The Responders cover art

The Responders

The Responders

By: Rebecca Nolan
Listen for free

About this listen

The Responders is an audio documentary of how the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded at Washington University, Barnes Jewish Hospital, and in St. Louis. Join hosts Simona Sarafinovska and Dr. Craig Pearson as they document the stories of healthcare workers, medical students, and hospital leadership from 2020 to the present.


The Responders were made possible with support from the Mellon Foundation and Washington University in St. Louis. This project is dedicated of Momo Oyama, our classmate and friend.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Nolan Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health World
Episodes
  • Don't Call It The End

    Don't Call It The End
    Sep 8 2023
    Chapter 4: In our final chapter, we reflect on the lasting changes COVID-19 has etched into our lives. Tune in for a conversation with Dr. Hilary Babcock, who led the emergency response and vaccination efforts at Washington University in St. Louis, about her battles against the virus, at work and home.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
  • The Power of Touch

    The Power of Touch
    Sep 4 2023

    Touch is such an important part of being human. It’s how we show affection, how we comfort each other. And in the medical field, it plays a huge role in the healing process. But when the pandemic hit touch was suddenly seen as dangerous. In this short bonus episode, we hear from medical student Jennifer Berrien about the role that touch has played in her life, and how Covid has changed it.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    10 mins
  • Almost Essential

    Almost Essential
    Sep 1 2023
    Chapter 3: In the early days of the pandemic, when hospitals were stretched thin, all hands were on deck. Well, almost all hands. A class of future physicians were sheltered-in-home, unable to contribute to helping patients or train in medicine. Meet Dr. Sharon Abada, one of the "almost essential" medical students who was left on the sidelines in March 2020.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.