Green Spaces in Cities Are Good for Mental Health
Those who live in a city are automatically more likely to face mental illness. There’s a 40 percent higher risk of depression, a 20 percent higher risk of anxiety, and…
News
The Full Approval of the Pfizer Vaccine and What it Means for Vaccine Mandates
On August 23rd, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval for the Pfizer vaccine, which will now be marketed as Comirnaty, for people 16 and older. This decision…
Dr. Glazer’s Note
Dear IMSA students, It’s such a blessing to be together this fall, learning and getting to know one another in person. I’ve had a chance to interact with a lot…
Shedding Light on Summer 2021: A News Recap
This summer, the world briefly saw a light at the end of the tunnel of the COVID-19 pandemic, with decreasing case rates and higher rates of vaccination up until around…
COVID-19 Update
As COVID-19 infections rise across the country and new, increasingly contagious variants gain prominence, the CDC and IDPH have updated recommendations for mask-wearing. Unvaccinated people are at particular risk of…
Decoration Hacks
In addition to buying school and dorm supplies, many IMSA students plan to decorate. If you don’t know where to start, don’t worry. I’ve got some hacks to help you…