Beaumont HouseCall Podcast

The first COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for 12 to 15 year olds and understandably parents have questions - How safe are the vaccines? Are the vaccines necessary? Dr. Bishara Freij, Beaumont Children's Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, joins the podcast to answer these questions and more.

Dr. Kurt Wharton, Beaumont OB-GYN, joins the HouseCall Podcast to debunk rumors surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy, including misinformation on infertility, breastfeeding and more.

In this third COVID-19 vaccine episode, Drs. Gilpin and Shajahan discuss the most recently approved vaccine from Johnson & Johnson and the latest guidelines from the CDC for those who are vaccinated. Find out what activities you can be doing safely and how to be safest around those yet to be vaccinated!

People want trusted information, but it can be difficult to sort through the overload of material available on any given subject. Joining the podcast is Mr. Robert Skinner, Senior Special Advisor in the United Nations Department of Global Communications, who'll provide tips for pushing back against misinformation.

As the COVID-19 vaccines begin to reach a broader audience, Drs. Gilpin and Shajahan answer many questions that still remain, including questions about the distribution of the vaccine, safety and effectiveness, and challenges brought on by new variants.

A follow up to our Implicit Bias podcast featuring Howard Ross, Dr. Shajahan and Howard continue their discussion on bias, racism, culture and more.

With the news that we now have two COVID-19 vaccine front runners, it's time to dive in and discuss the details of these vaccines. Just how safe and effective are these vaccines. And could this be our ticket out of the pandemic? Hear from Beaumont infectious diseases experts.

Howard Ross, bestselling author and lifelong social justice advocate, joins Dr. Shajahan on the podcast to discuss implicit bias and identify ways to address it that’ll improve your ability to connect with others – personally and professionally.

We’re more than eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic. Our social habits have changed from spring to summer and now to winter… and the new cold weather will make pandemic life more difficult to escape. Hear how to get through the next few months by better managing your physical and mental health.

Drs. Gilpin and Shajahan discuss what it will take for the U.S. to avoid a "twindemic" - the COVID-19 pandemic colliding with flu season - and why it's the most important year to get a flu shot.

As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the topic of a safe return to school has evolved into a complicated issue and it's stirred up a lot of passionate debate among public health experts, educators, politicians, parents and students alike.

The Fourth Trimester refers to the time right after birth to the first three months of life for your infant, which can be a particularly difficult time for new mothers and fathers. Dr. Lori Mausi, Beaumont OB-GYN, joins the podcast to talk about what is postpartum blues versus postpartum depression, how to adjust to your life with a newborn and much more.

Newborn deliveries have remained steady throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. So, what safety measures has Beaumont put in place to help protect newborns and their mothers and just what can you expect when you're expecting, at least when you come to the hospital or to the doctor's office? Dr. Samuel Bauer, Beaumont OB/GYN, joins the podcast to discuss.

The recent COVID-19 surge pushed pause on so many aspects of our lives. Now, there’s a renewed emphasis on getting the important, time-sensitive care you need, including diagnostic and screening exams like CTs, MRIs, mammograms and more. Dr. Lisa Awan explains how Beaumont is making these procedures safe.

What has the COVID-19 pandemic been like for primary care and family medicine physicians? How have doctor's offices adapted and how are they safely reopening? Dr. Richard Grucz joins the podcast to answer these questions and more.