Capturing COVID: Recent Episodes
Jason Newland
Capturing COVID, a production in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, takes experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic and turns them into memories. We aim to listen, relate, and reminisce on a time in history that the world will never forget. Join us with Jason Newland MD, MEd, while he interviews various guests on their unique experiences throughout the pandemic.
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Trigger warning: mentions of eating disorders, suicide
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Katie Plax, MD to discuss her role as an adolescent medicine physician and community health leader during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Plax joins the podcast to share her experience with supporting disadvantaged youth during the pandemic and the many challenges that came with it. Whether it was dealing with the surge in patients in the SPOT clinic, isolation of children and adolescents in foster care, staff availability and burnout, or the closing of schools, Dr. Plax strongly advocated for children in the face of these adversities. Listen in to hear more as Jason and Katie share captivating stories that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Acronyms: SPOT (Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens), HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection), FACTS (Family AIDS Center for Treatment)
Related links:
- The SPOT
- Listserv to Support Community Pediatric Clinicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Primary Care Experiences of providing Mental Healthcare for Children
- Collaborating to Advocate in Primary Care for Children During COVID-19
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An Essential Role for Pediatricians: Becoming Child Poverty Change Agents for a Lifetime (Science, Love, and Power)
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Education Plus
- All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
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Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
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Katie Plax, MD, guest
- Sheridan Thomas, producer and editor
- Grace Yuan, producer and editor
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Jessica Gold MD, MS to talk about her experiences as a psychiatrist for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining the pod to discuss her experiences grappling with the meaning of being a non-emergent physician during the height of the pandemic, the loneliness that many of us are still struggling with coming out of this traumatic experience, to making the push for healthcare workers to ask for help, there are many moments for growth and reflection in today's episode. Eye-opening moments live in this episode as we hear about Dr. Gold’s passion for writing and her path to and through medical school, just to name a few. Listen in to hear more as Jason and Jessi dive deep to capture more stories around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources for Doctors and Nurses
- Physician Support Line
- Mental Health Support for Nurses and Healthcare Workers
- Therapy Resources for Healthcare Workers and First Responders
- Path to Fulfillment and Personal Success for Healthcare Professionals
WashU Resources
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Employee and Family Clinical Services
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WUDirect Network
Articles
- Healthcare Workers Mental Health after the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Suffering From Burnout as a Healthcare Professional
- What Can We Do About Physician Anxiety and Burnout
Other
- Girls and Their Monsters by Audrey Clare Farley
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All the Gold Stars by Rainesford Stauffer
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An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us by Ed Yong
- How to Breathe When You Want to Give Up- Poem by Cleo Wade
- Social Media and Guest Appearances
- Twitter | Instagram | Tik Tok
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
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Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
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Jessica Gold, MD, guest
- Sheridan Thomas, producer and editor
- Grace Yuan, producer and editor
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Jeannie Kelly MD, MS to discuss caring for pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kelly joined the pod to share her experience leading the COVID-19 response for obstetrical inpatient services as the obstetrics representative on the BJC Healthcare COVID-19 Command Center. Jeannie made many critical decisions during the pandemic, such as setting up the COVID-19 triage tent outside of the labor and delivery unit. This episode really emphasizes Jeannie’s ability to face the challenges head-on. Listen in to hear the captivating stories Jason and Jeannie share about navigating the unknowns of the pandemic that you may not have heard before.
ICU (Intensive Care Unit), OBGYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist), HemOnc (Hematology-Oncology), MFM (Maternal Fetal Medicine), CARE clinic (Clinic for Acceptance, Recovery, and Empowerment), OR (Operating Room), PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), HVAC system (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
Related Links:
- Pregnancy as a risk factor for severe coronavirus disease 2019 using standardized clinical criteria
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on labor and delivery research operations
- Diana Nyad, Never Give Up Ted Talk
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
- Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
- Jeannie Kelly, MD, MS, guest
- Gabby Smith, producer and editor
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with fellow Oklahoman, Jay Malone MD, MS, PhD, HEC-C, to discuss ethical decisions and the pediatric intensive care unit during the pandemic. Dr. Malone joined the pod to share his experience as a front line medical professional treating COVID patients. Jay was a leader during the pandemic, especially in making critical ethical decisions about distribution of scarce resources. This episode really emphasizes the hard work that went into creating a plan for the hospital and the behind-the-scenes work done in the COVID units. Listen in to hear the captivating stories Jason and Jay share about navigating the unknowns of the pandemic that you may not have heard before.
PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Okie (person identified with the state of Oklahoma), CMO (Chief Medical Officer), H1N1 (swine flu), ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
Related Links:
- The Atlantic: You Won’t Remember the Pandemic the Way You Think You Will
- The Community Speaks: Understanding Ethical Values in Allocation of Scarce Lifesaving Resources during Disasters
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO.Contributors to this episode include:
- Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
- Jay Malone MD, MS, PhD, HEC-C, guest
- Gabby Smith, producer and editor
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Cynthia Williams MSW to discuss her experience during the pandemic. Cynthia is the Assistant Dean for Community Partnerships at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. She joined the pod to share what it was like to see COVID-19 disproportionately impact our black community. This episode really emphasizes the struggles that the social construct, race, created for our communities of color. Listen in to hear the captivating stories Jason and Cynthia share about navigating the unknowns of the pandemic that you may not have heard before.
PC (Primary Care Physician), RN (Registered Nurse)
Related Links:
- CDC Health Equity Law
- Forward Through Ferguson
- Health Equity Works
- CDC US Public Health Services Untreated Syphilis at Tuskegee
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
- Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
- Cynthia Williams, MSW, guest
- Gabby Smith, producer and editor
Ask Jason Newland MD, Med – If you have any questions about COVID-19, vaccines, or just need to speak to an expert.
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Dr. Jennifer Schuster MD, MSCI and Dr. Jennifer Goldman, otherwise known as “The Jens.” They discuss the Kansas City community during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially COVID-19 testing in schools and getting kids back to school. The Jens joined the pod to share their experience as pediatric infectious disease physicians working in the community as leaders for their school districts. They share what it was like to see some schools not return to in-person learning and the work they did to help them get back. This episode really emphasizes the importance of collaboration in reaching a goal. Listen in to hear the captivating stories that Jason and the Jens share about navigating the unknowns of the pandemic that you may not have heard before.
UMKC (University of Missouri Kansas City), NGO (Non-governmental Organization), ICU (Intensive Care Unit), Clin-Pharm (Clinical Pharmacy), ID (Infectious Disease), PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), PAPRs (Power Air-Purifying Respirators), RCO (Rachel C. Orscheln MD), MO AAP (Missouri Americal Academy of Pediatrics), RADx-UP (Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics-Underserved Populations Consortium)
Related Links:
- SARS-CoV-2 Screening Testing Programs for Safe In-person Learning in K-12 Schools
- SARS-CoV-2 Screening Testing Programs for Safe In-person Learning
- Modeling Cost and Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 School Testing Programs
- Implementation of School-Based COVID-19 Testing Programs in Underserved Populations
- Building a National Framework to Pair Scientists and Schools During a Global Pandemic
- Pediatric Vaccine Hesitancy and COVID-19
- Factors Associated With COVID-19 Non-vaccination in Adolescents Hospitalized Without COVID-19
- Modeling Cost and Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 School Testing Programs
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
- Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
- Jennifer Schuster MD, MSCI, guest
- Jennifer Goldman MD, guest
- Gabby Smith, producer and editor
Ask Jason Newland MD, Med – If you have any questions about COVID-19, vaccines, or just need to speak to an expert.
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Sharonica Hardin-Bartley PhD, PHR to discuss the University City School District during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Hardin-Bartley joined the pod to share her experience as a superintendent during the pandemic as leader for her families. She shares what it was like to see COVID-19 disproportionately impact our communities of color. This episode really emphasizes the struggles that people dealt with trying to survive during such a hard time. Listen in to hear the captivating stories Jason and Sharonica share about navigating the unknowns of the pandemic that you may not have heard before.
IEP (Individualized Education Program), U-City (University City), CDC (Centers for Disease Control), NIH (National Institutes of Health)
Related Links:
- COVID-19 and Race: Educational Equity in a New Era
- Closing Opportunity Gaps at University City Schools
- Disrupter in chief Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley is 2020 Stellar Performer in Education | Local News | stlamerican.com
- A season of hope for equitable education
- Repairing our trust in medicine amid COVID-19
- "Five Superintendents to Watch"
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
- Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
- Sharonica Hardin-Bartley PhD, PHR, guest
- Gabby Smith, producer and editor
Ask Jason Newland MD, Med – If you have any questions about COVID-19, vaccines, or just need to speak to an expert.
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Jennie Kwon DO, MSCI to discuss the Occupational Health field during the pandemic. Dr. Kwon joined the pod to share her experience taking on a new position during the pandemic as leader for all COVID-19 related issues for the Washington University School of Medicine for Occupational Health. Dr. Kwon shares how she continued to run her research lab and shares her experience studying antimicrobial resistance. This episode emphasizes the importance of trying even in what seems to be impossible circumstances at the time. Listen in to hear the captivating stories Jason and Jennie share about navigating the unknowns of the pandemic that you may not have heard before.
