Episode 37 on Brigadoon Radio: A recorded conversation on Sunday, March 12, 2021, between Dr. Mark Stellingworth and Marc Ross.

The episode explores:

The current state of play
A look at the pandemic's progression in the last year
Giving credit to Team Trump for Operation Warp Speed
Herd immunity is hopefully coming
The fundamental problem of not having enough beds + overwhelming healthcare infrastructure
At the start, the lack of information and not knowing what you do not know
Vaccine passports + employers demanding employees get a vaccine
Vaccine diplomacy + soft power + the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing
Healthcare professionals being under mental stress and mental health wellness
How much optimism we can have for the future

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Mark Stellingworth is a board certified cardiologist who practices in Hartsville, SC. Prior to that, he trained in New Orleans at LSUMC. He was a first-hand witness to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and has made public health policy a long term priority. He is a current or prior member of multiple boards, including Thomas Hart Academy, South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics, and the Hartsville Planning Committee. His other interests include adult education, privacy in the information age, and global trade.