In the Media
The Today Show: Getting your 2nd dose of a COVID-19 vaccine? What to know
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that it’s the second dose that gives you the maximum amount of protection.
Summer Johnson McGee, Ph.D., CPH
University COVID-19 Coordinator
School of Health Sciences
Education
2018
Certificate, Management Development Program
Harvard University, Graduate School of Education
2003-2006
Ph.D., Health Policy and Management
The Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
2001-2002
Undergraduate Program in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Worcester College of Oxford University
1999-2003
B.A., Philosophy Summa Cum Laude
Indiana University Bloomington, College of Arts & Sciences
About Summer
Dr. Summer McGee is an internationally recognized public health ethics scholar, academic innovator and award-winning professor. At the University of New Haven, she is the Founding Dean of the School of Health Sciences. She also directs the Master of Healthcare Administration program and its Executive cohort program at Yale-New Haven Health System.
Known for her ability to develop, re-design and grow robust academic programs, Dr. McGee has overseen the creation of more than 8 new academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. She was responsible for the University of New Haven becoming the only southern New England institution with a CAHME-accredited healthcare management program which is currently ranked #9 in the nation.
Dr. McGee received the 2014 American College of Healthcare Executives Distinguished Faculty Regents Award and was named in 2015 one of the Top 50 Healthcare Management Professors in the U.S. She was selected as a 2017 finalist for the Academic Innovator Award of the Connecticut Technology Council’s Women of Innovation. Dr. McGee received the University of New Haven’s Excellence in Teaching award in 2017.
Dr. McGee is an internationally recognized expert on public health, health policy and bioethics. Her comments have appeared in major international and national media including The New York Times, Fox News, ABC News, USA Today, NBC News, Cheddar, Buzzfeed, Hearst TV, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, Houston Chronicle, Fast Company, Newsday, Yahoo Finance, Hartford Courant, and Boston Herald. She has authored more than 25 widely-cited articles in peer reviewed journals and book chapters. She served from 2008-2012 as the Executive Editor and then Co-Editor-in-Chief of the most-cited, widely read journal in the field of bioethics, The American Journal of Bioethics.
A summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, Dr. McGee received the Herman B. Wells Award and the Richard D. Young Award for creating and completing the university’s first bioethics major. She received the Javits Fellowship to complete her PhD in Bioethics & Health Policy at The Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health and subsequently was awarded a Fulbright fellowship. In 2018, she completed the renowned Harvard University Graduate School of Education’s Management Development Program.
Recent Media Appearances
Honors and Awards
National and Regional
2019- Connecticut Magazine “40 Under 40” Award Recipient
2018- Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences “20 Under 40” Award
2018- Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Leadership in Healthcare Award
2018- Connecticut ACE Women’s Network Distinguished Woman in Higher Education Award (Nominee)
2017- Connecticut Technology Council Women of Innovation Academic Innovation Award (Finalist)
2014- American College of Health Care Executives Regent’s Award for Distinguished Faculty
University of New Haven
2021- Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Citation for Meritorious Service
2017- University Excellence in Teaching Award
2017, 2016- College of Business Teaching Excellence Award (Nominee)
2017, 2016- University Faculty Excellence in Experiential Education Award (Nominee)
2017, 2016- University Faculty Excellence in Leadership and Service (Nominee)
2016- University Excellence in Teaching Award (Nominee)
2016- Upsilon Phi Delta National Healthcare Administration Honor Society
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
2007- Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society, Alpha Chapter
2004- Marcia G. Pines Award in Bioethics and Health Policy
2003-2006- Jacob K. Javits Graduate Fellowship in Philosophy (Full Doctoral Fellowship)
2003- J. William Fulbright Scholarship (Awarded)
Indiana University Bloomington
2003-1999: Lilly Endowment (Full Tuition Four-Year Fellowship)
2003-1999: Phi Beta Kappa, Dean’s List (all semesters)
2003: Golden Key
2003: Phi Eta Sigma & Departmental Honors in Philosophy
2003: Herman B. Wells Most Outstanding Senior Award
2003: Richard D. Young Award for Development of Individualized Major
2001: Chancellor’s Scholar
2000: National Society of Collegiate Scholars
1999: Indiana University Valedictorian Scholarship
Advisory Boards
2017: HIMSS External Advisory Forum for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Innovators
2017: Connecticut Hospital Association Advisory Committee for the Neonatal Abstinence
2008-2010: Lifeboat Foundation Scientific Advisory Board and Ethics Advisory Board
2008: NanoBio 2008 Advisory Board, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
2008: NY Institutional Stem Cell Review Committee ("ISCR"), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Professional Memberships
2015: Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA)
2015: Health Information Management and Systems Society (HIMSS)
2013: American Public Health Association (APHA)
2003: American Society for Bioethics and the Humanities (ASBH)
2003: Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE)
2002: American Philosophical Association
Grants and Contracts
2015: Johnson McGee, S. "Milford Hospital – University of New Haven Strategic Partnership." Contract of $20,000 for AY 2015-2016. Funded.
