April 2022 - While we begin to see a return to normalcy, keeping you and your family protected from COVID-19 still remains vitally important. As we learn more about how vaccination protects us and as new variants emerge, recommendations have evolved. John Paul Shoup, MD, a BJC Medical Group internal medicine and pediatrics physician, helps keep you informed, answering some of the most common questions about the COVID-19 booster.

January 2021 - Face masks have become a popular topic in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is the science behind it? With so many conflicting opinions on masks, it can be difficult to know what to believe. John Paul Shoup, MD, a BJC Medical Group Internal Medicine and Pediatrics physician, answers some of your most common questions about face masks.