Hello! I’m Allison Russo. I believe the heart and spirit of humanity is what will unite us and carry us through this crisis, and I believe science will lead the way.
Before I was the State Representative for Ohio’s 24th District, my education and career was in public health. I received a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, with a concentration in epidemiology. (Epidemiology is the study of trends, patterns, and causes related to disease in populations.) I received my Doctor of Public Health degree from George Washington University while researching how to provide the best healthcare to the greatest number of people – without breaking the bank.
The resources below are my effort to give you a shortcut to some of the best information available about this disease and how we’ll get through it. Please share widely and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Basics
What is Coronavirus? (John Hopkins University)
Coronavirus disease: What is it and how can I protect myself? (Mayo Clinic)
Coronavirus Fact Sheet (PDF) (Centers for Disease Control)
How to Properly Wear a Face Mask (Franklin County Public Health)
Coronavirus: The Words You Need To Understand The News (Dictionary.com)
Official Resources – Ohio
State of Ohio COVID-19 Home Page
Economic Resources for Individuals and Families
Expanded Assistance for Individuals
Official Resources – U.S. Government
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention COVID-19 Home Page
Small Business Administration Coronavirus Relief Options
Thoughts Worth Sharing
“The Real Reason to Wear a Mask,” at TheAtlantic.com
“The Leader We Wish We All Had,” at NYTimes.com
“Do not forget about the people who were struggling before Covid-19,” at CNN.com, by Columbus City Councilmember Elizabeth Brown
