Dr. Frank Rasler is the Medical Director at AC Spine & Wellness Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia and an Emergency Physician at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Dr. Rasler earned his medical degree from the University of Manitoba and his Masters’ degree in Public Health from Emory University. He has extensive experience in disease prevention, behavior modification, and helping patients with stress management. Dr. Rasler regularly presents speeches and lectures to the medical and nonmedical communities on topics related to preventing diseases before they become serious conditions. He strongly believes that many of today’s diseases and conditions can be prevented long before a patient presents symptoms. Dr. Rasler joins us today to discuss the importance of focusing on maintaining and improving our health while practicing social distancing. He discusses the factors we should consider that can contribute to a compromised immune system, even without pre-existing health conditions. He shares tips, strategies, effective home health habits healthcare workers can use to help protect their families and loved ones from infectious viruses. He also explains why he believes 80% of the emergency situations seen in the ER can be avoided by developing healthy habits and shares strategies you can use to maintain optimal health while working during the COVID-19 crisis. “We are given this huge opportunity to look at our healthy lifestyle and think about the things we can do to maintain our health - to maybe improve our health.” - Dr. Frank Rasler This week on PAHCOM: * The importance of focusing on your health during the novel coronavirus pandemic * Factors that can contribute to compromising your immune system beyond pre-existing medical conditions * Precautions healthcare workers can take to ensure the safety and health of others outside of their work environment * Effective home health habits for healthcare workers * Combatting feelings of hopelessness and depression in the face of a health pandemic * How your behavioral and emotional health impacts your overall health and wellness * Why Dr. Rasler believes 80% of the health situations seen in emergency rooms can be avoided * Creating motivation to break unhealthy habits * Advice for non-clincial office workers for managing their stress and health while working under increased pressure Resources: * Health, Motivation and the Near-Death Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf5ioVczvSI) - TEDxDouglasville Connect with Dr. Frank Rasler: * AC Spine & Wellness Center *