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Remote care is more important than ever as the COVID-19 pandemic forces many to stay home, particularly expectant mothers who could put not only their health at risk if exposed to the virus, but also the health of their unborn baby.

Students will relay messages about the impact climate change has on the health of the world in a video created by Medical Students for a Sustainable Future, a network of medical students who recognize climate change as an urgent threat to health and social justice.

Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, spoke to DCist for an article on why people are having intense, vivid dreams while in quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

James Phillips, MD, assistant professor of emergency medicine, spoke to The Hill for an article profiling various health care workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic and their experiences with the virus.

Suzan Song, MD, PhD, MPH, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, penned an op-ed for The Health Care Blog about the need not only medical supplies for health care providers, but also emotional PPE against the psychological burden of the pandemic.

Adam Friedman, MD, interim chair of the Department of Dermatology, spoke to Allure for an article on a possible connection between skin rashes and COVID-19.

During the more than hour-long virtual event, faculty and students discussed disinformation about COVID-19, made recommendations on how to be inclusive of all perspectives, and offered advice on how to support vulnerable groups.

Daniel Lewin, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and of pediatrics, spoke to Romper for an article on children's sleep patterns during quarantine.

Daniel Lieberman, MD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, spoke to The Washington Post, for an article discussing where younger adults are opting to spend quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suzan Song, MD, PhD, MPH, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, penned an op-ed for U.S. News & World Report about the need to appropriately provide mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic.