In Spring 2021, we produced the first season of Safe, Strong & Healthy Schools. The conversations featured presentations from physician leaders in pediatrics, infectious disease, mental health, and other relevant fields to addressing questions and concerns about the COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on children, especially as it pertained to their participation in in-person school and activities. Please note that this information may no longer be relevant or accurate. Click here to return to the main Safe, Strong, & Healthy Schools webpage.
IMPORTANT: These episodes and conversations were recorded in Spring and Summer 2021 and the content may no longer be relevant or accurate. Please visit the Safe, Strong, & Healthy Schools webpage to view current episodes.




Season 2 - SUMMER 2021
Episode 5 Season 2
Is It an Allergy or Is It COVID?
Dr. Jim Gern
August 19 2021 | 7 a.m.
Episode 4 Season 2
Supporting the Safety of Children with Complex Health Needs in Schools
Dr. Ryan Coller
August 16, 2021 | 7 a.m.
Episode 3 Season 2
The Latest on COVID-19 Vaccines Q&A
Dr. Jim Conway
August 13, 2021 | 7 a.m.
Episode 2 Season 2
Coping with Misinformation: A Challenge and An Opportunity
Dr. Dipesh Navsaria
July 29, 2021 | 7 a.m.
Episode 1 Season 2
What We Know Now: An Update on the Science of COVID-19 for the 2021-22 School Year
Dr. Ellen Wald
July 27, 2021 | 7 a.m.
Episode 8 - Season Finale
Vaccines, Variants & 3 vs. 6 Feet (with Dr. Ryan Westergaard)
April 15, 2021 | 8:30 AM
Episode 7
Adolescence, Interrupted: Special Considerations for Adolescent Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic (with Dr. Emily Ruedinger)
March 19, 2021 | 8:30 AM
Episode 6
Physical & Emotional Impact of COVID-19 on Children & Families (with Dr. Mala Mathur)
March 19, 2021 | 8 AM
Episode 5
Is It Safe to Get Back in the Water? COVID-19 & Sports for Athletes & Parents (with Dr. David Bernhardt)
March 17, 2021
Episode 4
COVID-19 Vaccine Question & Answer (with Dr. Jim Conway)
March 12, 2021 | 12:30 PM
Episode 3
Does COVID-19 Spread in Schools? Transmission Research from Across the Country (with Dr. Greg DeMuri)
March 12, 2021 | 12 PM
Episode 2
Safe, Strong & Healthy Schools: The Wood County Schools Experience (with Dr. Amy Falk)
March 8, 2021 | 12:30 PM
Episode 1
COVID-19: The Basic Science (with Dr. Ellen Wald)
March 8, 2021 | 12 PM