James Allen, MD
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Your questions answered by our medical experts
We value your trust and want you to know what we know. Review our recent Q&A sessions with expert panels to stay informed about the COVID-19 pandemic. From testing to variants to vaccines, we’re focused on giving you care and sharing the knowledge to keep yourself and your family safe.
Watch the latest COVID-19 health and wellness briefing:
Feb. 17, 2021:Effects of COVID-19 on the heart
Our experts discuss the latest pandemic updates and the current vaccine status. As of the recording of the video, 50,000 doses of the vaccine have been administered at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The panel discusses heart health and the impact of COVID-19 on the heart. It is important not to avoid the hospital if you are sick and in need of care. We are encouraged to continue to practice safety precautions to prevent community spread.
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Meet our experts featured in the latest briefing
Andrew Thomas, MD, MBA
- Chief Clinical Officer Senior Associate Vice President, Health Sciences Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Thomas Ryan, MD, MBA
- Executive Director, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Director, Ohio State Heart and Vascular Center
John G. and Jeanne Bonnet McCoy Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine
Saurabh Rajpal, MBBS
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
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