Decision-making and anxiety in the time of COVID-19 Decision-making and anxiety in the time of COVID-19 Penn experts discuss the psychology behind decision-making, how anxiety and stress impacts behavior, and share strategies for deciding how to safely reengage with society.
COVID-19 testing site for Penn students up and running COVID-19 testing site for Penn students up and running Easy, quick, and safe testing is just one of several public health measures the University is undertaking to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus on—and off—campus.
Flu season could make coronavirus testing delays even worse Penn In the News The New York Times Flu season could make coronavirus testing delays even worse Laurel Glaser of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about labs potentially using a combination flu and coronavirus test to alleviate testing delays. “That’s always an option for us,” she said. “It could loosen up the supply chain.” It’s time to start testing potential COVID-19 vaccines on children Penn In the News The Washington Post It’s time to start testing potential COVID-19 vaccines on children Steven Joffe of the Perelman School of Medicine wrote about the importance of conducting pediatric trials for potential COVID-19 vaccines. “Despite the urgent need for pediatric data, few trials are recruiting or have announced plans to recruit children,” he said. 6 feet may not always be enough distance to protect from COVID-19, new report suggests Penn In the News NBC News 6 feet may not always be enough distance to protect from COVID-19, new report suggests PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel spoke about the risk factors for coronavirus infections: location, density, exposure time, and activity. “If you're outdoors, not in a crowd and not going to be with other people for prolonged periods of time, that's probably good," he said. "Is it a zero-risk scenario? Nothing's zero-risk. Is it a low-risk scenario? Yes." Have L.A.'s homeless people dodged a COVID-19 catastrophe? Penn In the News Los Angeles Times Have L.A.'s homeless people dodged a COVID-19 catastrophe? Dennis P. Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice spoke about the seemingly low rate of COVID-19 infections among homeless people in Los Angeles. “It’s possible being outside is protective relative to inside,” he said. Still, without more comprehensive antibody testing, “I’m not so sure we can say there hasn’t been a huge hit.” Tips for easing back pain during isolation Q&A Tips for easing back pain during isolation In a Q&A, Penn Medicine's Jang Won Yoon, a neurosurgeon, offers advice on managing back pain during the pandemic. In TV and cinema, pandemic lays out a field of unknowns In TV and cinema, pandemic lays out a field of unknowns Penn experts in Cinema & Media Studies and the Wharton School weigh in on how television and film are adapting alongside the pandemic. An improv class that enriches the mind and soul, even remotely Much like in traditional improv, participants in the Penn Memory Center’s Cognitive Comedy play off of each other, running scenes or throwing each other imaginary balls of varying sizes, for example. Though some facets changed as the sessions went virtual, the program remains well-loved and well-attended. (Pre-pandemic image: Terrance Casey) An improv class that enriches the mind and soul, even remotely The Penn Memory Center’s Cognitive Comedy program gives people with memory impairments and their caregivers a no-pressure space to think creatively, socialize, and be part of a community. By wearing a Milwaukee Bucks mask, I hope people will stop asking me where I’m ‘really’ from Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer By wearing a Milwaukee Bucks mask, I hope people will stop asking me where I’m ‘really’ from Tong Wang, a student in the Perelman School of Medicine, writes about the surge in anti-Asian racism that has accompanied the pandemic. “I’m proud to wear my mask; it protects people and can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus,” he writes. “But I make an intentional choice about which mask I choose to minimize discrimination.” Load More
