A great presentation by Dr. Eileen Hilton at the first OWL luncheon of 2021! As an internationally recognized infectious disease clinician, Dr. Hilton provided the ladies with a timely and very informative update on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dr. Hilton explained why the virus is so worrisome to her as an infectious disease expert, including that the fatality rate is significantly higher than the flue, many hospital ICUs are at capacity, and some COVID-19 patients experience prolonged effects.
The good news is that through new gene-based technology, vaccines are being developed and produced at an astonishing rate. There is light at the end of this tunnel! Until then, Dr. Hilton emphasized the best strategies remain: masks, social distancing, no large gatherings, contract trace all positive COVID-19 cases quickly, enforce quarantine rules, and take the vaccine when available.
Thank you Dr. Hilton! For those who missed the OWL January luncheon, be sure to sign-up and attend the next luncheon in March to hear another great woman leader discuss important and relevant issues to our community.
A great presentation by Dr. Eileen Hilton at the first OWL luncheon of 2021! As an internationally recognized infectious disease clinician, Dr. Hilton provided the ladies with a timely and very informative update on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dr. Hilton explained why the virus is so worrisome to her as an infectious disease expert, including that the fatality rate is significantly higher than the flue, many hospital ICUs are at capacity, and some COVID-19 patients experience prolonged effects.
The good news is that through new gene-based technology, vaccines are being developed and produced at an astonishing rate. There is light at the end of this tunnel! Until then, Dr. Hilton emphasized the best strategies remain: masks, social distancing, no large gatherings, contract trace all positive COVID-19 cases quickly, enforce quarantine rules, and take the vaccine when available.
Dr. Hilton is certainly an inspiration to us all. She started an antique business at 18, and then pursued various jobs. After discovering a male colleague was making double her salary for the same job, Dr. Hilton decided to go to college. When she asked a pre-med advisor about medical school, his response was “honey get married and have babies.” The challenge was on and she entered medical school!
Thank you Dr. Hilton! For those who missed the OWL January luncheon, be sure to sign-up and attend the next luncheon in March to hear another great woman leader discuss important and relevant issues to our community.