Articles featuring the IMPACT Team
Battling to defeat the misinformation ‘infodemic’
October 30, 2021 - Physicians and other caregivers have been working tirelessly to spread science-based information during the pandemic, relying on their patient relationships and professional roles to build trust. Dr. Eve Bloomgarden discussed her work with IMPACT and how the organization utilizes the many voices on the team to combat misinformation. Modern Healthcare.
Should Doctors Peddling COVID Disinformation Lose Their License?
October 27, 2021 - Should doctors who spread disinformation lose their medical licenses? A group of physicians is pushing the Federation of State Medical Boards to do just that. Dr. Eve Bloomgarden discussed her views on this topic in the “Track The Vax” podcast. MedPage.
Health tech startups vie for a piece of the drug supply chain
October 13, 2021 - Earlier this year, Navitus rolled out predictive analytics it says can help curb opioid misuse, by flagging at-risk patients and suggesting potential alternative treatments. Dr. Ali Khan discusses how his practice has utilized tech to help make medications more accessible to lower-income patients with limited transportation. Politico.
More breakthrough COVID infections means more people could be mildly infected and not know it
October 1, 2021 - One in five coronavirus cases now being reported involves fully vaccinated individuals, according to some estimates. Dr. Laura ZImmerman discusses her experience with treating breakthrough infections amongst her vaccinted patiens. Chicago Sun Times.
Four tips for combating online harassment, false information
September 27, 2021 - IMPACT intern Jack Dokhanchi’s work related to online harassment amongst women and healthcare workers combatting misinformation is featured during a Women in Medicine Summit. Healio.
Study shows most verified physician accounts on Twitter are men
September 25, 2021 - Men accounted for a substantially larger proportion of verified physician Twitter accounts and had more than three times as many followers as women with verified physician accounts, according to recent data fromIMPACT Intern Shivani Majmudar’s research featured at the Women in Medicine Summit. Healio.
Opinion | State medical boards should punish doctors who spread false information about covid and vaccines
September 21, 2021 - Dr. Eve Bloomgarden co-authored this op-ed discussing her thoughts about potential consequences for doctors who contribute to Covid-19 misinformation. Washington Post.
Delta Variant, Disinformation Lead to ICU Shortage in Southern Illinois
September 21, 2021 - Hospitals in parts of the state are facing a critical shortage of available beds in their intensive care units. The highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19, combined with low vaccination rates, has created an overwhelming situation for medical providers for the last month. Dr. Vineet Arora discusses burnout amongst hospital staff amidst the pandemic. WTTW News.
No ICU Beds Available in Southern Illinois Following Rise in COVID Hospitalizations
September 17, 2021 - For at least the second time this week, one of Illinois’ health care regions has reported no available intensive care unit beds, a problem that IMPACT referred to as “a public health emergency of epic proportions.” NBC News Chicago.
Nicki Minaj Re-Tweets Tucker Carlson’s Video About Covid-19 Vaccine Claims
September 16, 2021 - Dr. Vineet Arora’s tweet is featured in a discussion regarding Nicki Minaj’s controversial claims against the Covid-19 vaccine ahead of the Met Gala. Forbes.
No ICU beds reported available in southern Illinois
September 15, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that an area in southern Illinois that is home to more than 400,000 people with over a dozen hospitals has no available ICU beds. IMPACT’s statement on ICU beds in Southern Illinois is featured in this article.
Hundreds at Lane Tech, Chicago's largest high school, exposed to COVID-19
September 14, 2021 - Coronavirus is overwhelming Lane Tech College Prep High School where hundreds are believed to have been exposed to the virus. Dr. Shikha Jain discusses the notification procedures for Chicago Public Schools and parental concerns about contact tracing. Fox News.
Opinion: Nicki Minaj owed Black women so much more than what she gave us this week
September 14, 2021 - Dr. Eve Bloomgarden from IMPACT discusses Nicki Minaj’s comments regarding her refusal to attend the Met Gala due to her concerns about the Covid vaccine requirements. INDEPENDENT.
Treating burnout in the COVID ward
September 3, 2021 - Amid a health care workforce shortage and another pandemic surge, hospitals that don’t do more to help employees cope risk losing workers at a time when they need top talent more than ever. Dr. Laura Zimmerman discusses burnout treatment during COVID. Crain’s Chicago Business.
