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Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC broadcasts via Skype to observe social distancing guidelines.She talks about ways to boost your immunity and answers listen questions about the coronavirus and COVID 19.

Dr. Jimmy Stewart, Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at UMMC devotes the entire show to the coronavirus and COVID-19.The show starts with information about the virus, and then he takes calls from listeners.

The outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Today Dr. Susan Buttross along with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Daniel Sarver, discuss the psychological effects of COVID-19 on you and your family and ways to manage anxiety and stress.Below are resources for you and your family:* Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/index.asp* Coping with stress during an infectious disease outbreak: https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4885.pdf* Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health during an Infectious Disease Outbreak: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Taking-Care-of-Your-Behavioral-Health-During-an-Infectious-Disease-Outbreak/sma14-4894* Helping Children Cope with Emergencies: https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html

Dr. Josie Bidwell, Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine at UMMC, talks to registered dietitian Kathy Warwick.They talk about healthy eating amid concerns about the coronavirus and answer listener questions about the virus.

When you were small what did you do for fun?How much time did you spend outside in free play after school, on the weekends and in the summer? Do you remember playing outside in the summer until it was too dark to see? Are our children so plugged into electronic diversion that they’ve lost their connection to the natural world?Today we’ll talk about the importance of play and why we need to promote it with our guest Dr. John Gaudet, general pediatrician in Hattiesburg and the president of the Mississippi chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.There is a #powerofplay hashtag on twitter for further ideasFor help with electronics visit commonsensemedia.orgFor developmental milestone visit Vroom.orgFor recommendations on many play-related or health topics visit healthychildren.org

(L-R) Dr. Michelle Owens, Dr. Stefanie Thomas, Dr. Ali BrownThe ladies welcome back Dr. Stefanie Thomas to the show to discuss all the issue you could be having with your feet!