Question & Answer COVID-19 Webinar
By Queenie Aydelott, Greater Salt Lake Alumnae Chapter
and predicting the spread. Preventative measures, wearing mask, vaccines, handwashing, and social distancing are some of the ways of preventing and slowing the spread of COVID-19 virus.
On February 24, 2022, The Greater Salt Lake Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated hosted a Physical and Mental Health Question & Answer COVID-19 Webinar. The guest speaker and presenter was Dr. LaShonda Spencer a member of the Foothill Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Spencer is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and an Infectious Disease Specialist. She is the Director of Drew CARES at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science and serves as the Clinical Director of OASIS Clinic at Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Center. Dr. Spencer did a superb presentation, which accomplished the objectives of the COVID-19 Webinar. The goal was to educate and update members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, community members, friends, and families regarding the science of Coronavirus as well as the physical/ mental and psychosocial impact on the public. The presentation provided some of the challenges that the CDC, doctors, and experts are having as they are learning about the Coronavirus, its treatments, long term effects, as well as educating the public, 8
Dr. Spencer explained the science of the viruses, how they mutate, the variants, and how the different viruses are named. Attendees were educated and given a clear understanding of the impact of COVID on the Black community. In addition, webinar participants learned about the medical and social disparities that influences our care and treatment, as well as the lack of treatment. Dr. Spencer’s presentation left us with a better understanding of how to protect our health, our families, and our community as a whole. Participants were given an opportunity to have a Q & A session in a relaxed environment. This allowed for participants to connect with each other professionally and personally. In conclusion, valuable knowledge and experiences were shared with the intent of facilitating future interactions and collaborations. Our participants gained pertinent information on the latest scientific data, this will help us to understand and live with this virus. Soror Queenie Aydelott Greater Salt Lake Alumnae Chapter qaydelott@gmail.com