2014: Johnson McGee, S (PI) and William Carbone and Merlinda Ndreka (co-PIs). "Healthy Re-entry Plus." May 21, 2014. Funds Requested: $125,000. Not Funded.
2013: Johnson McGee, S (PI) and Carolyn Hinton (co-PI). "Hurricane Emergency, Evacuation and Ethics (HE3) Grant." November 21, 2013. Funds Requested: $83,386. Not Funded.
2010: Barohn, R and Aaronson, L. "HICTR CTSA Application." National Institutes of Health (Johnson McGee S.,Ethics Section Contributor).
2010-2011: Johnson McGee, S. Contract with Center for Practical Bioethics for CCE Program. 50% FTE per year. Funds Requested: $65,000 per year. Funded.
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
2015: Edwin, A, Edwin, F and Johnson McGee, S . "Ethical Dilemmas Relating To The Management Of A Newborn With Down Syndrome And Severe Congenital Heart Disease In A Resource-Poor Setting." Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics. 5(3): 277-286.
2015: Johnson McGee, S and Silverman, RD. "Treatment Agreements, Informed Consent, and the Role of State Medical Boards in Opioid Prescribing." Pain Medicine. 2015, January. 16(1): 25-29.
2014: Edwin, A, Johnson McGee, S, Opare-Lokko, E, and Gyakobo MK. "A structured approach to end-of-life decision making improves quality of care for patients with terminal illness in a teaching hospital in Ghana." American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. November 2 2014.
2014: Brown, Nancy C and Johnson McGee S. "Conceptualizing Boundaries for the Professionalization of Healthcare Ethics Practice: A Call for Empirical Research." HEC Forum. 26(2). Dec 2014, 325-41.
2014: Hebron, Allison and Johnson McGee S. "Precedent Autonomy Should Be Respected in Life-Sustaining Treatment Decisions." Journal of Medical Ethics. Oct 2014, 714-16.
2011: Goldberg, D and Johnson McGee S. "Pain as a Global Public Health Priority." BMC Public Health. September 2011. 11:770.
2011: Johnson McGee S, Kaylor BD, Emmott H, and Christopher M. "Defining Chronic Pain Ethics." Pain Medicine.Sep;12(9):1376-84.
2011: Johnson McGee S. "The Ideology and Politicization in Public Bioethics." Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics. January. January 2011. Vol. 20, Issue 1: 1-20.
2008: Taylor H and Johnson S. "The Ethics of Population-Based Research." Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics. Summer. 35(2): 295-299.
2007: Johnson S. "Nanomedicine: Is It Hype, Will It Harm, or Will It Heal?" Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine. December. 3(4): 354.
2007: Johnson S. "Making Public Bioethics Public: The Legitimacy and Authority of Commissions." Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal. October, 17(2): 143-152.
2007: Bawa R, and Johnson S. "The Ethical Dimensions of Nanomedicine." Medical Clinics of North America. 91(5): 881-888. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Press.
2007: Engelman, M; and Johnson S. "Population Aging and International Development." Developing World Bioethics. April 7(1): 8-18.
2007: Johnson S, and McGee, G. "Nanotechnologies in Health Care: A Needs Assessment Regarding Ethics and Policy in Nanomedicine." Harvard Health Policy Review. 8(10): 46-54.
2006: Johnson S. "Multiple Roles and Successes in Public Bioethics: A Response to the Public Forum Critique of National Bioethics Commissions." Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal. 16(2): 173-188
2006: Johnson S. "Ethics in Nanomedicine: A Needs-Assessment and Proposals for the Future." Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine. December. 2(4): 284-285.
2006: Johnson S; and Burger I. "Limitations and Justifications for Analogical Reasoning." American Journal of Bioethics. 6(6): 59.
2005: Johnson S; Kass NE; Natowicz M. "Disclosure of Personal Medical Information: Differences among Parents and Affected Adults for Genetic and Non-genetic Conditions." Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers. 9(3): 269-280.
Peer Reviewed Encyclopedia and Book Chapters
2014: Johnson McGee S and Goodwin, J . "The History of Bioethics Commissions." Encyclopedia of Bioethics, 4th ed. Bruce Jennings, Editor. MacMillan Publishers. May 2014.
