The stress of parenting, making ends meet, and the triggers for substance abuse can be difficult without a pandemic. But for some—confined at home and away from social support—sheltering in place may add danger. Dr. Mike Franz explains the devastation of interpersonal violence. If you know or suspect someone is [...]
Get the latest strategies for testing those who’ve already contracted the coronavirus—and why? With animated graphics at his side, Dr. Edward McEachern explains the ins and outs of “surveillance testing” and its use to fight the virus with antibodies. https://pacificsource.wistia.com/medias/791gy3ftxj Content on these blog pages reflects what is current for [...]
Parents: Is being with your kids 24/7 more than you bargained for? This week, Mental Health Awareness Month continues with Dr. Mike Franz, who walks you through some strategies for parenting during a pandemic. He talks about tackling kids’ behavioral challenges; balancing work and childcare in the home; finding your [...]
Through a combination of herd immunity, telehealth virtual appointments, a focus on vulnerable populations, and coordination among community leaders, a strategy is at work that will help get us back to a new version of normalcy. Dr. McEachern describes what’s available to us to fight COVID-19 and prevent an ongoing [...]
Parents: How are your kids adjusting to being at home? This week, Mental Health Awareness Month continues with Dr. Mike Franz, who walks you through some strategies for parenting during a pandemic. He talks about how to discuss COVID-19 with our kids, as well as how to support kids of [...]
By summarizing what epidemiology has learned from influenza, Dr. Edward McEachern explains what needs to happen for our population to meet the challenges of COVID-19. Until a combination of factors are sustained—herd immunity, a vaccine, testing, effective treatment, and widespread use of PPE—our population will struggle with the ongoing threat [...]
To kick off Mental Awareness Month, PacificSource Medical Director of Behavioral Health Dr. Mike Franz guides us through self-care strategies to give a boost to our emotional wellness. While navigating the uncertainties of today’s new normal, he explains how paying close attention to routines—for sleep, meals, physical activity, and check-ins [...]
If we each got a nickel for every time we saw or heard something that had to do with the coronavirus, well, we could buy a whole lot of toilet paper! Joking aside, managing our financial well-being during this time is likely something that has been at the forefront of [...]
Dr. Edward McEachern sheds light on striking a balance between supporting our healthcare system and economic hardship. Although easing shelter-in-place and nonessential business restrictions will depend on infection rates, science reveals how tracking and testing for COVID-19 transmission are essential to finding a new normal. What to expect? Gradual or [...]
Uncertain times and new routines can throw off our healthy eating intentions and habits. It could be you’re adjusting to working from home and feeling the constant presence of snacks in your pantry and fridge. Or maybe you’re struggling financially, and overeating out of stress or boredom. We know that [...]