Cook County judge rescinds order stripping unvaccinated Pilsen woman of child custody rights, but fight may not be over
August 20, 2021 - Dr. Eve Bloomgarden discusses the difference in the effects of COVID-19 on children and adults.
COVID-19 Might Be Here to Stay. We'll Learn to Live With It
August 12, 2021 - Experts have long predicted that the pandemic will end with a whimper, not a bang. That is, COVID-19 won’t so much disappear as fade into the background. Dr. Vineet Arora discusses the importance of continuing to use the tools we have to fight Covid-19 while adapting to a new normal. TIME.
Illinois Physicians Rate COVID-19 Risk for Kids’ Daily Activities
August 2, 2021 - Playing sports. Hugging family and friends. Going to school or the doctor's office. What’s the risk of COVID-19 exposure for each of these activities among children who aren’t yet eligible for the vaccine? Dr. Eve Bloomgarden and more than 100 physicians weigh in as part of a new survey. WTTW News.
To Mask Or Not To Mask? School Board Debates Heat Up As Fall Looms
July 22, 2021 - School districts across Illinois are grappling with whether to require masks for unvaccinated students or to go “mask optional.” Dr. Eve Bloomgarden speaks about the importance of masks in schools this fall. WBEZ Chicago.
Clinician Violence Moves Online
May 20, 2021 - As practice goes digital, so too does a brutal workplace hazard. Dr. Vineet Arora discusses online violence and how it affects healthcare workers.
Chicago’s Plan To Flood Areas With COVID-19 Vaccines Improved Racial Equity. Now It’s Ending.
May 19, 2021 - For three months, Chicago flooded more than a dozen neighborhoods hit hardest by COVID-19 with vaccines, a key program called Protect Chicago Plus that was intended to immunize those vulnerable communities as quickly as possible. Dr. Ali Khan discusses inequalities in vaccinations in Chicago. WBEZ Chicago.
Mask confusion
May 18, 2021 - Pritzker, IDPH rescind emergency rules enforcing masking, distancing; others, like the IMPACT team say not so fast. TheTimesWeekly.com
Vaccinated Illinoisans No Longer Required To Wear Masks In Public, Matching CDC Rules, Pritzker Says
May 17, 2021 - Even people who are vaccinated still need to wear masks on airplanes, buses and trains, as well as in health-care settings and when at businesses where the owners require them. health care workers from the Illinois Medical Professionals Action Collaborative sent a letter to Pritzker asking the state to continue to require universal masking unless there is a way to verify people are vaccinated. Block Club Chicago.
Lightfoot says Chicagoans should keep wearing masks
May 17, 2021 - As Gov. J.B. Pritzker eases the statewide mask mandate in compliance with recent CDC guidance, Chicago's mayor expresses concern over how vaccination status will be verified particularly in large crowds. IMPACT publishes an open letter, written by Dr. Eve Bloomgarden, Dr. Laura Zimmerman, Dr. Shikha Jain, and Dr. Vineet Arora, urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to continue requiring universal masking in indoor public spaces “unless and until vaccination status can be formally verified.” Crain’s Business Chicago.
In Illinois, Vaccinated People Can Go Maskless In Most Places
May 17, 2021 - Illinois has issued new guidance that will allow fully vaccinated people to go unmasked indoors, but businesses will not be required to verify people’s vaccination status. Dr. Shikha Jain comments on the new guidelines. WBEZ Chicago.
Illinois shouldn’t hurry to drop the masks, governor.
May 17, 2021 - As health care professionals, our concerns center on equity, access, schools and kids—and also the flaws of relying on the honor system. Crain’s Chicago Business.
Chicago Doctors Team Up To Aid India During Its COVID-19 Crisis
April 29, 2021 - Reset talks with two local doctors, Dr. Vineet Arora and Dr. Sajal Tanna, volunteering their time and expertise to help India pull through what many have called a “catastrophe.” WBEZ Chicago.
