COVID313 Town Hall Archives

4/07/22: COVID313 – Special Education, Mental Health, COVID-19 Case Update

Apr 19, 2022

The COVID313 Town Hall takes a look at the social, emotional, behavioral and educational impacts of COVID-19 on special education students. Then, the Detroit Health Department gives an update on COVID-19 case rates, new variants and vaccines. Plus, the town hall talks about the pandemic’s affect on workers’ mental health.

3/24/22: COVID313 – Child Tax Credits, Housing & Utilities

Mar 24, 2022

Detroit Public Schools Community District Assistant Superintendent Alycia Meriweather updates parents and families on the districts conversations around virtual versus in-person learning for its students. Dr. Eric McGrath, MD of Infectious Disease and Prevention at Wayne Pediatrics, Inc. shares more information about the COVID-19 Omicron variant that continues to spread rapidly, Plus, special guest U.S. Senator Gary Peters, who shares what he’s been working on in Washington D.C. in regards to the nation’s federal response to COVID-19.

3/10/22: COVID313 – Mask Mandates and COVID Protocols

Mar 10, 2022

On this COVID313 Town Hall, we discuss ending mask mandates, evolving COVID protocols and protecting immunocompromised children and those with special needs, plus talking with kids about world events. Guests include pediatrician Dr. Saini, Detroit Health Department, Detroit Public Schools and Michigan Charter Schools.

2/24/22: COVID313 – Youth-Led Town Hall on Mental Health

Feb 25, 2022

Conversation led by a panel of Detroit youth, sharing their mental health and wellness needs – plus presentations from community partners and mental health services organizations, sharing vital resources and how to access them. Also addressed is domestic abuse, dating violence, and ways to get help.

2/10/22: COVID313 – Black History Month, Mental Health Resources, Omicron Variant Update

Feb 10, 2022

This Week’s COVID313 Town Hall Features: February marks the beginning of Black History Month, the...

1/27/22: COVID313 – Virtual & In-Person Learning, Omicron Variant Updates

Jan 28, 2022

Detroit Public Schools Community District Assistant Superintendent Alycia Meriweather updates parents and families on the districts conversations around virtual versus in-person learning for its students. Dr. Eric McGrath, MD of Infectious Disease and Prevention at Wayne Pediatrics, Inc. shares more information about the COVID-19 Omicron variant that continues to spread rapidly, Plus, special guest U.S. Senator Gary Peters, who shares what he’s been working on in Washington D.C. in regards to the nation’s federal response to COVID-19.