COVID-19 – Beyond the Pandemic
Leah Yoke, MCHS, PA-C
This four-part educational series provides practical, evidence-based guidance on managing COVID-19 in the post-pandemic era. It explores the ongoing burden and trends of the disease, the critical role of testing in both clinical care and public health, and the evolving landscape of antiviral treatments.
The series also emphasizes the importance of patient communication—highlighting shared decision-making, risk reduction, and strategies to support informed choices around prevention and treatment. Together, these sessions equip clinicians with timely tools to improve outcomes and engage patients more effectively in their COVID-19 care.
Video 1: COVID-19 in Context: Trends, Burden, and Severity
PA Yoke outlines the patient characteristics and health conditions that increase the likelihood of severe COVID-19 outcomes. She underscores the importance of early identification to guide prevention and treatment strategies.
Video 2: From Symptoms to Strategy: Testing as a Clinical Tool in COVID-19 Management
PA Yoke discusses why testing for COVID-19 remains an essential part of clinical care, from distinguishing it from other respiratory illnesses to guiding treatment decisions and protecting vulnerable populations. She also covers the challenges of diagnosing post-COVID conditions and their public health implications.
Video 3: Targeting the Virus: A Guide to COVID-19 Antiviral Therapies
PA Yoke breaks down antiviral treatment options for those at high risk of severe infection, focusing on efficacy, safety, and appropriate timing of treatment. She reviews the practical aspects of medication decisions and advocates for shared decision making with patients.
Video 4: Partnering with Patients: Shared Decisions in COVID-19 Care
Risk assessment is more than a checklist. PA Yoke shows how to combine clinical data with patient values to guide COVID-19 care decisions. She frames this as an ongoing conversation, not a one-time discussion.
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