Hello and welcome to the first episode of the Triage podcast! This podcast, as a whole, will be focused on the cracks in our healthcare system from the eyes of young people. As COVID-19 has created a spotlight on our complicated healthcare system, we will begin with a series on this global pandemic.

On this episode Rachana and Christie talk about the origins of COVID-19 and their experiences with the public health system. Join us as we explore the beginnings of COVID-19 and discuss who is susceptible to virus.

About the hosts:

Rachana Kelshikar: Second year medical student, experience working in the pharmaceutical industry & healthcare policy research.

Christie Schweighardt: Current professional working in the value-based care industry, experience working with healthcare nonprofits & healthcare policy research.

Natalie Settimo: Current MPH student, experience working with healthcare nonprofits & healthcare policy research.

Sources:

1. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus
2. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen
3. https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/which-species-transmit-covid-19-to-humans-were-still-not-sure-6727
4. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-at-higher-risk.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fhigh-risk-complications.html

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