After a Diagnosis, Patients Are Finding Solace—and Empowerment—in a Sensitive Corner of Social Media
April 28, 2021 - Katherine Leon and her dog enjoy nice weather in their backyard in Virginia. Leon went from feeling like she was "wandering in the woods" with doctors who hadn't experienced her spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, to starting the world's largest registry for research on the condition. Dr. Shikha Jain discusses the validity of online sources for understanding their health conditions. Leaps.org.
'Hopeful that JNJ coronavirus vaccine pause is lifted by FDA': Doctor
April 23, 2021 - Federal advisory panel meeting to review the pause on J&J's vaccine. We're expecting a recommendation sometime later today. So to discuss that, we want to bring in our next guest, Dr. Shikha Jain. Yahoo Finance.
Endocrinologists turn to social media to connect with public, colleagues during pandemic
April 21, 2021 - According to Eve Bloomgarden, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the division of endocrinology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and one of IMPACT’s founders, the group has had three main goals: transmit accurate information on COVID-19 to the community, communicate health-based information to state and national government officials, and fight the “infodemic,” a term Bloomgarden uses to describe health misinformation online.
Navigating Attacks Against Health Care Workers in the COVID-19 Era
April 21, 2021 - One local group she belongs to is the Illinois Medical Professionals Action Collaborative Team, or IMPACT4HC, which developed a tool kit to help health professionals take action if they’re harassed on social media. She’s also a #medtwitter influencer. Journal of the American Medical Association.
COVID Vaccine Availability Brings Chicago-Area Residents To State Fairgrounds Site
April 18, 2021 - Dr. Halleh Akbarnia is an emergency room physician in Libertyville, north of Chicago, and member of the Illinois Medical Professionals Action Collaborative Team, an advocacy group for medical professionals. She's active on the Chicago Vaccine Hunters Facebook group. She booked an appointment for her 18-year-old daughter at the state-run site in Quincy, and her husband drove her daughter the nearly ten-hour round trip.
Illinois medical professionals address COVID-19 vaccine inequity, withstand infodemic
April 15, 2021 - The Illinois Medical Professionals Action Collaborative Team (IMPACT) seeks to address the COVID-19 pandemic’s vaccine inequity and “infodemic” by disseminating information. With Dr. Halleh Akbarnia, Dr. Laura Zimmerman, and Dr. Shikha Jain. The Daily Northwestern.
Everything We Know (So Far) About Blood Clots and the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine
April 14, 2021 - It’s too soon to know what specifically caused the blood clots — that’s the biggest reason the vaccine administration was paused. Medium.
Pause on J&J Covid Vaccine Signals U.S. Safety System Is Working
April 13, 2021 - U.S. officials’ call to pause use of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine is reasonable and a sign the government’s safety monitoring system is working, health professionals say. Dr. Vineet Arora comments. Bloomberg Law.
These Moms Work as Doctors and Scientists. But They've Also Taken On Another Job: Fighting COVID-19 Misinformation Online
March 24, 2021 - These doctor-scientist mothers have spent the little spare time they have providing information about a virus that few understood. Time Magazine.
Why We Don’t Know How Many Medical Workers Haven’t Been Vaccinated, and Why it Matters
March 19, 2021 - Not knowing the number or identities of unvaccinated people in the health care workforce impedes the COVID fight in important ways. Featuring Dr. Vineet Arora. Crain’s Chicago Business.
Students can now sit 3 feet apart, CDC says
March 19, 2021 - Dr. Shikha Jain, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago joins the Yahoo Finance Live panel to discuss the latest with AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and new guidelines from the CDC on social distancing in schools. Yahoo Finance.
Fewer people take a ‘wait and see’ approach to COVID-19 vaccine — here’s what changed their minds
March 17, 2021 - Though access to COVID-19 vaccines remains limited, polling suggests a slice of Americans want to “wait and see” how the shots work for other people before they get vaccinated themselves. But experts say that getting the vaccine as soon as it’s available to you will be vital for protecting yourself and others, stopping virus variants in their tracks, and resuming some level of normalcy. Dr. Susan Lopez discusses the COVID-19 vaccine. MarketWatch.
Hunting for a Leftover Vaccine? This Site Will Match You With a Clinic.
March 9, 2021 - More than half a million people have signed up for Dr. B, a service that promises to match them with clinics struggling to equitably dole out extra doses before they expire. Dr. Shikha Jain talks about equitable distribution of vaccines. New York Times.
