Bob Brody, Opinion contributor Published 7:01 a.m. ET Dec. 17, 2020 COVID shutdowns kept me from my wife, daughter, and granddaughter in Italy. But show tunes and voice recordings gave us a connection. This past July, for the first time in six months, I was going to visit Italy from […]
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Local residents find ways to stay active, connected as COVID-19 winter approaches | Tri-state News
GALENA, Ill. — After switching on the music, Emily Painter checked her computer to make sure all the dancers attending the class virtually could hear the song and see her as she started to move. Every song had different moves and a new tempo, but each was designed to ensure […]
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These online cooking classes will keep you connected to family
The holiday season usually means getting together for food and drinks with friends, family and those you hold near and dear. Even though the holidays might look a little bit different this year due to COVID-19, it doesn’t mean that you still can’t gather around the table with your loved […]
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During COVID-19, many doctors and patients are using telehealth to keep connected
Dr. Sarvam TerKonda of the Mayo Clinic Center for Connected Care consults with a patient. In 2019, Mayo Clinic’s campus in Florida was ramping up its virtual options for patients, and providers conducted about 100 appointments by video throughout the year. This spring, with people staying home as a result […]