MEDIA AVAILABILITY - CHOP Doctors Discuss COVID-19 Hot Topics: "Back-to-School Concerns"
Philadelphia, August 25, 2020 - With the back-to-school season in full swing, many families still have questions about how to navigate this new and unprecedented school year. Questions about attending school in-person or online, organizing at-home learning pods, and keeping up-to-date with vaccinations are weighing heavily on caregivers' minds. Experts from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are holding a virtual media briefing to discuss pressing issues related to COVID-19 and back-to-school safety.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 @ 10:30am
Link: https://bluejeans.com/905277286
Please RSVP to Camillia Travia at traviac@email.chop.edu.
Topic: Back-to-School Safety
Susan Coffin, MD, MPH
Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases at CHOP
&
Katie Lockwood, MD
Pediatrician, CHOP Primary Care South Philadelphia
Should parents send their children to school for in-person learning, or opt for a virtual school year? How do you keep an at-home learning pod safe? What about scheduling that yearly well visit and staying up-to-date on vaccines? Dr. Susan Coffin, a physician with the Division of Infectious Diseases at CHOP and Dr. Katie Lockwood, a pediatrician with CHOP Primary Care South Philadelphia, will discuss some of the most pressing concerns parents have on their minds as the school year ramps up.
Reporters can submit their own questions ahead of the briefing or ask their question live following Dr. Coffin and Dr. Lockwood's remarks.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, Children's Hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought the 564-bed hospital recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu
Contact: Camillia Travia
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
(425) 492-5007 (cell)
traviac@email.chop.edu
/PRNewswire -- Aug. 20, 2020/
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