Media Appearances & Media Coverage

• WMNF. Radioactivity with Rob Lorei  Covid-19. June 11, 2020. https://www.wmnf.org/events/radioactivity/ 

• WMNF. Is it safe to return to school? WMNF asks a Tampa General doctor. July 27, 2020. https://www.wmnf.org/safe-return-school-wmnf-tampa-general-doctor/?fbclid=IwAR0xA0fsqJUoJpR9FAyVpB3au94qlZlibNnRJXw1C8egZNXZsGF_XdZSbYs 

6. WTSP Channel 10 

• The first Covid-19 Vaccine is approved, but that doesn’t guarantee that you will be able to get it. December 11, 2020. https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-plan-for-everyone-county-vaccine-hospital-plan/67-af93accd-dd24-4bbe-94b6-7b8b46578520 
• You’ve heard of the ‘sports bubble’ but do you know how it works? August 19, 2020. https://www.wtsp.com/article/entertainment/television/brightside/beyond-the-headline/how-the-bubble-works/67-c238a7c2-deab-43cb-9041-d418d3b25e18?fbclid=IwAR0xA0fsqJUoJpR9FAyVpB3au94qlZlibNnRJXw1C8egZNXZsGF_XdZSbYs 
• Area hospital leaders watching coronavirus case increase with caution. June 22, 2020. https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/tampa-bay-hospital-leaders-watching-coronavirus-case-increase-with-caution-revisiting-surge-plans/67-d88b4929-c5f8-45c9-aa56-c87364c89582 
• Here’s why Florida is requesting medical assistance for help fighting Covid-19. July 6, 2020. https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/heres-why-florida-is-requesting-medical-assistance-to-fight-covid19/67-7c988fc9-c7b3-48e3-9e67-bdfe9ca2fc6b 
• Test results for Covid-19 not 100% accurate, says FDA. May 11, 2020. https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/test-results-for-covid-19-not-100-accurate/67-be73b4a9-bd29-409d-8003-af5d0cab2ae5 
• Facebook Live Event. Answering your Covid Questions, March 17, 2020 https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=538284786795929&ref=watch_permalink 

7. WFTS ABC Action News 

• Doctors say face masks, other public health measures will continue into at least spring. https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/coronavirus/doctors-say-face-masks-other-public-health-measures-will-continue-into-at-least-spring 
• Tampa Bay area hospitals able to send more Covid-19 patients home with wearable biotechnology. July 10, 2020. https://bit.ly/3ehmirf 

• Doctors share views as they continue to fight against Covid-19 on the front lines. July 9, 2020. https://bit.ly/2W2pbG5 
• Less invasive than a ventilator, high flow nasal cannula provides breathing relief for patients. July 9, 2020. https://bit.ly/2W1dMWW 
• Covid-19 Cases on the rise in kids in Tampa. November 16, 2020, https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/coronavirus/covid-19-cases-in-kids-on-the-rise-in-tampa-bay-area-local-doctor-shares-concerns 
• Coronavirus Conversation. Vaccine Edition. Instagram Live. November 20, 2020. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CH1DLE6nlAI/?igshid=375fpylp8rmg&fbclid=IwAR2eKNAywfCTgIehnZVTsKevUWm31-Iv1kplsnayLEvwOZR3yRNZHxFGQpw 
• Tampa General Hospital could receive first Covid-19 vaccines within weeks. November 20, 2020. https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/coronavirus/tampa-general-hospital-to-be-among-first-hospitals-to-receive-covid-19-vaccine?fbclid=IwAR0iWbDFT_kmuXE-01tFVK_f_tKzfENA_W9Y17cSXKLxOh0csdwn74Gb1W8 

