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A fond farewell
This is the FINAL edition of Community Pulse.
More reflections on the arc of the pandemic
This is the second-to-last edition of Community Pulse. The final edition will air next Wednesday, June 9.
Updated CDC guidelines
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann discusses the CDC guidelines on masking and vaccinations.Here are precautions recommended for the unvaccinated population.Information on re...
Children and vaccines
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann speaks with guest Sarah Davis about COVID vaccinations for children. Pfizer press release with some data
Ongoing guidelines
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann speaks with Sara Humm from the Boone County/City of Columbia Health Department about the end of the public health order and ongoing guideli...
Health orders expiring in Columbia
Dr. Elizabeth Allemann discusses the Columbia health orders that expire on May 12 and will not be renewed.
Goodbye, Ginny, and thank you for everything!
Ginny Chadwick reflects on the past year of co-hosting Community Pulse. Today was her last time hosting the program, and from now on Community Pulse will air only on W...
Frontline perspective
Co-host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann speaks with Dr. Erik Martin, an emergency room physician who has worked in New York, Missouri, Oklahoma, and the Southwest US during thi...
Vaccine sharks
Co-host Ginny Chadwick speaks to Hannah Green, a vaccine shark. Vaccine sharks keep their eyes peeled for vaccine opportunities and help connect members of the communi...
Vaccine side effects and complications
Dr. Allemann discusses vaccine side effects and complications, and in particular the blood clots associated with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
Vaccine questions
Co-host Dr. Allemann speaks with Sarah Davis, a local midwife who has a Masters degree in public health.
B117 variant of COVID-19
Co-host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann discusses the B117 variant of COVID-19, which is now the most common strain in the US. It is associated with youth sports, child care, a...
Snodgrass and schools
Ginny Chadwick speaks to Jeanne Snodgrass, who was just elected to serve a three-year term on the Columbia Board of Education.
COVID challenges continue
Co-host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann discusses an increase in COVID cases worldwide, plus how to navigate the challenges of securing a vaccine, and caring for your wellbeing...
Adventures in vaccination
Co-host Ginny Chadwick speaks to Dr. Angie Hull, a public policy professor, who took an adventure to rural Missouri to snag a coveted Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Post-vaccination infection
Dr. Allemann discusses preventing the spread of COVID-19 through proper recovery from infection and through vaccination, as well as the importance of addressing the pa...
Vaccine access for disproportionately affected populations
Host Ginny Chadwick speaks with Natalia Prats, director of The Language Tree in Columbia, about the effects of the pandemic on child care facilities, the new city orde...
Legislative update with Rep. Martha Stevens
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann is joined by Rep. Martha Stevens, D-Columbia, to discuss the working environment in the state capitol, vaccine distribution, Medicaid expan...
Grassroots organizing for vaccine access
Host Ginny Chadwick speaks with grassroots organizers about their strategies to increase vaccine access and awareness around the state.
Local case numbers increasing, vaccines available for Tier 3
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann discusses access to testing in Mid-Missouri, increases in statewide case counts over the past week, Tier 3 opening up for vaccinations, and...
Grassroots efforts to increase vaccine access
Host Ginny Chadwick is joined by creator of the national Vaccine Spotter website, Nick Muerdter. They discuss the difficulties many people face while navigating when, ...
Mid-Missouri vaccine updates
Dr. Elizabeth Allemann offers the latest updates about vaccine distribution and access around the state.
Cheering through the pandemic
Host Ginny Chadwick speaks with Karley Blakemore and Emily Abadir Cheer Captains for Hickman High School Cheerleading to discuss how they've safely worked through chal...
Understanding the newest COVID-19 vaccine
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann offers a review of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, including when it is expected to arrive in Missouri.
Global Vaccine Development and Distribution
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann is joined by Caroline Casey, lead analyst for Airfinity's COVID-19 team. Airfinity is a science information and analytics company that has ...
Missouri Teacher of the Year recipient discusses prioritizing teachers for vaccines
Host Ginny Chadwick is joined by Melissa “Misty” Grandel, the 2020 Missouri Teacher of the Year from Fordland School District. Along with the past five recipients of t...
Mid-Missouri Vaccine Information Hubs
Host Ginny Chadwick is joined by Mirra Greenway to discuss the barriers, successes, and overall processes Mid-Missourians undergo to access the COVID-19 vaccine. Mirra...
Finding the best performing face mask
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann offers the latest information about the most effective mask technologies and how to improve the performance of commonly used masks. Dr. All...
Tracking COVID-19 data in Columbia Public Schools
Host Ginny Chadwick is joined by April Ferrao, parent community student advocate in Columbia, to discuss the data she collects focused on school age COVID-19 cases in ...
The difficulty in comparing SARS-CoV2 vaccines
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann discusses the pitfalls of comparing the different SARS-CoV2 vaccines with each other. Such comparisons are difficult to make because availa...