COVID-19: Mary Kay Foster, manager of the Special Pathogens Unit at IU Health on the Coronavirus

Mary Kay Foster, manager of the Special Pathogens Unit at IU Health, joins Now Hear This on the basics of COVID-19. We ask why social distancing is so important, what symptoms one might have should they contract it, how can one get tested, and what preparations her hospitals are making to deal with the coronavirus. She also shares some reasons to be optimistic. Visit https://iuhealth.org/find-medical-services/coronavirus for more information. The IU Health Virtual Clinic offers free Coronavirus screenings in their app, which can be downloaded here. https://iuhealth.org/news-hub/iu-health-virtual-clinic-offers-free-coronavirus-screening. About IU HealthIndiana University Health is the largest network of physicians in the state of Indiana. A unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools, gives patients access to leading-edge medicine and treatment options that are available first, and often only, at IU Health.About the ShowNow Hear This is a conversation with leaders in Indianapolis that are working to improve the lives of Hoosiers. Our goal is to empower you to join in their work and make a difference while informing you about the unseen aspects of life in Indiana. Now Hear This airs weekends on Q95, Fox Sports 1260AM, Alt 103.3, Real 98.3 and iHeart Radio stations in Indianapolis as an effort to share the work of local nonprofits with listeners. About the HostChris Spangle is currently the Digital Director for the BOB & TOM Show and current host of Now Hear This. After beginning his career as the producer of Abdul in the Morning, he went on to serve as the Executive Director of the Libertarian Party of Indiana. He is also a podcast host and producer of shows like We Are Libertarians, Leaders and Legends with Robert Vane, and The Patdown with Ms. Pat. He is passionate about helping to amplify the work of local nonprofits.Interested in Discussing Your Nonprofit?To contact us with information or interview requests, please email Gabby Espino at [email protected] or call her at 317-475-7407. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Get full access to Indiana Podcasts - Hoosier Leaders, Legends and Nonprofits at www.indianapodcasts.com/subscribe