Kayla McGowan

Interested in all things health + communication and public health. Health communicator→pre-med. Views = my own.

[Kayla McGowan @km_mcgowan]

@Dan_Fogelman Thank you so much for six wonderful seasons! #ThisIsUs touched us on so many levels. I will miss it!

[Craig Spencer MD MPH @Craig_A_Spencer]

I’ve seen a lot of Covid in the ER recently.

With so many people getting infected recently, some folks may wonder what’s the point of getting vaccinated at all?

And is there really any value to a booster dose if I’ve had two Pfizer/Moderna or a shot of J&J?

My observations: 🧵

[Kayla McGowan @km_mcgowan]

"...there is a logic to how pediatric shots are designed and dosed. Children aren’t just miniaturized adults."

[Katherine J. Wu, Ph.D. @KatherineJWu]

I wrote about how pediatric vaccines are dosed, and why those sometimes-weird-looking age boundaries exist. Also, *what do you do if your 11 year old is on the CUSP of 12*? It's the question of the day, and experts have answers!

https://t.co/4tTHzSjhUq

[Kayla McGowan @km_mcgowan]

3 out of every 4 #overdose deaths in RI involved fentanyl. It only takes a small amount of fentanyl—as much as could fit on the tip of a pencil—to cause an overdose.
Learn how to #preventoverdose at https://t.co/G6GQQXeuBP @RIHEALTH

[Rhode Island Department of Health @RIHEALTH]

Fentanyl is often found in counterfeit pills like addies, percs, oxys & powders– like heroin & cocaine. It only takes a small amount of fentanyl- as much as could fit on the tip of a pencil– to cause an overdose. Visit https://t.co/mo9kejHo2m to learn about safer drug use.

[Sterling K Brown @SterlingKBrown]

The #Honeycrisp apple is the best! Growing up all I knew was #reddelicious (not delicious), the #grannysmith (good, but mad tart), and whatever the hell that yellow jawn is! If you haven’t had one, try it. If you think there’s a better apple…you’re wrong. 😁

[Ashish K. Jha @ashishkjha]

3. Masks

This is unnecessarily controversial

People – can we please stop fighting about this?

Masking helps

Cloth masks help a little

Higher quality masks (KF94, etc.) should be considered in high transmission areas

They are cheap and widely available

4/7

[Rhode Island Department of Health @RIHEALTH]

It's smart to have questions about how well the vaccine works, whether it is safe for you, and if it’s easy to get. Here's what you need to know and why you should get vaccinated. https://t.co/zWxIsh4z8f

[Kayla McGowan @km_mcgowan]

@moamcgoo1 Yesss Maurer! You go girl!

[Emerson College @EmersonCollege]

Please read our community message in support of our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community: https://t.co/sBdz8mW2ee

[Rhode Island Department of Health @RIHEALTH]

All Rhode Islanders 75+ can register for an appointment at one of the two State-run vaccination sites. Appointments will begin Feb. 18 and Monday, Feb. 22, scheduling will open to 65+. Do not try to register unless you are eligible. Visit https://t.co/biryi4B7Gt. to register.

[Kayla McGowan @km_mcgowan]

Interesting read about how the idea of the #designateddriver became accepted and put into practice!

Keys: Messages must be tested. And public health pros need to listen—communication has to be a two-way street!

@WBUR #healthcommunication #COVID19
https://t.co/yw2rTXMb6s

[Rhode Island Department of Health @RIHEALTH]

Dr. A-Scott: The aims of Phase 2 are to protect those most at-risk for hospitalization and death from COVID-19. With that in mind, we looked carefully at national recommendations and did a careful review of RI data on hospitalizations, deaths, case rates, and chronic conditions.

[Kayla McGowan @km_mcgowan]

Great points here re: the importance of word choice & #teachback when explaining #COVID19 vaccines

"Part of being informed is someone telling you accurate information but the other part -the most important part- involves you understanding the information."

#healthcommunication

[Lachelle Dawn @Lachelle_Dawn]

An observation re: language, media information distribution & #COVIDー19 vaccinations.

I took a Lyft to work this morning because I was running late.

My Lyft driver was an older Black man who after asking if I was a doctor he asked me about the #COVIDー19 vaccine:

[Research @ Tufts @TuftsOVPR]

Lightning Talks at 11:30AM on gender differences in US employment during the pandemic, contact-tracing, and how the pandemic has changed perceptions of palliative care. Panel on Equity in the COVID-19 Pandemic at 1:00PM @peterlevine #TuftsCOVIDResearch https://t.co/AOOI9rKqRV

[Kayla McGowan @km_mcgowan]

@PonziniF You're making it through med school during a pandemic! I'd say that's an amazing feat. Don't underestimate your accomplishments!

[June Diane Raphael @MsJuneDiane]

This is the text I just received after asking my best friend ( pulmonary and critical care doctor) how she was doing. #WearAMask #SocialDistance

[Kayla McGowan @km_mcgowan]

Need to squash harmful health misinformation? @GeorgeLakoff's truth sandwich might help, says @CommunicateHlth: https://t.co/TJN4zH6D15 #HealthLit #communicateCOVID