Asaf Bitton, MD, MPH, speaks with Oprah Magazine about how to properly practice social distancing.
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Boston Globe: We Must Have Those Serious Illness Conversations
Physicians from Massachusetts General Hospital wrote on the need for serious illness conversations, citing resources from Ariadne Labs.
The Philadelphia Inquirer: Coronavirus has doctors reviewing their living wills. You should, too.
Op-ed by Jeffrey Millstein, a primary care physician on the need for serious illness care conversations, with a link to resources from Ariadne's Serious Illness Care Program.
Boston Globe: ICU doctor shares heartbreaking impact of hospital visitor bans as coronavirus spreads
Dr. Daniela J. Lamas is interviewed about her heartbreaking experiences in the ICU of Brigham and Women's Hospital.
NBC News: Hospitals make room for coronavirus patients by trying to treat people at home
A look at an effort by Brigham and Women's hospital to treat COVID-19 patients at home, which can be a model for future care, including an interview with Dr. David Levine.
The New York Times: Being Together While Staying Apart
The New York Times reporter interviewed Dr. Bitton, who provided more clarity to the concept of "social distancing" in one comment.
Fatherly: Coronavirus and Kids: Doctors Answer Parents’ COVID-19 Questions
Dr. Shah is among the medical personnel interviewed answering questions about COVID-19 and children.
ProPublica: What Coronavirus Means for Pregnancy and Other Things New and Expecting Mothers Should Know
Neel Shah speaks witth ProPublica about what pregnant women need to know during the pandemic.
Forbes: Why Reaching Out To Older People In Social Isolation Is An Imperative
Dr. Asaf Bitton discusses the importance of a comprehensive approach to address the disproportionate effects that safety measures have on those who may be more vulnerable and isolated.
CNN: Donations of respirator masks and other medical supplies needed at American hospitals coming from unlikely sources
A cautionary story about the looming lack of medical equipment, including masks, and what can be done about that.
Advisory Board: ‘Any half-measure approach won’t work’: The urgent, painful need for social distancing
A Q&A with Dr. Bitton and Steven Berkow, Advisory Board Vice President of Provider Research, about social distancing and how health care leaders should respond.
The New York Times: Deciding How Much Distance You Should Keep
A New York Times article on the genesis of Dr. Bitton's original social distancing post and tips for staying safe.
WGBH: Why Aggressive Social Distancing Now Is Critical To ‘Flattening The Curve’ Later
In this video interview, Dr. Bitton talks with Jim Braude of WGBH about social distancing.
The New Yorker: How to Practice Social Distancing
Dr. Bitton speaks with the New Yorker, elaborating on details on how to social distance in a thoughtful Q&A.
PBS: If U.S. doesn’t ‘flatten the curve,’ severe cases of COVID-19 will overrun health system
Dr. Bitton speaks with PBS NewsHour's Judy Woodruff about the importance of social distancing to flatten the curve.
USA Today: The best thing everyday Americans can do to fight coronavirus? #StayHome, save lives
A list of recommendations in short sound bites that underscore what Americans should be doing right now.
Harpers Bazaar: How to Help Your Community During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Harpers Bazaar references Asaf Bitton's social distancing guidance.
CNN: Parents: Take social distancing seriously and limit playdates, other activities, experts say
Executive Director, Dr. Asaf Bitton, speaks to CNN about how parents should be implementing social distancing.
CBS Boston: South Boston Bars Crowded Saturday Despite Calls For Social Distancing
Asaf Bitton speaks with CBS Boston about the need for young people to take social distancing seriously.