HICPAC (Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee), FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), Oc-Health (Occupational Health), ICU (Intensive Care Unit), PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), EIS (Epidemic Intelligence Services), CDC (Centers for Disease Control), AMR (Anti-microbial Resistance)
Terms: Parasitologist, Antimicrobial Resistance, Stewardship, Healthcare Associated Infections
Related Links:
- The post-antibiotic era is here
- MRNA Vaccine Effectiveness AgainstCoronavirus Disease 2019 Hospitalization Among Solid Organ TransplantRecipients
- Ted Talk: Diana Nyad – Never, ever give up
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to thisepisode include:
- Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
- Jennie Kwon, DO, MSCI, guest
- Gabby Smith, producer and editor
Ask Jason Newland MD, Med – If you have any questions about COVID-19, vaccines, or just need to speak to an expert.
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Mary Hartman MD, MPH to discuss the COVID unit and ICU during the pandemic. Dr. Hartman joined the pod to share her experience as a front line medical professional treating COVID patients in the “COVID Cove.” Dr. Hartman was a leader during the pandemic, especially in treating COVID patients during this time of unknown. This episode really emphasizes hard work performed by front line medical professionals and the behind-the-scenes experience in those COVID units. Listen in to hear the captivating stories Jason and Mary share about working in the COVID Cove together and navigating the unknowns of the pandemic.
PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), ICU (Intensive Care Unit), ID (Infectious Disease), OBGYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist), Peds (Pediatric)
Terms: Tracheitis, Empyema, High Flow Cannulas
Related Links:
- On the front lines in the fight against COVID-19 Washington University School of Medicine
- Post intensive care syndrome for the pediatric neurologist
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
- Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
- Mary Hartman MD, MPH, guest
- Gabby Smith, producer and editor
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Ray Kreienkamp MD, PhD to discuss COVID-19 and its impact on children with diabetes, getting back to sports for water polo athletes, and the COVID-19 Pandemic Task Force. Dr. Kreienkamp joined the pod to share his experience as a medical resident in pediatrics during the pandemic. Ray was not only influential in the world of water polo during the pandemic, but also for children and adolescents diagnosed with diabetes attempting to get back to sports. According to the CDC, diabetes is a risk factor, but Ray pointed out that there are some individuals diagnosed with diabetes that are not part of that higher risk population. The way a guideline is written can have unintended consequences and could exclude diabetic individuals who should not be excluded, creating other adverse effects, particularly in the pediatric population. Listen to the captivating stories Jason and Ray share about navigating the unknowns of the pandemic that you may not have heard before.
BMC (Bio Med Central), GI (Gastrointestinal), MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Activities Association)
Related Links:
· Near Side Low Podcast
· Metabolic Dysfunction in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
· USA Water Polo Return to Play Protocols & Methodology Video
· Increase in the Diagnosis and Severity of Presentation of Pediatric Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes during the COVID-19 Pandemic
· USA Water Polo Skipshot: Type 1 Diabetes & Water Polo
· Transmission risk of COVID-19 in high school and college water polo
· Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Information
· Continuous Glucose Monitoring Information
· CDC Underlying Medical Conditions – Higher Risk with COVID-19
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
· Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
· Ray Kreienkamp MD, PhD, guest
· Gabby Smith, producer and editor
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason NewlandMD, MEd sits down with Hilary Babcock MD, MPH to discuss critical decision making during the pandemic. Dr. Babcock joined the pod to share her experience as an influential leader locally and nationally. Dr. Babcock was a critical member of the team that decided policies, not only with quarantine and isolation, but also hospital policies such as symptom screening and who would receive the COVID-19 vaccine when they became available. This episode really emphasizes the lesson that we cannot over-communicate when it comes to working with a team of decision makers. Listen in to hear the captivating stories Jason and Hilary share about navigating the unknowns of the pandemic that you may not have heard before.
BJH (Barnes Jewish Hospital), IPEC (Infection Prevention and Epidemiological Consortium), SHEA(Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America), HICPAC(Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee), PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), OSHA(Occupational Safety and Health Administration), AWAM(Advancing Women in Academic Medicine)
Terms:
· Listserv
· Nebulization
· Stewardship
Related Links:
· IPEC Infection Control During Hospital Outbreak
· BJC IPEC Information
· Navigating the pandemic in an acute-care hospital—The overlooked relationship between hospital leadership and infection prevention
· Comparative Effectiveness of Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Vaccines in Preventing COVID-19 Hospitalizations Among Adults Without Immunocompromising Conditions - United States, March-August 2021
· Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination preparedness policies in US hospitals
· Approaches to healthcare personnel exemption requests from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination: Results of a national survey
· Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines Including Boosters -CDC
· COVID-19 Pandemic on Diamond Princess
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
· Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
· Hilary Babcock MD, MPH, guest
· Gabby Smith, producer and editor
· Sheridan Thomas, producer and editor
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with Rachel Orscheln MD to discuss getting kids back to school in the fall of 2020. Dr. Orscheln joined the pod to share her experience advising schools returning to in-person learning, collaborating with the Missouri government, and coming up with the Modified Quarantine initiative. Dr. Orscheln was an unsung hero during the COVID-19 pandemic and despite not being a researcher, helped to develop, implement, and influence state and federal protocols with regards to modifying quarantine for exposed students. Listen in to hear the captivating stories Jason and Rachel share about navigating the unknowns of the pandemic and returning to school that you may not have heard before.
