On today’s episode of Capturing COVID Jason Newland MD, MEd sits down with fellow physician, sports lover, and podcaster Mark Halstead MD to discuss getting kids back to playing competitive high school sports during the pandemic. Join us in hearing the detailed challenges that came along with keeping the public safe but also getting kids back to their normal routine. Dealing with interprofessional communication, county policies, and the shocking discovery of the effects COVID-19 was having on young athletes' hearts, Dr. Halstead was a pioneer in the sports community during the time of unknown during the pandemic. Whether you’re an avid sports fan, played a competitive sport, or are someone that is simply interested in learning about the hardships and the successes of others during the pandemic, this episode has a lot of key takeaways for all listeners.
MSHSAA (Missouri State High School Activities Association), SSM Healthcare System (Sisters of St. Mary Healthcare System), PEDS (Department of Pediatrics), ID (Infectious Disease), Myocarditis (Inflammation of the myocardium of the heart), CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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This podcast is in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. Contributors to this episode include:
