Local Physician Experts Provide COVID-19 Updates At Community Sponsored Event

Leesburg, Fla., Sept. 1, 2021 — A panel of medical experts recently provided the latest updates about COVID-19 and fielded questions from local residents.  COVID-19: Speaking from Science, presented by Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) in partnership with the Leesburg Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Leesburg and Red Apples Media was held on Saturday, Aug. 28.  The video of the livestreamed event is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpZHVmENU4Y

Medical oncologist Maen Hussein, MD, who provides care to patients at the FCS Villages Cancer Center and FCS locations in Brownwood and Tavares, served as moderator. The physician panel included:

• Kevin Behrns, Chief Medical Officer, UF Central Florida
• Hardik Bhatt, Pulmonary Critical Care Specialists, Ocala Lung & Critical Care Associates, Inc.
• Elias Maroun, Infectious Disease Specialist, Lakeview Healthcare System

Each physician shared their insights and experiences of providing care to patients amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The most frequently asked questions centered on the Delta variant, the effectiveness of vaccines and the need for boosters.

“At FCS we continue to encourage local residents to stay informed about COVID-19,” said Dr. Hussein.  “We applaud our community partners for joining with us to sponsor this opportunity for residents to gain a better understanding of how to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and help diminish the spread of COVID-19.” 

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