SSM Healthcare System (Sisters of St. Mary Healthcare System), CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), IRB (Institutional Review Board), MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Related Links
- Governor Parson’s Press Release for Modified Quarantine
- The Nation’s Report Card (MO)
- MMWR Great Clips Paper
- Memorial Day Weekend 2020 Lake of the Ozarks Outbreak
- Subsequent Modified Quarantine Updates
- Dr. Rachel Orscheln Modified Quarantine - New York Times
- Practical School Algorithms Publication - Journal of Pediatrics
- Pilot Investigation Springfield, MO – December 2020 - MMWR
- Modifications to student quarantine policies K-12 schools in-person education PubMed
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
- Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
- Rachel Orscheln MD, guest
- Gabby Smith, producer and editor
- Sheridan Thomas, producer and editor
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with fellow physician, sports lover, and podcaster Mark Halstead MD to discuss getting kids back to playing competitive high school sports during the pandemic. Join us in hearing the detailed challenges that came along with keeping the public safe but also getting kids back to their normal routine. Dealing with interprofessional communication, county policies, and the shocking discovery of the effects COVID-19 was having on young athletes' hearts, Dr. Halstead was a pioneer in the sports community during the time of unknown during the pandemic. Whether you’re an avid sports fan, played a competitive sport, or are someone that is simply interested in learning about the hardships and the successes of others during the pandemic, this episode has a lot of key takeaways for all listeners.
MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Activities Association), SSM Healthcare System (Sisters of St. Mary Healthcare System), PEDS (Department of Pediatrics), ID (Infectious Disease), Myocarditis (Inflammation of the myocardium of the heart), CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Related Links
- Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast
- Big 10 Health Registry to Study Heart inflammation in Athletes Recovering from COVID-19
- ESPN Big 10 Higher Risk Heart Problems
- Clinical and Subclinical Myocarditis in Competitive Athletes
- St. Louis Sports Medicine COVID-19 Task Force Youth Return to Sports Recommendations
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
- Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
- Mark Halstead MD, guest
- Gabby Smith, producer and editor
- Sheridan Thomas, producer and editor
On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with a friend that he met because of the pandemic, Katie Smith MEd, LAT, ATC. Katie joined the pod to share her stories and experience as an Athletic Trainer and the leader of the Athletic Pandemic Task Force. Through this taskforce, Jason and Katie worked together to get kids back to playing sports in the safest way possible during the summer of 2020. Listen in to hear some exciting stories from both sides. From their brief stints with the media, to their involvement in local politics, there is a lot to be learned from their experiences during this time of great unknown.
SSM Healthcare System (Sisters of St. Mary Healthcare System), XFL (X-treme Football League)
Related Links
- NCAA COVID-19 Statement
- STL Sports Medicine COVID-19 Task Force Statement
- St. Louis Sports Medicine COVID-19 Task Force Youth Return to Sports Recommendations
- St. Louis Pandemic Task Force
- City of St. Louis Phase One
- State and Local Recovery Plans
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
- Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
- Katie Smith MEd, LAT, ATC, guest
- Gabby Smith, producer and editor
- Sheridan Thomas, producer and editor
On the first episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with friend and colleague Luke Starnes BSN, PhD. Luke joined the pod to share his stories and experience as an infection preventionist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center during the pandemic – dealing with access to testing and PPE, creating solutions during the various surges, and making tough decisions during a time of complete unknown. We get into personal and professional stories and insights during today's episode and yet, there are many laughs to be had throughout.
Hem-onc (Hematology-Oncology), IPEC (Infection Prevention and Epidemiological Consortium), MO-Bap (Missouri Baptist Medical Center), UW (University of Washington), ID (Infectious Disease), IP (Infection Prevention), ED (Emergency Department), ICU (Intensive Care Unit), PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit); Cath Lab (Cardiac Catheterization Lab)
Related Links
- IPEC Hand Hygiene Guidelines
- CDC Infection Prevention- HICPAC
- IPEC Infection Control During Hospital Outbreak
- IPEC Surgical Site Infection
- BJC IPEC Information
*Infection Prevention and Epidemiological Consortium and Infection Control and Epidemiological Consortium are used synonymously
Credits
This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
- Jason Newland MD, MEd, host
- Luke Starnes BSN, PhD, guest
- Gabby Smith, producer and editor
- Sheridan Thomas, producer and editor