2012: Johnson McGee S. "Nanotechnology." Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics. Chapter 44. Oxford, UK: Elsevier.
2009: Taylor H, Johnson S, Faden R, Kass N. The Ethics of Public Health Research: Moral Obligations to Communities, pp. 498-503 in Heggenhougen and Quah: International Encyclopedia of Public Health (2009), Vol. 2 , Academic Press, San Diego, CA.
2008: Bawa R, and Johnson S. "Emerging Issues in Nanomedicine and Ethics" in Fritz Allhoff and Patrick Lin (eds.), Nanoethics: Emerging Debates (Dordrecht: Springer).
2008: Meslin EM and Johnson S. National Bioethics Commissions and Research Ethics. Chapter 19. Oxford Textbook of Clinical Research Ethics. New York: Oxford University Press.
Editorships and Editorial Boards
2014- Ethics and Behavior, Editorial Board Member
2013- Frontiers in ELSI in Science and Genetics, Associate Editor & Editorial Board Member
2008-2012: The American Journal of Bioethics (AJOB)• Taylor & Francis Publishers
2011-2012: Co-Editor-in-Chief, AJOB
2008-2011: Executive Editor, AJOB, AJOB Neuroscience & AJOB Primary Research
AJOB is bioethics’ highest impact journal, with the highest immediacy impact journal in all of ISI’s ranked journals. It is also #1 in impact in health law and in health policy.
News and In the Media
In the Media
The Chronicle of Higher Education: How to Open Campuses Amid Lingering Covid Concerns
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, joins a panel discussion on the fall semester and how Covid may impact students and faculty.
In the Media
The Today Show: How do the new mask guidelines affect dining out? Experts explain
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, says it is important to put a mask on when entering the inside of the restaurant for any reason, even if you are vaccinated.
In the Media
WCCS Radio: Indiana in the Morning Interview: Summer Johnson McGee
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the CDC’s new ruling on not wearing masks outside if you have been fully vaccinated.
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Sports Destinations: Sports Venues Emerge as Winners in Vaccination Efforts
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the incentives that some pro and college sports teams are offering to get fans vaccinated.
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NBC News: 'Christians and the Vaccine' project: Combating ethical qualms of evangelical communities
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the importance of having pastors and other religious leaders help persuade their congregations to get vaccinated.
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NBC News: How to resume 'normal' life when you're vaccinated and your kid is not? Carefully, experts say
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that sending children back to school unvaccinated should be weighed against the potential health risks.
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The Christian Science Monitor: Vaccine passports: Pandemic spurs rise of portable health records
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on companies not demanding mandatory vaccinations unless their customers start to demand it.
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Bloomberg: Vaccine Waste at 0.1% Fails to Ease the Worries of U.S. Doctors
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the Herculean efforts made by health professionals not to waste a single dose of the vaccine.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Demand for COVID-19 vaccinations withers in Pennsylvania, while high case counts persist
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the need for everyone to get vaccinated.
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CT Post: Despite COVID concerns, Connecticut is heading to a 'new normal'
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that there should be a gradual lifting of restrictions to be effective.
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The Middletown Press: Wesleyan University in Middletown to 'ensure' students are immunized for fall semester
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that the University of New Haven is strongly recommending vaccination for all students.
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Eyewitness News 3: What parents can do with their children if they're fully vaccinated
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the small risk that very young children may have in contracting COVID.
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NBC News: Meet some of the 'vaccine fairies' helping vulnerable Americans book appointments
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the need for a better public health infrastructure.
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Condé Nast Traveler: New York Debuts Nation's First Vaccine Passport-Here's What You Need to Know
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the need to have a global agreement for a vaccination passport.
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NBC News: Biden's Covid adviser warns lifting restrictions is like 'playing with fire'
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that “spring break, lifted restrictions and Covid fatigue is the perfect trifecta for another Covid wave.”
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Westport News: CT races to vaccinate college students before semester ends
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the importance of college students scheduling an appointment as soon as possible to get the vaccine.
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Cheddar: President Biden Says 90% of Adults to Have Access to Covid-19 Vaccine by April 19th
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the increase in COVID-19 cases and reaching herd immunity.
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MSN News: Where to get a COVID-19 test if you want to travel
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that COVID-19 testing will make it safer for those who are traveling, even if they have had the vaccine.
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Head Topics: Miami Heat redefines VIP in Covid era: vaccinated important people
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the incentive the Miami Heat is using to get their fans to vaccinate.
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Eyewitness News 3: Officials say the northeast is reemerging as a COVID-19 hotspot
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, says that Connecticut may be opening too soon before we reach herd immunity.