• Covid-19 survivor, doctors warn of possible long-term health impact of virus. https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/coronavirus/covid-19-survivor-doctors-warn-of-possible-long-term-health-impacts-of-virus?fbclid=IwAR2o_4-ugBYwhiRZy5IryiclRsjvADLC1iEMQ4StB0BPrDNyzmBuHKh8wmw 
• Tampa General Hospital doctor warns of possible issues with Covid-19 and fall viruses. https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/coronavirus/tampa-general-hospital-doctor-warns-of-possible-issues-with-covid-19-and-fall-viruses?fbclid=IwAR0gk9Zitdy879iU_OpsohcpAxkDDchR9plZiOwCjUZPSaNqe6oXNS80Ecg 
• Safety concerns for parents, teachers returning to schools as Covid-19 ravages Florida. July 31, 2020. https://abcnews.go.com/US/safety-concerns-parents-teachers-returning-school-covid-19/story?id=72057108&fbclid=IwAR2RsbQ2mrG5gDrFgaNJSEqfZib4ovNmSB_sydeRjjVGBuO8T6WT2iz9Ll8 
• Local doctor says masks mandates helped stabilize Covid-19 increase but fears another spike. https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/coronavirus/local-doctor-says-mask-mandates-helped-stabilize-covid-19-increase-but-fears-another-spike?fbclid=IwAR2j85hfucJc7bGaqPWGyEaRQ7FC_AMZ8uZ5VCrCgodeKhgPlszolmkQJvM 
• Local health experts say Covid-19 cases have plateaued. October 2, 2020. https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/coronavirus/local-health-experts-say-covid-19-cases-have-plateaued 

8. LVSportsBiz  

• Sports and Covid-19. Tampa doctor suggests surveillance and game days testing of fans to check for virus. https://lvsportsbiz.com/2020/04/17/sports-and-covid-19-tampa-doctor-suggests-surveillance-and-game-day-testing-of-fans-to-check-for-virus/ 

9. WFLA 8 

• Florida stands ready to receive vaccines. November, 20, 2020. https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-stands-ready-to-receive-vaccines/ 

10. 970WFLA AM Tampa Bay 

• Interview with Ryan Gorman. Vaccines 12/18/20. https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmDxr1dyjNsygrpShzFmDdgLA_sJmg?e=9OiChr 

• TGH to be one of the first hospitals with the Covid-19 Vaccine. December 1, 2020. https://wflanews.iheart.com/content/2020-12-01-drwilson-tgh-is-to-be-among-the-first-hospitals-with-the-covid-19-vaccine/ 
• Covid-19 Update in the Bay Area. October 13, 2020 Area. https://wflanews.iheart.com/featured/am-tampa-bay/content/2020-10-13-dr-jason-wilson-covid-19-update-in-the-bay-area/?fbclid=IwAR0GjIBovw25o3jJ85QDKnNENF44fTtmmli58Pf6Aab9Xm-Y72t7kwzCb7c 
• Covid-19 Update in the Bay Area. August 5, 2020. https://wflanews.iheart.com/featured/am-tampa-bay/content/2020-08-05-dr-jason-wilson-covid-19-update/ 
• Importance of Wearing a Mask. June 26, 2020. https://wflanews.iheart.com/content/2020-06-26-dr-jason-wilson-importance-of-wearing-a-mask-covid-19-prevention-tips/ 
• ED Overcrowding, Workforce Issues, and Patient Safety. October 2010 

11. WTVT Fox 13 

• TGH Gears up Arrival for Covid-19 Vaccine. December 11, 2020. https://www.fox13news.com/news/tgh-gears-up-arrival-of-covid-19-vaccine 
• Holiday Update. 12/8/20 
• Every School Will Have at Least 1 Case of Covid on First Day, August 5, 2020. https://www.fox13news.com/news/every-school-will-have-at-least-1-case-of-covid-19-on-first-day-doctor-says 

• Tampa General Hospital Explains the Impact of Coronavirus in Kids, July 20, 2020. https://www.fox13news.com/video/831889 
• TGH Doctor Says Bar Closures, Mask Mandates Have Been Effective, August 4, 2020. https://www.fox13news.com/video/834427 
• Florida’s Curve is No Longer Flat. July 10, 2020 https://www.fox13news.com/news/floridas-curve-no-longer-flat-amid-new-surge-of-coronavirus-cases 
• USF, TGH Researchers Study Possible Covid-19 Treatments, April 16, 2020. https://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-tgh-researchers-study-possible-covid-19-treatments 
• Governor DeSantis Downplays Fears Over Rise in Covid-19 Cases as TGH Sends Warning. June 20, 2020. https://www.fox13news.com/news/governor-desantis-downplays-fears-over-rise-in-covid-19-cases-as-tgh-sends-warning 

