Long Covid

About this episode

This episode explores Long COVID, its symptoms, and the experiences of those affected, featuring insights from various experts and a senator.

What is Long COVID—and why does it persist for some people but not others?  Why do symptoms vary so widely—from fatigue and brain fog to shortness of breath and heart palpitations? And how are clinicians and public health leaders working to better understand and support those affected? In this episode of  Patient Innovations , Rashmi and Mary kick off the new season diving into one of the most complex health challenges to emerge in recent years— Long COVID , a condition with no known standard of care and a growing need for awareness, research, and compassion. Our guests bring deeply personal and professional perspectives to this evolving condition: Senator Lindsey Port , Minnesota State Senator, shares her lived experience navigating life, work, and treatment with Long COVID—and the struggles she’s faced with insurance coverage and care access. Dr. Ruby Tam , physician with the  ME/CFS Clinic , runs a free clinic that offers a clinical perspective on what she’s seeing among patients, how her team helps them manage symptoms, and why treating Long COVID remains such a challenge. Kate Murray , from the  Minnesota Department of Health , discusses one of the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Rashmi, Mary

Guests: Senator Lindsey Port, Dr. Ruby Tam, Kate Murray

Topics covered

• Long COVID
• health challenges
• public health initiatives
• patient care
• symptom management

Keywords

• Long COVID
• fatigue
• brain fog
• shortness of breath
• public health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Minnesota State Senator, ME/CFS Clinic, Minnesota Department of Health

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