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Eyewitness News 3: Dept. of Public Health identifies 45 cases 'New York COVID Strain' in CT
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the New York variant raising a concern for Connecticut residents.
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Yahoo! Finance: 'We really are raking these vaccines over the coals': Doctor
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about various vaccines and the need to slow down the reopening until more data is available as variants are on the rise.
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Eyewitness News 3: The Vaccine Authority: Getting answers to COVID-19 vaccine questions
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, answers viewers’ questions about the vaccine.
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CT Insider: ‘It’s risky’: Elevated COVID positivity rate concerns health experts ahead of Friday reopening
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the increased number of COVID-19 cases while restrictions are lifting.
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Eyewitness News 3: Your Vaccine Authority: Will seasonal allergies impact a COVID vaccine
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Science, answers questions from viewers about COVID-19 vaccines.
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NBC News: Biggest challenge facing Covid-19 vaccination effort? Getting Americans off the fence.
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on having influencers in the community promote the COVID-19 vaccine until we reach herd immunity.
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NBC News: Detroit mayor OKs Johnson & Johnson vaccine after dissing it
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that suggesting one vaccine is better than the other is counterproductive to getting people vaccinated as soon as possible.
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NBC Connecticut: Why Health Experts Say the Best Vaccine to Get Is the One Being Offered to You
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about all three vaccine options and the importance of getting any shot as soon as possible.
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Yahoo! Finance: Doctor: Texas removing the mask mandate was ‘way too soon and rather foolish’
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the mask mandate removed in Texas and the impact it will have globally.
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Eyewitness News 3: INTERVIEW: Getting answers to COVID-19 vaccine questions
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, answers viewer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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NECN The Ten: 2 New England States Have Moved to an Age-Based Vaccination Strategy. Here's Why
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the vaccine strategy Connecticut took with distribution by age.
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NBC News (New York): Get ready for Covid-19 vaccine booster shots at your next physical, experts warn
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that the healthcare system needs to be prepared for a mass vaccination every year.
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Fox News (CA): California's largest mass vaccination site opens at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the importance of mass vaccinations but the need to have enough supplies and staff.
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Spectrum News 1: Athletes and Teams Consider How to Best Help the Vaccination Effort
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on how celebrities and other influencers should encourage trust in the vaccine, but not jump to the head of the line.
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WJLA ABC 7: University dean answered your COVID-19 questions via Facebook Live
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, answered questions live on Good Morning Washington.
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Yahoo! Finance: Doctor on coronavirus: 'We're in an arms race now'
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the importance of being vaccinated before the new strains of the virus take hold.
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WJLA ABC 7: University dean answering your COVID-19 questions via Facebook Live, submit questions here
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, will be answering questions live on Good Morning Washington.
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NBC Connecticut: Experts Weigh In on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Data
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, and Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, talk about the differences in the three available vaccines.
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Hartford Courant: Connecticut's schools appear to have weathered post-holiday COVID-19 spike, but some experts worry about new virus strains
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that holiday gatherings with those outside of the immediate household caused a spike in cases that are just beginning to decline.
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NBC Connecticut: Got a Vaccine? Experts Say Keep Wearing Your Mask
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about keeping up with protection measures even after receiving the vaccine.
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New Haven Register: Summer Johnson McGee: The fight against this virus is far from over
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, wrote an essay on the improvements and advances that have strengthened the public health system for years to come.
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Cheddar News Wrap: U.S. Surpasses 400,000 Covid-19 Deaths Nearly One Year After Nation's First Confirmed Case
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about how COVID spreads and best practice measures for everyone.
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Eyewitness News 3: INTERVIEW: Local doctor answers questions about COVID-19 vaccine
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, answers viewer’s questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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ABC 7 WJLA: What daily life could look like after the COVID-19 vaccine
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about expanding the number of vaccinators to give doses on a massive scale.
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Boston 25 News: More COVID-19 variants detected, including in U.S.
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the urgency of the vaccination effort as additional variants continue to be found.
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WFSB Eyewitness News 3: University of New Haven doctor answers questions about the vaccine
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, answers viewers questions live about the COVID vaccine.
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Fox News (San Jose, CA): More of California told to stay home while Bay Area ICUs fill up
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the health care system being stressed as cases continue to rise in California and across the country.
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Med City News: Moderna does one better than Pfizer/BioNTech; touts 94.5% efficacy for its Covid vaccine
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the development of a second vaccine in a Phase 3 trial.
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WLWT5 (Washington, DC): Cincinnati woman participates in COVID vaccine trial doctors say is 90% effective
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the early results of the COVID vaccine trials.
