Danny Mindilin is an ER doctor working at the Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage. He has been on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic, treating patients hospitalized with Covid-19.

ATMI senior producer Quinn White spoke with Danny about what it was like in the early days of the pandemic, how they are dealing with shortages of doctors and supplies, and the stresses about being a medical professional right now.

They spoke over Zoom on December 14th, 2020.

Hosted by Jeremiah Freeman.

Music by Devin Shreckengost and Kendrick Whiteman.

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RESOURCES FOR YOUTH DURING QUARANTINE

From the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention!

• How to get your home ready
• What to do if you are sick
• Cleaning and disinfecting recommendations
• How to cope with stress
• Frequently Asked Questions

Other wellness resources!

• What foster kids need to know during COVID-19
• Careline: Alaska Suicide Prevention and someone to talk to line.
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text LOVEIS to 22522
• Call 2-1-1 or Help Me Grow Alaska 1-833-464-2527 for help connecting to resources and services or for help knowing where to start

These resources provided in collaboration with the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health.