422: Loneliness Report, In-Person or Telemedicine Care

Dr. Kerstin Emerson, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Georgia College of Public Health, examines a new report on loneliness from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy; Ericka McGowan, ASTHO Senior Director of Emerging Infectious Disease, tells us providers and patients prefer in-person care over telemedicine appointments; there's still time to get an online ticket to ASTHO's TechXpo set to begin May 23rd; and ASTHO has a blog about the benefits of community design. New Surgeon General Advisory Raises Alarm about the Devastating Impact of the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation in the United States Video Telemedicine Experiences In COVID-19 Were Positive, But Physicians And Patients Prefer In-Person Care For The Future Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum Accessible Community Design to Support Physical Activity and Outdoor Recreation for People of All Ages and Abilities