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Greenwich Time: If a CT college student tests positive for COVID, does their professor find out? It depends
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on when faculty will be asked to quarantine when a student tests positive for COVID.
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Stamford Advocate: Coronavirus cases are rising in CT again. Is the state in a better position this time around?
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on how fatigue with virus precautions may set the state back.
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Channel 3 Eyewitness News: State health officials keeping an eye on large COVID-19 outbreaks in Avon
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that COVID can spread in small groups the same as it can at a large event.
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WFSB Eyewitness News 3: Colleges, universities utilize variety of measures to combat COVID-19
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the increase in cases from an unauthorized off-campus gathering.
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Eyewitness News ABC 7 New York: Reopen Connecticut: Phase 3 begins today
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the action the university took after an unauthorized large-scale gathering.
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Fox61: University of New Haven dorm in quarantine due to COVID-19
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the action the university took after an unauthorized large-scale gathering.
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News 8 WTNH: University of New Haven quarantines entire residence hall after small COVID-19 spike
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the action the university took after an unauthorized large-scale gathering.
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Inside Higher Ed: County COVID Counts Often Rose After Colleges Started Classes
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the focus for residential colleges in Connecticut.
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Connecticut Post: Experts: Most face coverings offer COVID protection
Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program and Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comment on the effectiveness of various types of face coverings.
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NBC Connecticut: Some Looking Forward to COVID-19 Vaccine Despite Medical History
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about building the groundwork now for minorities to participate in vaccine trials.
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Stamford Advocate: ‘Am I skeptical? A little.’ Early COVID vaccine release concerns experts
Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health and Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comment on expediting the process of a vaccine.
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University Business: ‘The semester is in their hands’ at The University of New Haven
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on how the university will rely on students to follow guidelines and safety precautions to remain open.
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Boston Globe: Are Boston-area colleges having second thoughts after UNC coronavirus clusters? Doesn’t look like it
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that states with high positivity rates may have difficulty in keeping their colleges open.
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Stamford Advocate: Experts: First college COVID cases in CT send ‘message’ of outbreak risks
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on students testing one-tenth of one percent positivity rate at the University of New Haven.
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Stamford Advocate: College students will be returning to campus soon amid COVID caution
University of New Haven President Steven H. Kaplan and Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comment on the importance of students returning to in person classes in the fall.
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Stamford Advocate: COVID’s lasting heart damage a ‘complete wild card’
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on how the coronavirus damages more than just the respiratory system.
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University Business: 7 key steps in the University of New Haven’s reopening plan
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, outlines the steps for the University of New Haven’s reopening in the fall.
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Free Press: Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics, Especially COVID Statistics
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on how hospitals get a 20% increase in reimbursements from Medicare from COVID-19 patients.
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Fox News Online: Chinese state-run drug company used workers as guinea pigs to test coronavirus vaccine: report
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the ethics involved with researching drugs.
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Huff Post: America Isn’t Prepared To Bring Back Sports
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that resuming professional sports will be a high-risk activity.
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WFSB Channel 3: Health experts say COVID-19 could be more airborne than once thought
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on coronavirus droplets that are spreading further through the air than previously known.
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Connecticut Magazine: Tips for traveling safely this summer from Connecticut health experts
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on her foregoing summer travel plans to help contain the coronavirus.
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Country 92.5: Interview with Lt Gov Bysiewicz: Daily Covid-19 Update for 6.25.20
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on Connecticut going from hot spot to numbers of infections dropping daily.
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Channel 3 WFSB: Experts explain how CT hasn't seen a spike in coronavirus cases since reopening
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses how wearing a mask is the biggest deterrent in infection rates.
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Herald Sun: Coronavirus: Is it actually possible that mass protests haven’t caused a spike in coronavirus infections?
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that the spike may be three to four weeks out from when the protests are occurring.
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The Lawton Constitution: Covid questions and answers
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on keeping physical distance between yourself and others.
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Talk of Connecticut: Dr. Summer McGee with Gary Byron
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the concerns people have about the coronavirus.
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Fox News Radio: Global Pandemic: Rising Concerns Mass Protests Could Start Second Wave
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the concern for spreading the coronavirus during protests.
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Fox News: George Floyd protests could impact coronavirus containment measures, experts warn
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on protestors using face masks and social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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NBC Connecticut: Learning Curve: What Do We Now Know About the Novel Coronavirus?
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses what is known now about coronavirus.
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Newsday: Health experts worry that protests might impact minority communities
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the lack of face masks and social distancing in protest rallies.
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The Day (New London): Herd immunity would come with ‘enormous potential human toll’
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on what herd immunity is and why there has to be a phased approach to reopening.
