Author: Grapevine Health

Young Adults & the COVID-19 Long Haul

Young Adults & the COVID-19 Long Haul

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick sits down with Willow Fortunoff, a graduating senior at Macalester College and COVID long-hauler. Fortunoff talks about her experiences with coronavirus and how it took a toll on her health. She offers advice to young people dealing with COVID-19...
Young Adults & the COVID-19 Long Haul

Toothache

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick sits down with Carlus Richardson, a community member. Richardson talks about his difficulty receiving dental care and the problems with the dental care system in the United States. Richardson gives examples of the specific issues he has witnessed...
Young Adults & the COVID-19 Long Haul

Hear Me Out

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick talks to John Johnson, artist, storyteller, and founder of Verbal Gymnastics. Johnson talks about his experiences getting the coronavirus vaccine as well as stories he heard about the vaccine from the community. Johnson talks about stories the...
Young Adults & the COVID-19 Long Haul

Bias and Trauma

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick sits down with Jessica Brooks, a health equity advocate and mother of four. Brooks talks about the trauma she experienced when delivering her treatment and how it motivated her to start Healthdesk, an organization that advocates for patients and...
Young Adults & the COVID-19 Long Haul

The Community and Mental Health

Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick sits down with Stephanie Foo, a community member working to help raise awareness about mental health issues. Foo talks about the root of mental health issues and some of the reasons why they go unsolved. She also talks about the stigmatization of...