Welcome to my show, “Meet Minerva, The Microbiologist”. My name is Minerva A. Garcia. I am the Associate Direct of Microbiology at Jacobi Medical Center for NYC Health and Hospitals.  I am your microbiologist… Microbiology and all of its microbes welcome you along with my creative poetry. So, here it goes. The analogy of a poem. Since the covid pandemic, we have been re-arranging our lives. We have also faced many challenges. This is where poetry comes in. I would like to bring you all into my world of microbiology, where microbes are discussed and poetic lines are expressed in a way that is easy to understand. The creative mind is lost without poetry. In microbiology we can get lost in the terminology and amount of information regarding each microbe. But, if we have a microbiologist looking after us we can be found and cured.  So, come into my world of microbiology and poetry. So, there it goes. The analogy of a poem titled Challenge. It goes like this… Challenge is facing obstacles and never giving  Up- Is combating a disease and rising each morning with the sun  With a smile Is comforting those in distress even if you’re there And are realizing you’re human but, that you can give a loving hand Is loving your fellow man, even though there is none for you Is getting wet, for no umbrella are in your hands And is opening your heart and filling your soul with love Is giving hope and strength to those who lack Challenge is facing obstacles and never giving  Up- Is combating a disease and rising each morning with the sun  With a smile Is comforting those in distress even if you’re there And are realizing you’re human but, that you can give a loving hand Is loving your fellow man, even though there is none for you Is getting wet, for no umbrella are in your hands And is opening your heart and filling your soul with love Is giving hope and strength to those who lack Is being kind and sharing yourself with those In need- Is searching for peace, where there is none and is to seek Liberty and live harmoniously despite what you may see But, to stand by your beliefs- To challenge the court for the truth is a view, for God The innocence “Why there is crime?”- To question the Unbelievers, evil doers, the pessimists and/or not could Be the key- The beauty exists, when you believe, keep it like this, Breath free and rest in peace So, lets get started! In todays show I will be talking about: 1. Why is the month of April so important to our profession? 2. Challenges minorities face in healthcare 3. Whats new with COVID-19 Lets get this show started. Lab Week The 4th week of April is National Administrative Professionals Week, know as secretary week. The 3rd week of April is Medical Laboratory Pro...