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By: LaTonya Washington, MD After over a year in the pandemic, we’ve started to see states and municipalities lift masking restrictions.  At this time, less than 50% of Americans have been fully vaccinated and we haven’t reached herd immunity.  Recently, the CDC has released recommendations stating thatRead more →

By Kendra D. Sheppard, MD, MSPH, CMD Advance care planning is defined as an umbrella term that describes the types of decisions that might need to be made regarding medical care. It is the act of considering those decisions ahead of time, and then letting others knowRead more →

Mental Health Moment By Michelle Kitson, MD Ever wonder why tragedy visits some harder than others? Feel more than utterly exhausted with the abject fears of awakening each day to the reality of desolation and despair? Are you struggling to find the silver lining in the clouds;Read more →

By LaTonya Washington, MD This year has certainly been one unlike any other in recent history.  We are in the midst of a global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.  The world has seen coronaviruses such as SARS and MERS with pandemic potential inRead more →

By LaTonya B. Washington, MD We are living in trying times.  COVID-19 and racial injustices have us facing two pandemics.  Throughout this time of social distancing and isolation, Americans have slowed down enough to recognize and feel the disparities that have long existed in our society.  COVID-19Read more →