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The American Sign Language word for COVID-19 mimics the virus' appearance, with fingers forming the spikes, or coronas the virus is known for. The sign is a stand-in to illustrate health communication to deaf people during COVID-19.
Posted inInfectious Disease

COVID-19 accentuates barriers for the deaf and hard of hearing

by Liora Engel-Smith April 1, 2020March 31, 2020

By Liora Engel-Smith The American Sign Language word for COVID-19 mimics the shape of the virus that has penetrated global consciousness over the last few weeks. The sign, an open hand over a fist, is reminiscent of the circular shell and protruding spikes, or coronas, the virus is known for. Jan Withers, of the state’s […]

Triangle Health Innovation Challenge winners (L to R): Tannya Cai, Shih-Han Chang, Mihir Pershad, Maghana Shamsunder and Dhruv Patel. Not pictured: Cameron Valadez Photo shows students holding a large check for $2000
Posted inHealthcare Technology, NC Health Briefs

Students Create Health Care Apps for Competition

by Editor September 22, 2015September 22, 2015
Manteo Elementary second grade teacher Tricia Tawes and her former student Lexi Rule in her classroom. Tawes' class participated in Peer Power last school year. Photo credit: Jasmin Singh
Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, Public Health

The Power of Peers to Educate a Community

by Jasmin Singh March 11, 2015May 15, 2017

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