It’s time to start testing potential COVID-19 vaccines on children Penn In the News The Washington Post It’s time to start testing potential COVID-19 vaccines on children Steven Joffe of the Perelman School of Medicine wrote about the importance of conducting pediatric trials for potential COVID-19 vaccines. “Despite the urgent need for pediatric data, few trials are recruiting or have announced plans to recruit children,” he said. 6 feet may not always be enough distance to protect from COVID-19, new report suggests Penn In the News NBC News 6 feet may not always be enough distance to protect from COVID-19, new report suggests PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel spoke about the risk factors for coronavirus infections: location, density, exposure time, and activity. “If you're outdoors, not in a crowd and not going to be with other people for prolonged periods of time, that's probably good," he said. "Is it a zero-risk scenario? Nothing's zero-risk. Is it a low-risk scenario? Yes." Have L.A.'s homeless people dodged a COVID-19 catastrophe? Penn In the News Los Angeles Times Have L.A.'s homeless people dodged a COVID-19 catastrophe? Dennis P. Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice spoke about the seemingly low rate of COVID-19 infections among homeless people in Los Angeles. “It’s possible being outside is protective relative to inside,” he said. Still, without more comprehensive antibody testing, “I’m not so sure we can say there hasn’t been a huge hit.” Tips for easing back pain during isolation Q&A Tips for easing back pain during isolation In a Q&A, Penn Medicine's Jang Won Yoon, a neurosurgeon, offers advice on managing back pain during the pandemic. In TV and cinema, pandemic lays out a field of unknowns In TV and cinema, pandemic lays out a field of unknowns Penn experts in Cinema & Media Studies and the Wharton School weigh in on how television and film are adapting alongside the pandemic. An improv class that enriches the mind and soul, even remotely Much like in traditional improv, participants in the Penn Memory Center’s Cognitive Comedy play off of each other, running scenes or throwing each other imaginary balls of varying sizes, for example. Though some facets changed as the sessions went virtual, the program remains well-loved and well-attended. (Pre-pandemic image: Terrance Casey) An improv class that enriches the mind and soul, even remotely The Penn Memory Center’s Cognitive Comedy program gives people with memory impairments and their caregivers a no-pressure space to think creatively, socialize, and be part of a community. By wearing a Milwaukee Bucks mask, I hope people will stop asking me where I’m ‘really’ from Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer By wearing a Milwaukee Bucks mask, I hope people will stop asking me where I’m ‘really’ from Tong Wang, a student in the Perelman School of Medicine, writes about the surge in anti-Asian racism that has accompanied the pandemic. “I’m proud to wear my mask; it protects people and can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus,” he writes. “But I make an intentional choice about which mask I choose to minimize discrimination.” Load More
6 feet may not always be enough distance to protect from COVID-19, new report suggests Penn In the News NBC News 6 feet may not always be enough distance to protect from COVID-19, new report suggests PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel spoke about the risk factors for coronavirus infections: location, density, exposure time, and activity. “If you're outdoors, not in a crowd and not going to be with other people for prolonged periods of time, that's probably good," he said. "Is it a zero-risk scenario? Nothing's zero-risk. Is it a low-risk scenario? Yes." Have L.A.'s homeless people dodged a COVID-19 catastrophe? Penn In the News Los Angeles Times Have L.A.'s homeless people dodged a COVID-19 catastrophe? Dennis P. Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice spoke about the seemingly low rate of COVID-19 infections among homeless people in Los Angeles. “It’s possible being outside is protective relative to inside,” he said. Still, without more comprehensive antibody testing, “I’m not so sure we can say there hasn’t been a huge hit.” Tips for easing back pain during isolation Q&A Tips for easing back pain during isolation In a Q&A, Penn Medicine's Jang Won Yoon, a neurosurgeon, offers advice on managing back pain during the pandemic. In TV and cinema, pandemic lays out a field of unknowns In TV and cinema, pandemic lays out a field of unknowns Penn experts in Cinema & Media Studies and the Wharton School weigh in on how television and film are adapting alongside the pandemic. An improv class that enriches the mind and soul, even remotely Much like in traditional improv, participants in the Penn Memory Center’s Cognitive Comedy play off of each other, running scenes or throwing each other imaginary balls of varying sizes, for example. Though some facets changed as the sessions went virtual, the program remains well-loved and well-attended. (Pre-pandemic image: Terrance Casey) An improv class that enriches the mind and