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COVID-19 and Face Coverings: The Different Types and Why it Matters

Izabela Bonzanini News - Health 24 Mar, 2021

Your neighbor is selling fashion masks. Your uncle – expert at everything – wears a sophisticated respirator with a valve. Your dental hygienist wears a medical mask. Your kid is running off to sports practice in a team-supplied neck gaiter. Is there a difference between these face coverings?

Age-by-Age Guide to Talking About Race

Emanuela Palmares Kids & Family - News 18 Mar, 2021

One day, you're standing in an elevator and your three-year-old points to a person of a different race, blurting out, "Mommy, that man has funny color skin." What do you say?

It’s Time to Roll Up Our Sleeves

Emanuela Palmares Get Smart - News 17 Mar, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is finally here. It is widely available and according to all scientific evidence, it is safe and effective.

Testing Requirement Continues to Cause Confusion and Questions Among Travelers

Izabela Bonzanini News - Get Smart 12 Mar, 2021

Since late January, all air passengers two and older must show proof of a negative Covid-19 test result to enter the United States.

Mentoring Helps Shape the Lives of Our Youth'

Izabela Bonzanini Education - News 10 Mar, 2021

2020 was an incredibly challenging year for everyone, especially our youth. From 100 percent remote to hybrid learning, parents facing unemployment and a sudden reduction in income, food insecurity, loss of loved ones to Covid-19, social distancing and al

Three Fallacies and the Truth About Vaccines

Izabela Bonzanini News - Health 05 Mar, 2021

Connecticut’s Public Health Committee recently heard public testimony regarding HB6423 and SB568 — bills that would remove the religious exemption (the medical exemption would rightfully remain in place) from vaccination in order to attend school.