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An Interview with News 12 NJ: How Does Coronavirus Affect YOU?

Earlier today, News 12 NJ journalist Prashanthi Musapet interviewed IBD patient advocate Tina Aswani Omprakash of OwnYourCrohns.com on Instagram LIVE on her experience as an immunocompromised patient living with Crohn’s Disease in the midst of the #COVID19 pandemic. To watch the interview, view the video below. In the video, you will hear Tina’s thoughts and experiences about being #HighRiskCOVID19 and how critical social distancing and taking responsibility for public welfare is during this outbreak to save lives like hers.

I hope you found this interview informative and I especially hope that speaking up about being immunocompromised during #Coronavirus helps to create awareness and education in the able-bodied world about chronic illnesses and disabilities. As always, please feel free to leave comments and feedback. I love hearing from you all!

~LOVE, LIGHT & PEACE ALWAYS~

Tina is a health advocate for patients living with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Via her writing, social media and public speaking engagements, she spearheads public health causes, including those creating awareness for inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's & Colitis), life-saving ostomy surgery and initiatives supporting global women's and minorities' health. The intent of this blog is to give those suffering in silence and in shame a voice that creates greater awareness and acceptance. She owns her chronic illnesses and disabilities and her goal is for you to as well!

One Comment

  • Latha

    Namaste.
    Wonderful interview! Congratulations to both Tina and Prashanti for coming out with this. Lot of information and awareness spread through this interview! When young and healthy people are becoming victims of this Covid19, it was very thoughtful of you, Tina, to have spread information on how an immuno-supressed needs to take care and protect themselves during this difficult time.
    God bless you both!
    May all be healthy and happy!
    Love and regards,
    Latha Vidyaranya