks are gearing up for the restart of the NBA season, but they remain committed to elevating the conversations around two ongoing pandemics: COVID-19 and racial injustice. Mavs CEO Cynt Marshall and center, Dwight Powell join Dr. John Warner to discuss the ongoing efforts of the players, Mavs' owner Mark Cuban, and the team to help DFW rise above these crises.

As COVID-19 cases rise in Texas, so do the levels of stress and anxiety. UT Southwestern’s Dr. Madhukar Trivedi, an internationally recognized expert in depression and mood disorders, and Dr. Nicholas Westers, a clinical psychologist at Children’s Health in Dallas, suggest practical solutions for adults and children to maintain their mental health during the pandemic.

As cities in Texas and across the country have reopened, COVID-19 cases have steadily increased. Dallas COVID-19 Czar Dr. Kelvin Baggett and UT Southwestern infectious diseases expert Dr. Richard Medford discuss the troubling trend, reveal what we can do to help reverse it, and advise when to get tested.

Pro golf returns this weekend at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth with 148 of the world’s best players, but no fans. PGA star Jhonattan Vegas and Tour executive Tom Alter join UTSW’s Dr. John Warner to talk about what went into creating a safe environment for the tournament, how Colonial golf course was chosen for the restart, and what it means to have sports back amid the pandemic.

Children who’ve been stuck at home since March are more than ready to dive into pool parties, sleepovers, and seeing friends again. But how will parents know what’s safe? UT Southwestern pediatric specialists Dr. Jeffrey Kahn and Dr. Rinarani Sanghavi join Dr. John Warner to discuss this hot topic.