• Less invasive than a ventilator, high flow nasal cannula provides breathing relief for patients. July 7, 2020. https://www.fox13news.com/news/less-invasive-than-a-ventilator-high-flow-nasal-cannula-provides-breathing-relief-for-patients 
• New technology allows Covid patients to recover at home. July 8, 2020. https://www.fox13news.com/news/new-technology-allows-covid-patients-to-recover-at-home 
• Cell phone data shows young people not social distancing, Tampa doctors say. June 22, 2020. https://www.fox13news.com/news/cellphone-data-shows-young-people-not-social-distancing-tampa-doctors-say 
• 3D Nasal swab test created by Florida health officials shared internationally. October 22, 2020. https://www.fox13now.com/news/national/coronavirus/3d-nasal-test-swab-created-by-florida-health-officials-shared-internationally 
• Good Day Tampa Bay. Checking with the frontline. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2GticqhImo 

• Good Day Tampa Bay. Covid-19 Impacts on the Tampa Bay Area, August 3, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVio8QOyOj4
• Good Day Tampa Bay. Covid 19 Updates. https://www.facebook.com/tampaERdoc/videos/10219500850445881 
• Good Day Tampa Bay. Covid 19 Updates. https://youtu.be/B2GticqhImo 
• Family says Ellenton beachgoer died from necrotizing fascitits. June 29, 2019. https://www.fox13news.com/news/family-says-ellenton-beachgoer-died-from-necrotizing-fasciitis 
• Elderly Man Diagnosed with Measles in Pinellas County, April 25, 2019. https://www.fox13news.com/news/elderly-man-diagnosed-with-measles-in-pinellas-county 

12. Podcasts 

• The Rebound Tampa Bay. WFTS. James Tully. December 29, 2020. https://fb.watch/2IxI5D0gvF/ 
• Quality Living with Dr. Ken Grey. Covid-19 Special Tampa General Emergency Room Medical Director Dr. Jason Wilson. July 3, 2020. https://maximumhealth.blubrry.net/2020/07/03/covid-19-specialist-tampa-general-emergency-room-dr-jason-wilson-md-on-the-front-lines-just-the-facts/ 
• Beyond the News. WFLA. April 17, 2020. TGH Covid-19 Hydroxychloroquine Trials. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-beyond-the-news-wfla-inte-43128080/episode/tgh-covid-19-and-hydroxychloroquine-trials-61328570/ 

13. Bay News 9 

• Doctor: This could be the start of a long, serious battle for Donald Trump. 10/2/20 https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/10/03/doctor–this-could-be-the-beginning-of-a-long–serious-battle-for-donald-trump 
• Studies mixed on risk of kids transmitting Covid to kids. https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/07/10/are-children-more-likely-to-transmit-covid-to-adults–studies-are-mixed 

14. 550WDUN 

• Afternoon Show with George Mason, Gainesville, Georgia. ED Overcrowding and Patient Safety. October 2010 

5. MEDIA COVERAGE 

1. Kosaka, Kris. Silver linings found during the Covid-19 pandemic. Tampa Bay Business and Wealth. July 8, 2020. https://bit.ly/39CUL4H 

2. WUSF 

• Cordoba-Perez, Angela. First-ever needle exchange program in Hillsborough County approved by commissioners. WUSF Public Media. February 10, 2020. https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/news/2020-02-10/first-ever-needle-exchange-program-in-hillsborough-county-approved-by-commissioners  
• Herd Immunity a long way off. July 1, 2020. WUSF. Coverage of Café Con Tampa Talk. https://www.wusf.org/herd-immunity-for-coronavirus-a-long-way-off-health-experts-say/ 

3. WTVT 

• Inside the Covid-19 Ward at Tampa General Hospital: Precautions and Progress. WTVT Fox 13, November 10, 2020. https://www.fox13news.com/news/inside-the-covid-19-ward-at-tampa-general-hospital-precautions-and-progress 

