Coronavirus Leadership

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed just about every aspect of our daily lives. But one thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to provide your child with the highest quality and safest care.

During the pandemic, Nemours leaders have been called upon to share expertise, tips and advice to educate families locally, nationally and internationally about this ever-changing virus and its impact on children.

Below are hot topics covered by the media and during Nemours’ webcasts throughout our region, the country and beyond.

As we navigate our “new normal,” Nemours will remain in the forefront providing information to help keep your family informed, healthy and safe.

Do We All Still Need Masks? – Philadelphia Inquirer

Desantis Faces a Revolt From Angry Parents and Schools Over Masks  – Bloomberg News Online

Double-Masking Can Increase Your Protection. But Not All Masks Should Be Layered – Philadelphia Inquirer

Cardiac: What to Know About Rare Postvaccine Heart Problems – NBC10 Online

Cardiac: Covid-19 and Athletes' Hearts – WJMN-TV – Online

Obesity: How to Deal With a Teenager Who Is Obese — Including What Not to Say – Philadelphia Inquirer

Mental Health: Kids’ Mental Health Is Still Pediatricians’ Greatest Concern, One Year Into Pandemic – Philadelphia Inquirer

Diabetes: Type 2 Diabetes Appears to Have Doubled Among Children During the Pandemic, Studies Show – Coast News at 5 - WTLV-TV