Crain’s Notable Healthcare Heros- Dr. Ali Khan
March 5, 2021 - At Oak Street Health, Dr. Ali Khan teamed with the city of Chicago to enable broader COVID-19 testing in Black and Latino neighborhoods. Crain Business Chicago.
COVID patient who went viral in Facebook post receives 2nd Pfizer shot from doctor who saved his life
March 4, 2021 - Mike Catania received his second shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Friday. The 69-year-old went viral last year after developing severe symptoms. He was intubated for over a week and nearly died on multiple occasions. Dr. Halleh Akbarnia, the doctor who saved him, gave him his second shot. ABC7 Eyewitness News.
'This means everything': COVID-19 survivor receives vaccine from ER doctor who saved him
March 4, 2021 - Dr. Akbarnia said Catania’s story resonated with her unlike that of any other patient in her career. Fox32 Chicago.
Johnson & Johnson Shot To Boost Illinois And Chicago COVID-19 Vaccine Supply By About 50%
March 1, 2021 - The number of COVID-19 vaccines shipped to Illinois and Chicago this week will increase by about 50% after a third vaccine got emergency authorization over the weekend. Shannon Rotolo, PharmD comments on how the new vaccine will affect pharmacies. WBEZ.
Not getting their shot- Black residents lag in COVID-19 vaccinations
February 25, 2021 - Illinois has given more than two million vaccinations. But Black residents are less likely to get the shots than their white peers, according to Illinois Department of Public Health data. Dr. Ali Khan and Dr. Vineet Arora comment on this inequity. Illinois Times.
Volunteering to give the vaccine: 'One of the most therapeutic things’
February 12, 2021 - Many Illinois counties rely on volunteers to help inoculate people against the COVID-19. The people stepping up are often doctors, nurses and students. Dr. Halleh Akbarnia is featured. Chicago Tribune.
Are we overhyping telemedicine?
February 8, 2021 - Virtual care can do a lot - but there’s still a need for brick and mortar. Dr. Eve Bloomgarden is featured in this article discussing the pros and cons of telemedicine. Second Opinion.
Latinos are navigating barriers to Covid-19 vaccinations and experts say it comes down to access
February 8, 2021 - One Chicago doctor says that low vaccination rates among Latinos isn't just due to their hesitancy.
In many cases, emergency room physician Dr. Marina Del Rios says, it actually comes down to questions of logistics and access. CNN.
Late planning, decentralized oversight, a ‘Hunger Games’ sign-up: How Illinois has struggled more than most states rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine
February 6, 2021 - Illinois’ lagging COVID-19 vaccination numbers have become political fodder in the national finger-pointing over the slow rollout. The Chicago Tribune.
A Parallel Pandemic Hits Health Care Workers: Trauma and Exhaustion
February 4, 2021 - Vaccines may be on the way, but many on the front lines are burned out. Has the government done enough to help alleviate their stress? Sheetal Khedkar Rao, MD discusses the stresses faced by healthcare workers. New York Times.
Female Doctors Are Especially Vulnerable to Online Harassment
February 4, 2021 - Social media can be a toxic jungle for many people, but new research shows that it’s especially bad for women physicians. They are twice as likely as male doctors to be sexually harassed on the internet and are often subject to other online abuse, including personal attacks, coordinated harassment and barrages of negative reviews. Medical Bag.
Q&A: Battling cancer, a medical resident opts for COVID-19 vaccine
February 2, 2021 - For months, AMA member Christiana Shoushtari, MD, MPH, a third-year internal medicine resident at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, was fighting on the front lines, attempting to beat back a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Over the summer, she confronted another daunting opponent—breast cancer. AMA.
Private Doctors Hunt for Vaccines as Shots Go to Hospital Peers
February 1, 2021 - Dr. Ali Khan discusses the eagerness of healthcare workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Bloomberg Business.
Walgreens, Jewel-Osco, Walmart and Cook County now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments
January 26, 2021 - Dr. Eve Bloomgarden discusses the impact of having Walgreens, Jewel-Osco, Walmart, and Cook County taking COVID-19 vaccine appointments. The Chicago Tribune.
