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Mike Riopell
Mike Riopell

Mike Riopell, health enews contributor, is a media relations coordinator with Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care. He previously worked as a reporter and editor covering politics and government for the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald and Bloomington Pantagraph, among others. He enjoys bicycles, home repair, flannel shirts and being outside.

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Leaders: Don’t shame people into getting the vaccine 
Leaders: Don’t shame people into getting the vaccine
Hesitation in the Black community is understandable. Here’s how leaders suggest approaching it.
3 tips for dealing with the time change this weekend 
3 tips for dealing with the time change this weekend
You lose an hour Sunday, so plan ahead now.
The vaccine isn’t just about life and death 
The vaccine isn’t just about life and death
Experts say the vaccine can also prevent long-term illness in “long haulers.”
‘COVID isn’t waiting for the one shot’ 
‘COVID isn’t waiting for the one shot’
Experts discuss which shot you should get when it’s your turn.
WATCH: Top experts answer questions about vaccine safety, effectiveness and availability  Featured
WATCH: Top experts answer questions about vaccine safety, effectiveness and availability
Have questions? This video may have the answers.
The vaccine is helping, but distribution will take time 
The vaccine is helping, but distribution will take time
Deaths, new known cases and hospitalizations are all down. Still, experts urge vigilance.
Black History Month: ‘How can we write new history?’ 
Black History Month: ‘How can we write new history?’
This simple act made a big difference.