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The San Diego Tribune: Fans could enter venues to watch games this summer, experts say
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on sporting events being less risky than other events moving forward.
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Connecticut Post: Summer of coronavirus: What is safe and risky to do
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on various activities and safety this summer during the pandemic.
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Los Angeles Times: ‘When and how can my housekeeper return?’ Experts explain how to calculate the risk.
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the safety of having a housecleaner during the pandemic.
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Newsday: Workplace restrooms: Rethinking the flush, the sink and the hand dryer
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the spread of Covid-19 from fluids in the bathroom.
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WFSB Channel 3: State looking to increase coronavirus testing; more test subjects needed
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the confusion in messaging for getting a test for coronavirus.
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Texas Tribune: For some, forgoing masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic has become a political statement
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the need to use a mask in public places.
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New York Post: How to hit the beach safely this Memorial Day weekend
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on safety at the beach amid the pandemic.
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San Diego Tribune: MLB’s health, safety plan OK with many; county pleased with Padres’ protocols
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on how MLB will handle players being sick.
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CNET: 'An artificially high bar': Instacart's COVID-19 sick leave is hard to get
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the difficulty for paid sick leave from some corporations.
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Forbes: Are Airlines Actually Doing A Good Job Keeping Passengers Safe During The Pandemic?
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the new measures put in place for airline safety.
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Yahoo News (AP): Should runners wear a face mask outdoors?
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on runners wearing face masks.
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Global Research: Coronavirus and Dodgy Death Numbers
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the CARES Act.
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WSHU Radio: 3 Connecticut Youth Show Signs Of COVID-Related Inflammatory Condition
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the inflammatory syndrome linked to COVID-19.
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Hartford Courant: Nearly 90 percent of the coronavirus deaths in Connecticut last week were nursing home patients
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the rise of deaths in nursing homes.
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Fox News: Hospitals are paid more for Medicare patients confirmed or presumed to have coronavirus
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the CARES Act.
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New Haven Register: Summer Johnson McGee: Sacrificing privacy on the route to normalcy
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, penned an op-ed on the impact of privacy and health post pandemic.
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Los Angeles Times: The coronavirus lockdown is miserable. Rushing herd immunity could be worse
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the concept of herd immunity.
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Waterbury Republican: Despite disparity in sizes of states, Connecticut reports more deaths, proportionally more cases than California
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the reason Connecticut has seen more cases of coronavirus.
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Burlington County Times: States ordered nursing homes to take COVID-19 residents. Thousands died. How it happened
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the spread of the coronavirus in nursing homes.
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Hartford Courant: Connecticut has one of the nation’s highest coronavirus death tolls. Here’s why.
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the factors that contributed to the number of deaths in Connecticut.
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Newsday: COVID-19 survivor was 'in shock,' couldn't believe people were 'talking about me'
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses asymptomatic people who have the coronavirus.
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Texas Tribune: Black Texans already face health care disparities. The coronavirus is making it worse.
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the recent data emerging from black communities.
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Courthouse News Service: Men More Likely to Die From Covid-19 Than Women — but Why?
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on research indicating men are at greater risk of mortality from coronavirus.
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NBC Connecticut: Social Distancing Will Likely Continue When State Opens
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the importance of social distancing.
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Newsday: Cuomo says focus is on gradual reopening of state economy
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on reopening the state and monitoring the number of cases of coronavirus.
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New Haven Register: How effective are homemade masks at stopping spread of coronavirus?
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on homemade face masks.
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New Haven Register: You tested negative for coronavirus but have symptoms: What should you do?
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the swab test for coronavirus coming back negative.
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WFSB Channel 3: VIDEO: Doctor explains when we could see an end to COVID-19
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses what needs to happen for the pandemic to end.
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The Day: Not wanting to wait for COVID-19 tests, some Connecticut businesses obtain their own
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the saliva test for COVID-19.
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Hartford Courant: Mike Anthony: Restaurants and concerts? UConn basketball at the XL Center? Even with restrictions lifted, it will be a while before we see gatherings that resemble public life as we knew it
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on preparation for a second spike.
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Boston Globe: Amid flurry of national coronavirus data, Massachusetts remains a hot spot of infection
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the need for collection of data that will be essential for future outbreaks.
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The Citizens: JACK SIMPSON: Good excuse for vapers to quit
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, was quoted about the risks of vaping and smoking and contracting coronavirus.
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Connecticut Post: Bridgeport coronavirus cases top 1,000; mayor says increase was expected
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the fluctuating number of cases in larger cities in Connecticut from the coronavirus.
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WDRC FM Talk of Connecticut: Dr. Summer Johnson McGee with Gary Byron
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses various aspects of the coronavirus.