People are fed up with broken vaccine appointment tools — so they’re building their own
February 1, 2021 - From Google Docs to Airtable spreadsheets, Americans are trying to answer one seemingly simple question: Where can I get a vaccine? Dr. Shikha Jain and Dr. Halleh Akbarnia discuss the vaccine rollout. MIT Technology Review.
Q&A: Physicians often attacked on social media for public health messaging
January 26, 2021 - Dr. Shikha Jain discusses how physicians are often attacked on social media and the impact that this has during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healio.
Could a Smell Test Screen People for Covid?
January 19, 2021 - Dr. Ameet Kini discusses a new test for COVID-19 that relies on the loss of smell associated with the virus. New York Times.
Doctor says ’it’s worth it to be called a silly name’ if it changes one person’s mind
January 15, 2021 - Spectrum doctor experiences cyberbullying in the wake of his social media post going viral about his battle with COVID. Fox17 West Michigan.
Chicago Doctor on Being the 1st to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
January 7, 2021 - Dr. Marina Del Rios was the first person in Chicago to be vaccinated against COVID-19. On Tuesday, the emergency room doctor at University of Illinois Hospital got her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. WTTW PBS.
One in four doctors attacked, harassed on social media
January 4, 2021 - While many physicians benefit from social media by networking with potential collaborators or interfacing with patients, a new study from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago found many physicians also report being sexually harassed and personally attacked on these platforms on the basis of their religion, race or medical recommendations. Northwestern Now.
I've spent the past 9 months talking to healthcare workers as a reporter. 'Grey's Anatomy' gets the pandemic right.
January 2, 2021 - "Grey's Anatomy" characters act out the realities healthcare workers have faced, like staffing shortages and the mental toll of seeing so many patients die. Featuring Dennis Kosuth, RN. Business Insider India.
‘We’re getting attacked.’ Even before COVID-19, doctors faced online harassment, including death threats. The pandemic makes it worse.
January 6th, 2021 - Even before COVID-19, doctors faced harassment just for sharing health information. Dr. Shikha Jain discusses how doctors open their social media in a weary time only to find more anger. The Chicago Tribune.
1 in 4 Doctors Attacked, Harassed on Social Media: Chicago Universities' Study
January 4, 2021 - The findings highlight the intensity of online harassment, which the authors Dr. Vineet Arora and Tricia Pendergrast stated has intensified since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. NBC Channel 5 Chicago.
Where Year Two of the Pandemic Will Take Us
December 29, 2020 - Dr. Vineet Arora discusses how the pandemic is affecting healthcare workers. The Atlantic.
How Confident Can You Be in a Coronavirus Test?
December 23, 2020 - Things like which kind of test it was, and the reason for taking it, should factor into how much credence to give a positive or negative result. Hannah Getachew-Smith, MPH, CHES discusses messaging around COVID-19 testing. New York Times.
How To Do A True Quarantine Before Seeing Family This Holiday Season
December 23, 2020 - Dr. Eve Bloomgarden discusses how to best celebrate the holidays safely. Romper.
Can Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
December 16, 2020 - Shannon Rotolo, PharmD, BCPS from IMPACT discusses option for taking the COVID-19 vaccine when pregnant and breastfeeding. VeryWell Health.
Illinois starts administering COVID-19 vaccine amid optimism and thoughts of the disease’s victims
December 15, 2020 - Health care workers in Chicago and Peoria received the first COVID-19 vaccine shots in Illinois. Pictured is Dr. Marina Del Rios of IMPACT. Chicago Tribune.
As Pfizer’s Covid-19 Vaccine Rolls Out, Next Step Is Getting People to Take It
December 13, 2020 - Now that the first Covid-19 vaccine in the U.S. has been cleared by federal regulators, health authorities and researchers face the daunting task of persuading millions of people such as Kathy Wood to take the shots. Dr. Vineet Arora in the Wall Street Journal.
Taylor Swift Is Getting Healthcare Workers Through the Pandemic
December 11, 2020 - Dr. Eve Bloomgarden discusses how Taylor Swift’s music has helped her and other healthcare workers power through the COVID-19 pandemic. InStyle.
CMS makes some telehealth services permanent after COVID-19
December 11, 2020 - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced many telehealth services will be permanently covered after the pandemic. Dr. Ali Khan discusses this major development. Healio News.
