Robyn Correll, MPH, CHWI

Care.com • 15th July 2020

Covid-19 Vaccines And Kids: What We Do (And Don’t) Know So Far

While researchers attempt to condense a years-long process into just 12-18 months, some parents are left wondering when, exactly, will a COVID-19 vaccine be ready? How well will it work? And will it be safe? Here’s what experts had to say.

Care.com • 4th June 2020

5 Myths About Face Masks And Kids: What Experts Want Parents To Know

Here are five of the most common rumors going around to parents about face masks — and what medical experts say about the safety and science of kids wearing them.

Care.com • 28th May 2020

Talking To Kids About Face Masks And Tips To Get Them Used To Wearing One

In combination with hand-washing and social distancing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone over the age of 2 years old — sick or healthy — wear a mask when in public to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. But for many parents and caregivers, actually getting their kids to follow that recommendation can be tricky, especially for young children. If you’re struggling to get your child to wear a mask, try using age-appropriate messages, involve them in the creati

Tobacco Atlas • 11th May 2020

Youth Vaping in the United States: Risks, Trends, and Potential Policy Solutions – Tobacco Atlas

The use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (or ENDS) among youth in the United States has become a serious public health concern for many reasons. These systems — commonly referred to as electronic cigarettes (or just, “e-cigarettes”), vape pens, or even “juuls” — work by heating nicotine-containing fluid to form an aerosol that users inhale. The recent experiences of the US might offer insight to other countries where youth use of e-cigarettes is only beginning to become popular.

Care.com • 1st May 2020

Grandparents And Covid-19: How To Talk To Loved Ones Who Want To Visit

Families all across the U.S. and elsewhere are practicing social distancing to protect loved ones — and themselves — from COVID-19. But telling grandparents they can’t come visit for birthdays or holidays can be a tough conversation to navigate.

Tobacco Atlas • 27th April 2020

E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (or EVALI): What you need to know

E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (or EVALI) is a serious lung disease linked to vaping devices, primarily THC-containing products from informal or black-market sources.

Berxi • 4th April 2020

5 Coping Strategies for Healthcare Pros in High-Stress Situations

Between routine staff shortages, workplace bullying, and growing paperwork demands, many healthcare professionals are stressed out -- to the point of burnout. Mental health experts warn that emergency situations like the COVID-19 pandemic can compound that stress and lead to potentially serious mental health issues. Here are some things that might help.

Care.com • 17th March 2020

Social Distance: How Does It Compare To Quarantine And Isolation?

As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads throughout the U.S. and elsewhere, health officials are asking everyone to practice social distancing. But what exactly is it? How does it work? And do you really need to keep your family in a bubble? Here's what health experts want you to know about social distancing and why it's so important right now.

Verywell Health • 11th March 2020

What Happens During a Quarantine?

Quarantine is a tool used to prevent the spread of disease by keeping people who might be sick away from those who are healthy. This can either be done through a medical directive from a doctor or, less commonly, through a court or federal order. How long someone should be separated—and where—will depend on the disease and who ordered the quarantine. Quarantines have been used to protect public health since the 14th century, when the fear of the “Black Death” (or plague) in the Middle Ages prom

Verywell Health • 10th March 2020

How to Prepare for a Pandemic

The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 (coronavirus) a pandemic. The threat of a disease spreading across the globe should be taken seriously. There are real, actionable things you can do to soften the impact a pandemic might have on your life and those you care about.

Verywell Health • 17th January 2020

How to Talk About Rheumatoid Arthritis

Because the symptoms of RA are often invisible, many of your friends or family might not have any idea what you’re going through or how they can support you—that is, unless you tell them. And that isn’t always easy. This tool can help.

Verywell Health • 7th January 2020

Vaporizers Are Not A Safe Way To Smoke Marijuana

Most people (92.1%) who use marijuana in the United States reported using only a combusted form of marijuana like from a joint or bowl, but that could be changing. Vaping cannabis products is more popular among teens and young adults, and trends show vaping overall is climbing fast in that population — in part, because many think it’s a healthier alternative to smoking. Vaping weed, as opposed to smoking it, exposes you to fewer of the toxic compounds that come from burning cannabis. But

Berxi • 6th November 2019

Nurses: Do You Have Compassion Fatigue? You're Not Alone.

Compassion fatigue is very common and can lead to unhappy and unhealthy work lives for nurses. Here's what to look out for.

Verywell Health • 9th September 2019

The Vaccine Court: What It Is and How It Works

While vaccines are a safe and effective way to prevent diseases, no medical intervention is 100% risk-free. Usually, the worst side effect someone will experience after getting a vaccine is a fever or a sore arm, but a very small percentage—about one in 1 million—can have a serious or life-threatening reaction. When that happens, the person can seek compensation for a vaccine injury in the U.S. through what's commonly called the vaccine court. What Is the Vaccine Court? What Vaccines Are Cov

Verywell Health • 16th August 2019

How to Talk About Caregiver Burnout

This Conversation Coach will simulate a real chat—either with a loved one with cancer or a different friend or relative—to give you tips for asking for help and avoiding caregiver burnout.

Verywell Health • 27th June 2019

Is Vaping Better for You Than Smoking?

While vaping doesn’t expose you to the same number of dangerous chemicals as you would get from smoking, it could still carry substantial health risks.

Verywell Health • 27th June 2019

The Health Risks of Vaping

There is a lack of understanding surrounding the health risks of vaping. Researchers are still actively seeking to understand exactly how harmful vaping is—but more than enough evidence now shows that it introduces major health risks. Recent studies have found that harmful substances found in many vaping products could increase your chances of serious health concerns like heart attacks, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and addiction, especially among teens.

Cinch • 8th March 2019

Nurse Bullying: What It Is & How To Stop It

More than one in six new nurses leave their first jobs within a year. The high-stress and fast-paced environment of many healthcare facilities can be tough when you’re first starting out. But it’s not just the pressure coming from doctors or patients that can lead nurses to leave the profession. Nurse-to-nurse bullying can push people out, too.

Verywell Health • 28th February 2019

10 Modern Female Innovators Shaking Up Health Care

You don't have to look only in the past to find women shattering glass ceilings. Here are just a few of the women making massive contributions to medicine and public health today.

The Washington Post • 7th October 2018

Flu can be a killer, but some refuse to take a shot

Latasha Haynes was 34 when she almost died of the flu last year. What started as a little coughing and fatigue ended with two blood transfusions and a diagnosis of congestive heart failure weeks later. Flu had caused damage to her heart muscles and the saclike tissue around it. She survived, but just barely, and it took her months to recover.