In an age of fake news, alternative facts, and the rampant, dangerous spread of medical misinformation, we know how important it is to communicate good, clear, evidence-based public health information. That’s why we’re always ready, and happy, to talk to reporters and media outlets covering the stories you need to know.
Pittsburgh Grandview PreK-5 Remote Learning Due to COVID-Related Staff Shortage
WPXI-TV, March 15, 2023
“Channel 11 asked Wolynn what parents need to keep in mind…”
Allegheny County Health Department says Norovirus is Making its Rounds
WPXI-TV, February 24, 2022
“When it comes to Norovirus here in Pittsburgh, doctors say they’re seeing a normal amount of cases in children…”
Study: Health Care Workers Could Be Doing More to Fight Vaccine Misinformation on Social Media
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 19, 2022
“Findings suggest health care providers could better leverage the public’s trust to turn the tide on vaccine hesitancy…”
Waiting on a Vaccine: Parents With Kids Under 5 Feel Left Behind
KDKA-TV, February 24, 2022
“Families with kids under 5 are significantly distressed and understandably so…”
Pittsburgh Pediatrician Uses TikTok to Fight Against Vaccine Misinformation
WTAE-TV, February 10, 2022
“Experts say social media messaging about vaccines is having an impact…”
Pine-Richland Administration Considers Separating Masked and Unmasked Students
WPXI-TV, January 4, 2022
“Channel 11 asked Kids Plus Pediatrics if this segregation plan could work…”
More COVID-19 Testing in Kids Creates Long Turnaround Times
KDKA-TV, October 5, 2021
“Dr. Wolynn says his practice is testing more than 100 kids a day for COVID…”
“Keeping Kids Healthy is My Area”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 22, 2021
“Some pediatrics experts say… masks should be mandatory in schools…”
Pittsburgh Pediatrician Battles Virus Misinformation on TikTok
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, June 28, 2021
“The fight against COVID-19 misinformation is a global conundrum that has challenged politicians and public health experts alike. But for one Pittsburgh pediatrician, part of the solution is a song — a sea shanty to be exact…”
Vaccine Warriors
People Magazine, June 4, 2021
“Todd Wolynn and Chad Hermann take on anti-vax falsehoods with a healthy dose of science and humor…”
Meet “Vaxxman,” the Superhero Doctor Fighting Anti-Vaxx Disinformation
NBCLX, March 24, 2021
“Wolynn and Hermann are the superheroes the world needs right now…”
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