Chicago Health Care Workers Weigh Risks, Benefits Of Being First For COVID-19 Vaccine
December 10, 2020 - Dr. Shannon Rotolo, Dr. Ali Khan, and Dr. Laura Zimmerman from IMPACT discuss the decision to take the new COVID vaccine with WBEZ Chicago.
Your COVID-19 test came back negative – unfortunately, it might be wrong. Here’s what to do
December 7, 2020 - Dr. Eve Bloomgarden discusses COVID-19 testing with Medill Reports Chicago.
Illinois sees small decline in COVID-19 hospitalization numbers, but Thanksgiving impact still to come
November 30, 2020 - The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations across Illinois has begun to bend downward after weeks of sharp growth, state data shows, but public health advocates have expressed unease that infections from the Thanksgiving holiday may undo any improvements. Dr. Vineet Arora speaks about the impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on COVID-19. Chicago Tribune.
Will Illinois run out of hospital beds? Available data suggests a grim winter if trends don’t change.
November 24, 2020 - Dr. Vineet Arora discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare system as a whole, and how the loss of hospital beds will harm not just COVID patients, but patients who need care who don’t have COVID-19. Chicago Tribune.
Unusual Symptoms of COVID-19 You Need to Know About
November 23, 2020 - from nose to toes, doctors continue to discover uncommon signs of coronavirus infection. Dr. Eve Bloomgarden discusses COVID-19 and its impact on blood sugar. AARP.
COVID-19 has brought health care system to 'the brink of failure,' doctors say
November 20, 2020 - Dr. Vineet Arora discusses how the rise of COVID-19 is heavily impacting not only patients with COVID, but also patients who can’t receive healthcare due to lack of hospital capacity and fear of catching the virus. Yahoo!.
'Are We Heroes? No, We Are Not'—Health Care Workers on Fighting COVID and the Pain of Watching People Die Alone
November 17, 2020- Dr. Seth Trueger details the struggles healthcare workers face treating COVID-19. Newsweek.
'A dark and long winter': Suburban health leaders say worst is yet to come with COVID-19
November 16, 2020 - As hospitalizations soar around the state, local health care systems already are seeing a record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients -- and healthcare workers, like Dr. Shikha Jain, warn the worst is yet to come. The Daily Herald.
Health experts on Thanksgiving travel and gatherings amid coronavirus surge: Don't do it.
November 16, 2020 - Dr. Shikha Jain discusses the dangers of family holiday gatherings amid the latest coronavirus surge with Yahoo! Money.
Vaccine access and distribution are the next big questions, says doctor
November 16, 2020 - With Yahoo finance, Dr. Garth Walker discusses distribution of the new COVID-19 vaccine, and high priority groups for receiving the vaccine. Yahoo! Finance.
What We Know — And What We Don’t — About Illinois’ 2nd COVID-19 Wave
November 13, 2020- Dr. Eve Bloomgarden is interviewed about the recent surge in COVID-19 and how it will impact Chicago’s hospitals. WBEZ NPR Chicago
As coronavirus soars, hospitals hope to avoid an agonizing choice: Who gets care and who goes home
November 11, 2020 - Dr. Vineet Arora, MD, MAPP, CEO and Co-Founder of IMPACT, discusses IMPACT’s open letter to Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot from November 9th about the surging COVID-19 cases in IL. Washington Post.
Group of Physicians Warns Illinois Could Reach ICU Bed Capacity By Thanksgiving
November 10, 2020 - "A coalition of physicians and health care professionals say analysis of Illinois' coronavirus data shows the state could "surpass its ICU bed capacity by Thanksgiving" and deaths per day could peak by mid-December.” Check out IMPACT’s Feature on NBC News Chicago.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike’s emotional moment shows health care workers feel COVID-19 fatigue too. ‘We feel trapped in many ways.’
October 28, 2020 - Dr. Seth Trueger discusses his experience with COVID-19 fatigue. Chicago Tribune.
Make an IMPACT: Leverage physician, mom identities to fight ‘infodemic’ during COVID-19
October 14, 2020- Eve D. Bloomgarden, MD discusses how parents are uniquely positioned to fight misinformation about COVID-19. Healio News.