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Express Digest: AOC tells The View ‘inequality is a pre-existing condition’
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the environmental and economic factors that impact African American communities.
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Newsday: Closing of marinas, golf courses hitting LIers where they live
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the protections needed for golf courses and grocery stores during the pandemic.
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NBC Connecticut: Expert Explains How to Make, Properly Use Face Coverings
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the importance of a face mask when out in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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Fox News: On coronavirus, China and WHO show they’ve learned little after 2003 SARS outbreak
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the World Health Organization being misled by China.
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Newsweek: Coronavirus Spreads From Dead Body In First Reported Case Of Its Kind
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the transmission of the coronavirus from a dead patient to a medical examiner.
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BuzzFeed News: Scientists Have Reported The First Case Of The Coronavirus Spreading From A Dead Body
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the transmission of the coronavirus from a dead patient to a medical examiner.
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Los Angeles Times: Is bringing back sports during coronavirus realistic or safe? We asked the experts
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on professional athletes getting tested for COVID-19.
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The Register Citizen: Doctors: Blood clots, kidney failure common complications from coronavirus
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the some of the complications of coronavirus patients.
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The Strait Times: We should worry about animals being infected by humans, experts say
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on additional testing of animals to verify the transmission of the coronavirus.
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Hartford Courant: How many people have died of COVID-19 in Connecticut? It depends which state officials you ask.
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on getting the data right, not fast, on coronavirus statistics.
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WFSB Channel 3: Shoppers reminded to wear gloves correctly, dispose properly
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the dangers of improperly disposing of rubber gloves during the pandemic.
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Boston Herald: Coronavirus death projection for Massachusetts drops, but models are ‘not perfect’
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the importance of staying the course with protective measures until the pandemic is over.
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Newsday: Experts: As numbers drop, measures already taken should remain in place
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on peak numbers for the coronavirus.
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The Ladders: These two groups of people may be more at risk for getting COVID-19
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses genetic or lifestyle factors that may be more at risk for the coronavirus.
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CT Post: Ansonia mayor shuts down his city’s section of the Riverwalk due to coronavirus concerns
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the need to keep social distancing a priority to control the spread of the coronavirus.
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Fox News: Coronavirus live blog: Dean of University of New Haven's School of Health Sciences answers your questions
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, will be on the Fox News Live blog at 12pm ET on April 6.
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Fox News: How is the coronavirus mutating into different strains?
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the announcement that a tiger at the Bronx Zoo tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Los Angeles Times: Your guide to coronavirus face masks and coverings: How to do it right
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on wearing a face mask in public places during the pandemic.
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Reuters: African Americans more likely to die from coronavirus illness, early data shows
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the environmental and economic factors that impact African American communities.
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Twin Cities Pioneer Press: The coronavirus could change the way many of us work
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the importance of those who are ill in the future understanding the need for self-isolation to protect others.
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Twin Cities Pioneer Press: The coronavirus could change the way many of us work
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the importance of those who are ill in the future understanding the need for self-isolation to protect others.
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WFSB: COVID-19 linked to 2 infants in the state
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the latest development with the coronavirus.
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Houston Chronicle: Texas is behind the curve on releasing timely information on the coronavirus. Here’s why.
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses sharing information with the public during a pandemic.
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MSN News: Coronavirus could leave US with a lasting imprint: Masks as normal part of life
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses wearing face masks during and after the global pandemic.
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New Haven Register: CDC recommends wearing face masks
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the benefits of wearing a face mask when outside.
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Fox News: Texas city moves to fine people who don’t cover their faces outside to protect against coronavirus
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on covering your face during the pandemic.
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Fox News: Texas city moves to fine people who don’t cover their faces outside to protect against coronavirus
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on covering your face during the pandemic.
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Ithaca Journal: Coronavirus in NY: There's important data that's missing from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's daily slide shows
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the importance of vital information for all citizens to understand the coronavirus.
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Los Angeles Times: Coronavirus could leave U.S. with a lasting imprint: Masks as normal part of life
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the benefits of wearing a cloth mask during this pandemic.
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Boston 25 News: Epidemiologist: We don’t yet know how much worse this will get but more testing will help
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the epidemiology of coronavirus.
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WFSB: Newborn baby among 85 in CT who have died from COVID-19
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses limiting exposure outside during this pandemic.
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Akron Beacon Journal: The tale of two coronavirus curves: How bad could it have been?
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the need for social distancing in the pandemic.
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CT Post: Chloroquine helped CT’s first coronavirus patient, but not a ‘magic bullet'
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the research that still needs to be done on this drug.