4. EMPulse Magazine, Summer 2019. Updates on the Opioid Crisis: The TGH MAT Bridge. https://issuu.com/floridacollegeofemergencyphysicians/docs/empulse_summer_2019_final_pages/36 

5. WMNF 88.5 

• As schools open in Hillsborough, leaders say Covid-19 poses heightened threat to Hispanic Community. 88.5 WMNF. https://www.wmnf.org/as-schools-open-in-hillsborough-leaders-warn-of-heightened-dangers-to-the-hispanic-community/ 

• Study Finds Evictions in 2020 Led to 10,700 Additional Pandemic Deaths. Democracy Now! December 1, 2020. https://www.democracynow.org/2020/12/1/headlines/study_finds_evictions_in_2020_led_to_10_700_additional_pandemic_deaths 

6. University of South Florida 

• USF Magazine. Fall 2017. Honors students work to improve patient experiences in Tampa Bay. https://issuu.com/usfucm/docs/web-ucm17018_fall_2017_magazine/16  
• USF Mosaic Magazine. 2017. Shadowing patients at Tampa General Hospital. https://issuu.com/usfhonors/docs/final-hc17001-mosiac-annual_report/18 
• USF Health.  Tampa Bay Street Medicine helps launch Florida’s second needle exchange program. November 12, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDJh2FSRUr8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0xjigQGnqjcCT5Xu5zcJL8KO3zShy_4htOHBFK8Pw4epmIzGBpNQrJIa0 

7. Tampa Bay Times 

• Ceballo, I. A coronavirus surge is hitting Tampa Bay hospitals. July 16, 2020. https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2020/07/16/a-coronavirus-surge-is-hitting-tampa-bay-hospitals/ 
• Reeves, M. Surge rolls into local hospitals. July 17, 2020. https://1drv.ms/b/s!AmDxr1dyjNsygroiZd0UYM0AqK_YYA?e=Jl2FnZ 
• Frago, C. and Carlton, S. Hillsborough approves mask order for businesses. Tampa Bay Times. June 22, 2020. https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2020/06/22/hillsborough-considers-face-mask-order/?fbclid=IwAR3BJ0igL991lfmVDhwPWfRvxdRGNjLhwGfdMCVy7qlVMRX_6hJ1D2g1g-w 
• Dawson, A. Commissioners approve plans for first needle exchange program in Hillsborough County. February 6, 2020. https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2020/02/06/commissioners-approve-plans-for-first-needle-exchange-program-in-hillsborough-county/ 

• Wright, F. Dehydration and Heat Stroke. June 26, 2019. https://1drv.ms/b/s!AmDxr1dyjNsygrodZWe13IKA-pgKWw?e=atD3me 
• Panhandling: Many say larger problem must still be addressed. October 9, 2011. https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmDxr1dyjNsygrokpPwQXV4OXsp_LA?e=LeTP33 
• Shedden, M. ER delays lead patients to forgo care, study says. The Tampa Tribune. September 30, 2010. https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmDxr1dyjNsygroooqFLg_RwxjHZ4w?e=S9bzPY 
• Green, L and Martin, J. More medical students shun primary care. March 22, 2008. https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmDxr1dyjNsygroqO0lQaFq4jAT0ew?e=zgJFU6 
• Zayas, A. Compassion crash course. May 4, 2007. https://1drv.ms/b/s!AmDxr1dyjNsygrorVcNelVBb8KUa9g?e=UZdTLD 

8. The Tampa Tribune 

• Tampa Council Picks, Part 1. City Council Candidate Endorsement. February 11, 2011. https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmDxr1dyjNsygrofWeSuO6MJ1J48YQ?e=OMLSwv 

9. Creative Loafing 

• Tampa doctor Jason Wilson support Creative Loafing Press Club because a free press holds a democracy together. https://www.cltampa.com/news-views/local-news/article/21145404/tampa-doctor-jason-wilson-supports-creative-loafing-press-club-because-a-free-press-holds-a-democracy-together-by-demanding-accountability-and-transparency?fbclid=IwAR23BDSUgm61ctHIrkKL_LiW1b2esQR2qm6f1LjJJsgDmaTkFY63_WcVjFk