Media Coverage
The work done by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine faculty members (and even some students) is regularly highlighted in newspapers, online media outlets and more. Below you’ll find links to articles and videos of Feinberg in the news.
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USA Today
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Unnecessary C-sections are a problem in the U.S. Will publicizing hospital rates change that?
High C-section rates are not the problem, said Dr. William Grobman, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. The problem is variation between hospitals – low C-section rates in some and high rates in others – with no improved outcome for mother and baby.
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WTTW News
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The Importance of Getting Health Care That Speaks Your Language
Dr. Jonathan Moreira, a hematologist, oncologist and assistant professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, says that today, technology is helping some for providers bridge the gap. “Mobile services can provide flexible and readily available language services in ambulatory and inpatient settings. In-person interpreter services may be more challenging to provide, particularly in underserved and/or rural areas, but are ideal as they can also contextualize body language,” said Moreira.
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Chicago Tribune
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With coronavirus cases at an all-time high, some patients are nervous about going to the dentist
Similarly, Dr. Taylor A. Heald-Sargent, assistant professor of pediatrics infectious diseases at Northwestern University, stresses the importance of not canceling dental appointments. “So while it is something that sometimes can be delayed a little bit,” Heald-Sargent says, “it’s still essential to have good hygiene, which of course varies by person.
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Fox 32
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Wearing masks poses problems for those with glasses
[VIDEO] Dr. Preeti J. Thyparampil from Northwestern Medicine talks about the uptick in eye-related injuries since the start of the pandemic.
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Yahoo! News
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Doctor Says He Got Vaccinated To ‘Honor Memory’ Of COVID Victims
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, the hospital’s chief medical officer, called Thursday a momentous day. “Watching the long line of these front line heroes waiting patiently, and many tearing up with relief when it was their turn to get it, was something none of us will ever forget,” Kopin said in a statement.
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National Public Radio
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‘Tis The Season To Celebrate. Here’s How To Do It Safely
If you must go inside a store, consider the risk, says epidemiologist Mercedes Carnethon, professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Avoid it entirely “if the store is crowded, poorly ventilated or if people aren’t complying with mask wearing orders” she says.
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USA Today
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‘What’s a heater gonna do when it’s 30 degrees’: Restaurants face bleak winter during COVID-19
Some outdoor dining structures may be safer than others, said Sadiya Khan, an epidemiologist and assistant professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. “If a structure is created in such a way that it is an enclosed space, with heating and carpeting, it’s basically an indoor facility outside,” she said.
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The New York Times
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How to Get a Fragrant Tween to Shower
It’s not unusual for children this age to resist bathing, even when there’s not a pandemic going on. Tweens have control over their own bodies, said Dr. Nia Heard-Garris, a pediatrician and a researcher in the pediatrics department at Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, and not showering may be a way to assert their independence. “Just like you can’t force a 3-year-old to eat all the peas on their plate, you can’t force a 9- or 10-year-old to shower,” she said.
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Los Angeles Times
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Coronavirus Today: Inside our struggling hospitals
The short answer is yes, absolutely, you should continue to mask and keep following all other social distancing protocols for the time being. I discussed this question with Dr. Marc Sala, a critical care and pulmonary specialist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, to understand why. “There are two reasons that someone who receives a COVID-19 vaccine should still wear a mask and commit to social distancing,” Sala explained.
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The Washington Post
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British officials identify coronavirus mutations, but significance remains unclear
And scientists point out that this virus doesn’t mutate very fast. Although it’s possible that vaccines would need to be modified at some point to remain as effective as they have been so far, this virus is not supernaturally elusive. “It seems hard to see that this virus is going to be able to evolve its way away from vaccine efficacy,” said Egon Ozer, an infectious-diseases expert at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.