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Naija 24/7 News: People with this health issues are likely to be killed by Covid-19
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses a working theory that estrogen is again functioning as protection from the coronavirus.
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Fox News: Coronavirus' frightening profile: Who is more likely to die from COVID-19?
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses how researchers are profiling this disease.
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Boston Herald: Coronavirus shutdown enters new phase with Trump directive, a good move, experts say
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the latest directive to stay at home and social distancing to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
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WFSB: Lamont announces less COVID-19 testing, seeks major disaster declaration
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the dangers of less testing for the coronavirus.
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Fox News: Coronavirus takes drastic toll on health-care providers across United States
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses the impact of the pandemic on healthcare workers.
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Boston Herald: Mounting pandemic data aiding local researchers but unknowns still persist
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on early data aiding to the epidemiology of COVID-19.
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Fox News: Worse than war: How coronavirus in Italy proliferated to a breaking point
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discuss the coronavirus impact on Italy.
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Fox News: Why do some countries still have next to no recorded outbreaks of coronavirus?
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses analyzing the hygiene of some countries that still do not have coronavirus.
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CT Insider: On the front lines of coronavirus: CT experts talk
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, and Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of computer science in the Tagliatela College of Engineering, discuss how coronavirus is impacting their field of expertise.
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Travel Weekly Online: Lessons unlearned, world caught off-guard by Covid-19
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, discusses how Covid-19 may change hygiene when traveling, now and in the future.
Coronavirus Analysis
The Charger Blog
University of New Haven Professors’ Analysis of Coronavirus Goes Far Beyond Public Health
Faculty members from across the University are joining School of Health Sciences public health researchers in sharing their expertise in areas ranging from the economy and technology to travel and tourism to examine the global impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
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CNBC: How the Affordable Care Act transformed the US health-care system
Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on the effects the Affordable Care Act has had on the American health-care system in the last 10 years.
Health Sciences
The Charger Blog
School of Health Sciences Dean Credits Parents, Upbringing with Sparking Interest in Healthcare
When she was in college, Summer McGee, Ph.D. knew she wanted to make her mark addressing critical issues in healthcare. Today she is a national expert in health policy, bioethics, and healthcare management.
Healthcare Administration
University News
University’s Master of Healthcare Administration Program Named One of the Best in the Country
The University’s Master of Healthcare Administration was cited as a "favorite program to recommend" by HealthGrad.com, a website that is endeavoring to create the largest global social community of students studying healthcare.
Affiliation
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University of New Haven’s School of Health Sciences among First in U.S. to Pursue Affiliation with International Patient-Centered Care Organization
Earning a certification from Planetree International, an organization founded nearly 50 years ago, represents the highest achievement in patient- and family-centered care.
Summer McGee, Ph.D., CPH
University News
University of New Haven Well Represented on Connecticut Magazine’s 2019 List of High Achievers
Dr. Summer McGee, dean of the University’s School of Health Sciences, and Jill Bryant Mayer, a manufacturing CEO and member of the University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Advisory Board, were among Connecticut Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2019.
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Connecticut Magazine: 40 Under 40: The Class of 2019
Summer McGee, dean of the school of health sciences, is included in Connecticut Magazine’s 40 under 40 list. Dr. McGee is a national expert on health policy and healthcare management and has authored many articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters.
Philly.com: Heroin Overdose Deaths Continue to Grow in Lehigh Valley
Summer McGee, director of the Master of Healthcare Administration program and associate professor of management, comments on the increase in heroin overdose deaths in Lehigh Valley. The article was also published in Morning Call.
New Canaan Patch: CT Heroin Epidemic: Interactive Map of Deaths By Town
Summer McGee, director of the Master of Healthcare Administration program and associate professor of management, comments on the controlled substance agreements between patients and physicians as a result of the heroin epidemic. This story was featured by Patch outlets across the country.
Yahoo! Finance: Connecticut Technology Council Announces the 2017 Women of Innovation Finalists
Summer McGee, director of the Master of Healthcare Administration program and associate professor of management, is a finalist for the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) 2017 Women of Innovation Award. The Women of Innovation® program seeks to celebrate and create a growing network of women in the "trenches" of STEM. Finalists are scientists, researchers, academics, manufacturers, student leaders, drafters, entrepreneurs, and technicians . This story was widely covered in the media.
WTIC Fox 61-TV: Dr. Summer McGee Discusses Pain Contracts in Dealing with the Opioid Crisis
Summer McGee, bioethicist, director of the Master of Healthcare Administration program, and associate professor of management, comments on pain management contracts between physicians and patients being prescribed opioid medications.