Physician Shares What to Expect & Why Continued Vigilance is Crucial
Although America just experienced the deadliest week since the COVID-19 outbreak, the curve is flattening. It’s been nearly one month since the first shelter-in-place order was announced and experts believe that social distancing and precautionary measures are indeed helping to slow the spread of the virus. #Quarantinelife has become a trending hashtag on social media with scores of people sharing posts about boredom, anxiety, and frustration with their new housebound lifestyle.
As we enter the second month of isolation, many people are starting to feel the pull of real life, but according to Dr. Lynette Charity, continued vigilance is crucial.
“As boredom, frustration and grief set in, many people are tempted to ease up on precautionary measures and this simply can not happen…”… says Dr. Charity, a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist who gives CME accredited talks to medical professionals about maintaining health and mental wellness.
Right now more than 80% of Americans are isolating themselves, dreaming of their previous lives that included dinners out with friends, spin class, work happy hours, family gatherings, play dates, field trips, and more. How long will we have to endure this new normal? It’s easy for anyone to get complacent under these conditions and with news coming from so many different sources, it’s difficult to separate fact from fiction and truth from hype. Are there any health precautions that can be loosened? Which safety practices should you adopt for the long term?
“We need to empower each other with motivation, realistic guidelines, and facts…”
…says Dr. Charity who has contributed to the growth of physician wellness programs across the country.
Dr. Lynette Charity is urging people to remain vigilant with their social distancing. She has tips and actionable advice people can use to combat complacency and maintain a healthy lifestyle during #quarantinelife.
TALKING POINTS (FOR INTERVIEWS / ARTICLES):
- Why Continued Vigilance is Crucial to Combat COVID-19
- Facts & Myths About Social Distancing & Proper Hygiene Practices
- What to Expect in Month 2
- Coping with Grief & Isolation
- Physician Health Tips for #QuarantineLife: How to Stay Physically & Mentally Healthy While COVID-19 Has You Housebound
- Medical Insight & Actionable Advice about Maintaining Health During COVID-19
- Creative Ideas for Staying Active Indoors
- The Effect of #QuarantineLife on our Brain & our Bodies
- Strategies to Reduce Anxiety & Panic During the Pandemic
- ABOUT DR. LYNETTE CHARITY:
Dr. Lynette Charity is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist with over 35 years of experience “putting people to sleep”. She is also an author, humorist and award-winning international speaker who graduated with honors from Chatham College for Women and received her MD degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Charity has practiced nationally, internationally and maintained a long private practice career. Drawing from her vast experience, she delivers personal and powerful stories that educate and inspire. She speaks to various groups in her capacity as a medical expert in the field of Anesthesiology, and her presentations are always sprinkled with humor.
This information is provided by Dr. Lynette Charity
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