soul, even remotely The Penn Memory Center’s Cognitive Comedy program gives people with memory impairments and their caregivers a no-pressure space to think creatively, socialize, and be part of a community. By wearing a Milwaukee Bucks mask, I hope people will stop asking me where I’m ‘really’ from Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer By wearing a Milwaukee Bucks mask, I hope people will stop asking me where I’m ‘really’ from Tong Wang, a student in the Perelman School of Medicine, writes about the surge in anti-Asian racism that has accompanied the pandemic. “I’m proud to wear my mask; it protects people and can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus,” he writes. “But I make an intentional choice about which mask I choose to minimize discrimination.” Load More
Have L.A.'s homeless people dodged a COVID-19 catastrophe? Penn In the News Los Angeles Times Have L.A.'s homeless people dodged a COVID-19 catastrophe? Dennis P. Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice spoke about the seemingly low rate of COVID-19 infections among homeless people in Los Angeles. “It’s possible being outside is protective relative to inside,” he said. Still, without more comprehensive antibody testing, “I’m not so sure we can say there hasn’t been a huge hit.” Tips for easing back pain during isolation Q&A Tips for easing back pain during isolation In a Q&A, Penn Medicine's Jang Won Yoon, a neurosurgeon, offers advice on managing back pain during the pandemic. In TV and cinema, pandemic lays out a field of unknowns In TV and cinema, pandemic lays out a field of unknowns Penn experts in Cinema & Media Studies and the Wharton School weigh in on how television and film are adapting alongside the pandemic. An improv class that enriches the mind and soul, even remotely Much like in traditional improv, participants in the Penn Memory Center’s Cognitive Comedy play off of each other, running scenes or throwing each other imaginary balls of varying sizes, for example. Though some facets changed as the sessions went virtual, the program remains well-loved and well-attended. (Pre-pandemic image: Terrance Casey) An improv class that enriches the mind and soul, even remotely The Penn Memory Center’s Cognitive Comedy program gives people with memory impairments and their caregivers a no-pressure space to think creatively, socialize, and be part of a community. By wearing a Milwaukee Bucks mask, I hope people will stop asking me where I’m ‘really’ from Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer By wearing a Milwaukee Bucks mask, I hope people will stop asking me where I’m ‘really’ from Tong Wang, a student in the Perelman School of Medicine, writes about the surge in anti-Asian racism that has accompanied the pandemic. “I’m proud to wear my mask; it protects people and can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus,” he writes. “But I make an intentional choice about which mask I choose to minimize discrimination.” Load More
Tips for easing back pain during isolation Q&A Tips for easing back pain during isolation In a Q&A, Penn Medicine's Jang Won Yoon, a neurosurgeon, offers advice on managing back pain during the pandemic.
In TV and cinema, pandemic lays out a field of unknowns In TV and cinema, pandemic lays out a field of unknowns Penn experts in Cinema & Media Studies and the Wharton School weigh in on how television and film are adapting alongside the pandemic.
An improv class that enriches the mind and soul, even remotely Much like in traditional improv, participants in the Penn Memory Center’s Cognitive Comedy play off of each other, running scenes or throwing each other imaginary balls of varying sizes, for example. Though some facets changed as the sessions went virtual, the program remains well-loved and well-attended. (Pre-pandemic image: Terrance Casey) An improv class that enriches the mind and soul, even remotely The Penn Memory Center’s Cognitive Comedy program gives people with memory impairments and their caregivers a no-pressure space to think creatively, socialize, and be part of a community.
By wearing a Milwaukee Bucks mask, I hope people will stop asking me where I’m ‘really’ from Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer By wearing a Milwaukee Bucks mask, I hope people will stop asking me where I’m ‘really’ from Tong Wang, a student in the Perelman School of Medicine, writes about the surge in anti-Asian racism that has accompanied the pandemic. “I’m proud to wear my mask; it protects people and can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus,” he writes. “But I make an intentional choice about which mask I choose to minimize discrimination.”