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Reopening Schools: Examples from Around the World & Data on Transmission Among Children
As the first day of classes inches closer and closer, host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann discusses unanswered questions swirling though the minds of parents, teachers, and pu...
COVID Fatigue
Host Ginny Chadwick discusses the topic of COVID fatigue. How do we stay grounded in the reality of the pandemic, while also caring for our entire well-being, especial...
2020 Census Information for Mid-Missouri
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann is joined by Sara Humm, Public Communications Specialist at the Columbia City Managers Office, to discuss how the 2020 census has been affe...
Barriers to Testing for "Close Contacts" of COVID cases in Boone County
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann explains a change in testing access announced over the weekend from the Boone County Department of Health and Human Services. They will no ...
Absentee & Mail-In Voting for August 4th Primary Elections
Dr. Elizabeth Allemann is joined by Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon to discuss voting options for the August 4th elections.
An Update on Vaccine Development
Dr. Elizabeth Allemann sheds light on the process for developing vaccines, how different types of vaccines work in the body, and what access might look like when a cor...
Quarantine vs. Isolation vs. Social Distancing
Dr. Elizabeth Allemann outlines the process of quarantine, including when to get tested and what to do upon receiving test results. While COVID cases rise around the c...
Making Masks
Public health advocate Ginny Chadwick discusses all-things-masks with Anne Marie Long, local mask maker, licensed massage therapist, and owner & artist of Antics Crafts.
COVID in Boone County
Dr. Elizabeth Allemann takes a closer look at the local COVID numbers for active cases, deaths, individuals in quarantine, hospitalizations, number of tests administer...
The Functionality of Schools in the COVID Era
Dr. Elizabeth Allemann reviews recommendations for re-opening schools safely from national public health and medical professionals, as well as two studies on transmiss...
Columbia's Mask Ordinance
Host Ginny Chadwick combs through the new mask ordinance for Columbia, which goes into effect at 5 pm on Friday, July 10.
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & COVID-19
Dr. Elizabeth Allemann discusses how coronavirus is affecting pregnancies, births, and breastfeeding. With many gaps in scientific research around these topics, Dr. Al...
COVID News Updates: "Long-Haulers", Testing Info, Airborne Data & More
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann rounds up recent news related to coronavirus. She covers a variety of topics, including new stories of people around the world who have COV...
Mandatory Mask Policies
Host Ginny Chadwick discusses developing and implementing mandatory mask policies with Mayor Jonathan Godes of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Mayor Godes oversaw the impl...
Using Wastewater to Track Coronavirus
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann is joined by Dr. Marc Johnson, Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at University of Missouri-Columbia. They discuss collabor...
A Conversation with Boone Hospital Center’s Chief Medical Officer
Host Ginny Chadwick discusses the recent spike in coronavirus cases with Dr. Robin Blount, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Boone Hospital Center. Dr. Bloun...
A Doctor's Experience Treating COVID Patients in Joplin
Host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann is joined by Dr. Erik Martin, an emergency room and urgent care physician living in Joplin. He’ll discuss his experience treating COVID pat...
New Antibody Data for Missouri & More
Today on Community Pulse, host Dr. Elizabeth Allemann follows up on comments made on the show last week by Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Peter Stiepleman. Als...
Coronavirus Transmission Among Children
For today's episode, Dr. Elizabeth Allemann explains the scientific data related to coronavirus transmission among children.
Columbia Public Schools' Re-Entry Plan
For this segment, host Ginny Chadwick discusses Columbia Public School's re-entry plan for fall with CPS Superintendent Peter Stiepleman.
Coronavirus Therapeutics, Treatments & Clinical Trials
Today on Community Pulse, Dr. Elizabeth Allemann gives an update on the research surrounding therapeutics, treatments, and clinical trials related to coronavirus.
The Latest Science Behind Mask Wearing
For this edition of Community Pulse, Dr. Elizabeth Allemann covers the latest scientific data on mask wearing to prevent transmission.
How the Pandemic is Affecting Columbia's Unhoused Community
Today on Community Pulse, Dr. Elizabeth Allemann is joined by Ward 2 Council Member Mike Trapp to discuss how the pandemic is affecting Columbia's unhoused community.
Harm Reduction & Coronavirus
Today on Community Pulse, Dr. Elizabeth Allemann is joined by local social worker Sarah Williams to discuss promoting public safety and health during the pandemic thro...
Three killers: Systemic Racism, the Opioid Crisis, & the Coronavirus Pandemic
For today's edition of Community Pulse, Dr. Elizabeth Allemann is joined guest Dr. Kanika Turner to discuss the intersections of COVID-19, race, and the opioid epidemi...
The Politics of Public Health Policies: Face Masks
For this edition of Community Pulse, host Ginny Chadwick takes a look at the politics and policies surrounding face coverings on a local and national level.
Citizen Questions & Concerns Related to COVID-19
For this edition of Community Pulse, host Ginny Chadwick and local Columbia resident, Lindsey Smith, discuss unanswered questions and ongoing concerns related to the c...
Asymptomatic Carriers of Coronavirus
For this edition of Community Pulse, Dr. Elizabeth Allemann takes a look at the confusing and often contradicting data on asymptomatic carriers of the coronavirus.
Health Implications of Tear Gas
Today on Community Pulse, Dr. Elizabeth Allemann takes a look into the health implications of police use of tear gas on protesters during the coronavirus pandemic.
Protesting in the Time of Coronavirus
For this edition of Community Pulse, Dr. Elizabeth Allemann discusses protesting during in time of coronavirus. She also touches on how this crisis has illuminated wea...