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Our hosts Chilka Rawal, PA and Dr. Ananth Thyagarajan explore the importance of the Covid vaccine in adults and children. With special guests Dr. Laurie McWilliams and Dr. David Fitzhugh. 

Dr. David Fitzhugh discusses food allergy and how it is a growing issue in many countries. 

We strive to be recognized as leaders in the development and delivery of high-quality health care for patients with asthma & allergic disease. We believe the pathway to success lies in our commitment to providing a supportive, innovative, and caring environment for our patients, physicians, & staff, which allows us to continue to deliver the best possible patient care.

Welcome to our first in-person recording. Hosts Chilka Rawal, PA and Dr. Ananth Thyagarajan discussed venom allergy, eczema, and Covid vaccine allergy with Dr. Laurie McWilliams, Dr. David Fitzhugh, and Dr. Chris Copenhaver. Enjoy an episode full of important takeaways, camaraderie, and laughter.

If you have ever wondered how pollen is accurately counted and how they affect your allergies, this is the podcast for you.

In a very special celebration of Black History Month, we would like to not only recognize Dr. Aerik Williams, but to also celebrate him and his successes.

Dr. Williams has been with Allergy Partners since 2014. He joined Statesville, NC on 8/15/14 and went solo in Salisbury 1/1/2016. Since then, he has been repeatedly complimented by his staff and patients on his caring personality and professionalism.

In this very special podcast, Dr. Williams covers a wide range of topics from his memoirs, Aerik’s Anatomy, including:

• His personal experiences dealing with racism and stereotypes throughout his life

• Challenges in our healthcare system that are negatively impacting people of color

• His journey to achieve his lifelong goal to become a physician like his father



*Trigger warnings

Mental illness; racism and racial slurs; suicide; miscarriage.