• Healthcare in Crisis: Reproductive Rights, COVID-19, and Gun Violence

  • Sep 30 2024
  • Length: 50 mins
  • Podcast

Healthcare in Crisis: Reproductive Rights, COVID-19, and Gun Violence

  • Summary

  • Show Notes: Episode 2 – Reproductive Health, the Pandemic, and Gun Violence

    In this episode of The Medical Collective, Dr. Keisha Davis, Dr. Sharon Smith, and Dr. Atoosa Kourosh dive into key public health topics including reproductive health post-Roe v. Wade, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the increasing rates of gun violence in the U.S.

    Dr. Sharon Smith (OB-GYN) discusses how reproductive health has been impacted by restrictive abortion laws following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, specifically the legal and medical complications around procedures like D&Cs. Dr. Atoosa Kourosh (Immunology Expert) breaks down the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine misconceptions, while Dr. Keisha Davis (Public Health/Pathologist) covers the public health implications of gun violence, a leading cause of death for adolescents. Together, they provide critical insights into these public health issues and how they shape healthcare today.

    Join the conversation to stay informed on these pressing topics and learn how they might influence the upcoming elections.

    Meet the Doctors:
    • Dr. Keisha Davis, M.D. – Pathologist, Public Health Expert https://drkeishadavis.komi.io/
    • Dr. Atoosa Kourosh, M.D., MPH – Pediatrician, Allergist, Integrative Medicine Expert doctoratoosa.com
    • Dr. Sharon Smith, M.D. – Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Aesthetic Specialist sharonsmithmd.com
    Key Resources:

    1. Talking Points on Abortion https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FJ4KVYm-T3LoKoZlS6ja3jyZcMw4QOLnM4TMVQ54thg/edit
    2. CDC Eastern Equine Encephalitis Information
    3. CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Data
    4. New York Times Report on Pandemic Preparedness
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