Chairman's Letter: Website overhaul, podcast & more
The COVID-19 pandemic has been at the top of everyone's mind for the past several months. More recently, social justice has taken the spotlight.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), racial and ethnic minority communities have been disproportionately affected by the virus. In health care, it is impossible to treat patients without acknowledging these disparities.
In this month's issue, Editor-in-Chief Catherine Y. Spong, MD, addresses implicit bias and makes the connection with COVID-19 in “A Collision of Crises.”
As we prepare for a potential second wave of illness in the fall, our new website will continue to reflect the ever-evolving landscape. It launched on June 12, and streamlines our industry-leading content for a more concise, reader-friendly user experience.
We are eager to hear your feedback. As we continue to evolve with each generation, we hope to continue to provide practicing ob/gyns with the exceptional clinical, peerreviewed content they look for.
We would also like to announce the launch of our new podcast, Pap Talk, a weekly medical podcast that features in-depth interviews, treatment advice, commentary from industry experts and more.
Visit the Podcasts page to learn more, and don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. And, as always, let us know your thoughts by contacting Senior Editor Angie DeRosa at aderosa@mjhlifesciences.com.
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Mike Hennessy, Sr.
Contemporary OB/GYN Senior Editor Angie DeRosa gets insight on the current state of COVID-19 from Christina Han, MD, division director of maternal-fetal medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and member of its COVID-19 task force. Han is an active member of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and discusses the issues on behalf of SMFM.
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