Tonya Gray, MD

Analysis of the longer term effects of COVID19 infection is ongoing. Nothing new to report. Many patients have symptoms for a long time. A year from now, we will know a lot more. https://jamanetwork.com//jamanetworko/fullarticle/2780376

Here is a free cooking class you might be interested in. Learning to cook at home is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. I learned about the group sponsoring the lecture during my Harvard Course on Nutrition. There are some good recipes to try for the class, even if you can't attend. https://synergyprivatehealth.squarespace.com//food-for-moo

For people who understand infectious diseases and vaccinations, this won't be mind blowing news, but its important. This analysis shows how vaccinated individuals protect the unvaccinated by decreasing their chances of infection. Throughout history, we've always had vaccinated people to thank for herd immunity and disease eradication. This is most important for those who cannot be vaccinated (due to severe allergy to the vaccine, etc) and for those who do not get full protection from vaccinations (such as the immunosuppressed). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01407-5

Here are some exercise videos for older adults at risk of falling and for people with balance disorders. https://www.med.unc.edu//exercise/videos/balance-exercises

All Iowans can fill out this short survey on community health needs assessments. The survey is very quick and it basically just asks you what you think are the priorities and things the state needs to work on. You pick from a list. These results affect future work. Its very helpful to hear from everyone. It took me about a minute to fill out. https://www.cognitoforms.com/IowaDepa/IowaHealthAssessment