Dr. Fernandez, an internal medicine and primary care doctor at Beth Israel Lahey Health, addresses the fears patients may have about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Carter specializes in internal medicine and is an assistant professor for Harvard Medical School. He speaks directly to those who are hesitant to get the vaccine.
BILH Needham Heights primary care physician Dr. Perez-Lirio speaks about why she trusts the COVID-19 vaccine.
Beth Israel Lahey Health gastroenterologist Dr. Villafuerte Galvez talks about why he chose to get vaccinated and what he tells his patients.
BILH’s Dr. Sharon Wright speaks about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, including testing protocols vaccines go through before being authorized by the FDA.
Sharon Wright, MD, Infection Control Lead at Beth Israel Lahey Health, explains why it’s important to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Stay Connected To Your Doctor via Telehealth
Telehealth appointments—using video conferencing or a phone call to consult with your healthcare providers—have become a routine part of care during the COVID-19 crisis.
Loneliness Affects More Than Just Your Mental Health
Everyone has experienced loneliness at some point in their lives, but it has been magnified now that we are physically separated from friends and family because of COVID-19.
Need To Recharge? Try Forest Bathing
During COVID-19, improving your mental health is challenging. Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, lends itself to contemplation & mindfulness, which can help.
Dealing With Grief During and After COVID-19
With people staying apart and physically distancing for so long, collective grief has surfaced for many. A BILH psychologist offers strategies to help combat grief.
Panic Attack vs. Heart Attack: How To Tell the Difference
Are you having a panic attack or heart attack? Although they share similarities, the two conditions result from very different disease processes.
Community Health Resources
Find helpful community resources during COVID-19 for Massachusetts residents, such as mental health and multilingual services, unemployment info, and more.