The End of Ending the Pandemic

Slate - May 25, 2022

Deepika Slawek, M.D., M.S., explains that a harm reduction approach to COVID-19 means using a range of mitigation measures—such as vaccines, boosters, frequent testing, medical-grade masks, and improved ventilation—to lower the risk of contracting the virus. Dr. Slawek is assistant professor of medicine at Einstein and an internist and infectious disease physician at Montefiore.

Some PA Cannabis Companies Use Misleading, Inaccurate, or Dangerous Statements to Promote Marijuana for Addiction Treatment

The Philadelphia Inquirer - February 21, 2022

Deepika Slawek, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., says there is scant evidence to support the use of medical cannabis to treat opioid use disorder, and that buprenorphine and methadone are the primary treatments that should be prescribed. Dr Slawek is assistant professor of medicine at Einstein and an internist and addiction medicine specialist at Montefiore.

Additional coverage includes NPR affiliate 90.5 WESA (Hear Dr. Slawek at 13:15 and 16:30)