It seems as though there will never be enough “thank-you’s” for the incredible doctors, nurses, technicians and support staff who are working around the clock to help patients with this dangerous coronavirus disease. Their dedication, determination and spirit enable Johns Hopkins to deliver the promise of medicine.

When COVID-19 hit Maryland, Panagis Galiatsatos, M.D., M.H.S., knew that Johns Hopkins would have to engage with the Baltimore community more than ever to stop the spread. To do this, “Dr. G” launched twice-weekly community phone calls to answer questions and listen to the needs of community leaders. He has led groups to deliver masks, hand sanitizer and food to community centers. “We know that this virus is impacting some groups in our community more than others, and this work comes with a commitment to make disparities a part of the past, just like this virus will someday be.”

Galiatsatos is available for interviews.

For information from Johns Hopkins Medicine about the coronavirus pandemic, visit hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus. For information on the coronavirus from throughout the Johns Hopkins enterprise, including the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and The Johns Hopkins University, visit coronavirus.jhu.edu.