Most CoVID-19 patients don’t check themselves into hospitals. This is how experts say it usually works.
October 6, 2020 - A tweet from former New Jersey governor Chris Christie (R) saying he checked himself in as a “precautionary measure” for a case of coronavirus sparked a flurry of questions online. Featuring quotes from Dr. Vineet Arora. Washington Post.
Doctors Rank The Riskiest Things To Do During Coronavirus Pandemic
September 16, 2020- The Block Club Chicago features data collected by IMPACT detailing physician’s perception of risk of COVID transmission conferred by various activities. Block Club Chicago.
Rumors, confusion, and conspiracies: Can doctors defeat COVID-19 misinformation?
September 15, 2020- IMPACT physician Eve Bloomgarden, MD, discusses strategies to combat misinformation about COVID-19. AAMC advocacy.
Dangers Behind Anti-maskers and Anti-vaxxers: How to Combat Both
September 9, 2020- Dr. Vineet Arora discusses the myths surrounding mask-wearing. Medscape.
‘We Can’t Just Limp Along’: Americans Reinvent Fall
September 7, 2020 - Dr. Eve Bloomgarden discusses Americans adapting to COVID-19 challenges as we enter the fall in the Wall Street Journal.
Grassroots group of physicians rallies broad support for masking, universal mandate
August 31, 2020 - Dr. Vineet Arora, MD, MAAP, MHM, CEO and Co-founder Impact, discusses mask noncompliance in the community in HemeOnc Today.
Stress test- A pandemic and a summer of uncertainty have fueled anxiety and brought little consensus about how to safely reopen schools, leaving parents, educators and students with strong and varied emotions.
August 28, 2020 - Dr. Laura Zimmerman discusses returning to school in times of COVID. Crain’s Business Chicago.
Working In A Male-Dominated Medical Practice Can Cost Female Physicians $90,000 — Or More
July 30, 2020 - IMPACT’s COO Dr. Shikha Jain discusses inequalities for women in medicine. Forbes.
Letters: Is it possible to get kids to wear masks in schools? Yes, and it’s necessary.
July 20, 2020 - The IMPACT Team’s letter advocating for children to wear masks in school this fall was featured in the Chicago Tribune.
AAMC Continues to Take Heat Over Policies on MCAT, Med School Applications
July 8, 2020 - MedPage Today featured Action Fellow Dr. Maylyn Martinez’s IMPACTful Chats in their discussion of applicants frustrations over test cancellations and communication difficulties. Medpage Today.
Petition, medical societies urge nationwide mask mandate
July 8, 2020 - Healio featured the IMPACT Team’s nationwide mask mandate petition along with the AMA, CMSS, and other medical societies calls for universal masking. Healio.
Watching Hamilton Will Give You What You So Desperately Need This Pandemic: Hope
July 4, 2020 - Chief Development Officer Dr. Eve Bloomgarden was featured discussing how she believes Hamilton speaks to what the world is experiencing now. Forbes.
Black Doctors Need More Than Demonstrations, They Need Change
June 16, 2020 - Chief Equity Officer Dr. Garth Walker discussed his experience fighting the two pandemics of COVID-19 and Inequality. Forbes.
Moms in Masks
May 11, 2020 - Co-Founder and COO, Dr. Shikha Jain was featured in Alderman Michele Smith of Chicago’s 43rd Ward’s Newsletter on May 11, 2020. She discusses the importance of wearing masks when in a public place. Alderman Michelle Smith.
Chicago doctors — mostly moms — join together to advise officials and the public. ‘We can’t not say something.’
May 7, 2020 - Co-Founders Dr. Eve Bloomgarden and Dr. Shikha Jain spoke with the Chicago Tribune about the conception of IMPACT as well as their previous work and future initiatives. Chicago Tribune.
‘Too many lives are at stake to do otherwise’: Shifting resources during COVID-19 pandemic
April 29, 2020 - Healio Primary Care spoke with Co-Founder and Chief Policy Offer Dr. Ali Khan about the implications of shifting resources during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to ensure that low-burden areas are not left vulnerable. Healio.
Local officials alarmed by dearth of ventilators, hospital beds
March 14, 2020 - CEO and co-founder Dr. Vineet Arora is quoted along with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Amy Acton, and Seema Verma. Politico.