Assistant Professor Dr. Cheyenne Falat, MD, recently provided summer safety advice to two local Baltimore media outlets.
Assistant Professor Dr. Cheyenne Falat, MD, was recently quoted in the AARP’s Smart Guide to Hiking.
In the Guide, Dr. Falat recommends hiking as way for older adults to stay fit and enjoy nature. Given the potential impacts to cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health, Dr. Falat adds a caveat that readers should consult their primary care provider before beginning a new hiking regimen.
In addition to Dr. Falat, a group of professionals—including kinesiologists, physical therapists, nutrition coaches, yoga instructors, and nonprofit and local government leaders—provided guidance to AARP in the Guide.
With more than 26.5 million visitors monthly, AARP’s vast online audience allows Dr. Falat to impact public health in Baltimore and beyond.
This month, Professor Dr. Stephen Schenkel, MD, MPP, was named Deputy Editor for the Annals of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Schenkel began volunteering with the journal as a resident in 2002. Since then, he has served in progressively senior roles as a peer reviewer, research methodology editor, associate editor, and senior associate editor.
According to Dr. Donald Yealy, Editor in Chief of the Annals of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Schenkel’s “work on administrative, patient safety, and Artificial Intelligence-related manuscripts helps [the journal] attract and improve important content.”
In addition to his service to the Annals of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Schenkel also contributes to the peer-reviewed medical community as an Associate Editor for JAMA.