As we reflect on five years since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, significant shifts in society and healthcare are evident. Dr. Kurt Papenfus, who battled COVID himself, highlights the changes from personal struggles with long COVID to advancements in medical research. Video conferencing has transformed communication, making remote connections commonplace and allowing organizations to reach broader audiences. This transformation, coupled with lessons learned about personal well-being and participation, marks a shift in both professional and personal landscapes that are here to stay as a result of the pandemic.
The 'rona beast is a very nasty beast. It has a very mean temper. It loves a fight, and it loves to keep coming after you.
COVID was a harsh reminder that, 'Yeah, you better take care of yourself. If you can't take care of yourself, how are you going to take care of other people?'
Video calls made the room bigger, distances shorter. The pandemic changed that for everyone.
The use of remote conferencing led my group to become truly statewide. It allowed more meaningful participation for folks from the eastern plains to the western slope.
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