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Microbiology. What is it? What does Microbiology have to do with you? This field of study is a key part of our world from science to medicine. Doctors rely on microbiologists to help them diagnose and treatment plans. Environmentalists take cues from microbial evidence in air and water. And there is so much more! Get ready for a fast-paced look at science at work as Minerva Garcia opens the door to the Lab to welcomes you to the world of Microbiology.]]>enNatural SciencesCopyright WebTalkRadio.nethttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2d98c570f294e570398cbe5dec17c624.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/meet-minerva-the-microbiologistTue, 18 Jun 2024 21:04:57 +0000WebTalkRadio.netWebTalkRadio.netfeeds@spreaker.comHosted by Minerva A. Garcia, MLS, MT (ASCP), MS. Microbiology. What is it? What does Microbiology have to do with you? This field of study is a key part of our world from science to medicine. Doctors rely on microbiologists to help them diagnose...
Microbiology. What is it? What does Microbiology have to do with you? This field of study is a key part of our world from science to medicine. Doctors rely on microbiologists to help them diagnose and treatment plans. Environmentalists take cues from microbial evidence in air and water. And there is so much more! Get ready for a fast-paced look at science at work as Minerva Garcia opens the door to the Lab to welcomes you to the world of Microbiology.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pediatric-covid-19--46917912


My name is Minerva A. Garcia 



I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. Center, NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. 



I am your Microbiologist now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does poetry, with creative lines.



In today’s show, I’ll be talking aboutthe following topics



CONFUSION in SMPTOMS in CoVid-19  with Pediatric Vs. AdultsPediatic CoVid-19 UpdatesPediatric Viruses Circulating in the Summer, What’s Up with this?Why NOT Circulating in the Summer: RSV?Back to School Safety with CoVid-19, Which guideline to follow?CoVid-19/Variant Strains Update: National & International News



                                                           What does this mean?  What we know today



EXCITING NEWS & PERSONAL NEWS



 So…. There it…. Goes an Analogy of a poem discussion:



Today, sadly we are seeing SARS-CoV-2 affecting younger population due to adults population not getting vaccinated. This got has to changed, if we’re to control this pandemic.Also, our our ways of thinking. We know of how destructive this Covid-19 virus is. With this in mind, Viarnt Delta strain virus we all know possess a threat of our health, the way we live, they we going to live, the way we do business,  global economy, our political sytem and school system interactions.



This why is important to re-evaluate how we do business with the public, how we interact with one another, how children learn, how we can increase unvaccination rate. We must start to encourage individuals who are not vaccinate, to get the vaccine, to protect themselves, the vulverable, children and stop this virus from mutated.



Would can hurt children? They are all so precious and the future. We got to protect them from harm’s way. This is why, I am asking everyone to pay close attention to the decision “WE SHOULD ALL GET VACCINATED”. Because, it also will impact this vulnerable future generation.



Don’t miss out, get vaccinated, are my advice to all. With this in mind, is where poetry comes and I like to bring you all in, into my world of Microbiology, where microbes are discussed and poetry expressed. In support of everyone trying to see a better world, join a cooperative effort for love and peace. Join this club! I like to bring to you this poem, which is also the title “CHILDREN”



Children Children cry when in pain They don’t pretend to be vain Children’s nature are sweet They are not bitter only when teased   Children loves to have fun They like to run … Children not hard to describe They love to ride in the skies as pretend to ride   Children love to play wildly in the sand They love to stand … Children often scream Always excited to eat ice cream   Children play date and night if you let them bend  However, they must eat and you must commend Children roll in the grass whether green or brown They don’t like to follow rules but frown…   Children may act like clowns They may feel down atimes There’s never a right time for them that ends They just like to play all the times with their friends  They often like to play in the woods Hide and seek for sure not feeling lonely They like to be with other kids Who also seeks to be wit   I applaud these kids who wears long sleeves  As they allow insect repellent under their sleeves laughter’s are infectious as they toss leaves As they place it on their tiny trees   They draw tiny pics on their tiny hands They run microscopic errands As they think as big They often eat cover faces like tiny pigs   It’s a treat to watch them eat Their tiny feet I listen to the beat Their special tiny little creatures Tomorrow they’ll all be super special creatures   Never...]]>https://webtalkradio.net/?p=106338Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:29:00 +0000WebTalkRadio.netWelcome All! My name is Minerva A. Garcia  I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. Center, NYC Health & Hospitals Corp.  I am your Microbiologist now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does...


My name is Minerva A. Garcia 



I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. Center, NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. 



I am your Microbiologist now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does poetry, with creative lines.



In today’s show, I’ll be talking aboutthe following topics



CONFUSION in SMPTOMS in CoVid-19  with Pediatric Vs. AdultsPediatic CoVid-19 UpdatesPediatric Viruses Circulating in the Summer, What’s Up with this?Why NOT Circulating in the Summer: RSV?Back to School Safety with CoVid-19, Which guideline to follow?CoVid-19/Variant Strains Update: National & International News



                                                           What does this mean?  What we know today



EXCITING NEWS & PERSONAL NEWS



 So…. There it…. Goes an Analogy of a poem discussion:



Today, sadly we are seeing SARS-CoV-2 affecting younger population due to adults population not getting vaccinated. This got has to changed, if we’re to control this pandemic.Also, our our ways of thinking. We know of how destructive this Covid-19 virus is. With this in mind, Viarnt Delta strain virus we all know possess a threat of our health, the way we live, they we going to live, the way we do business,  global economy, our political sytem and school system interactions.



This why is important to re-evaluate how we do business with the public, how we interact with one another, how children learn, how we can increase unvaccination rate. We must start to encourage individuals who are not vaccinate, to get the vaccine, to protect themselves, the vulverable, children and stop this virus from mutated.



Would can hurt children? They are all so precious and the future. We got to protect them from harm’s way. This is why, I am asking everyone to pay close attention to the decision “WE SHOULD ALL GET VACCINATED”. Because, it also will impact this vulnerable future generation.



Don’t miss out, get vaccinated, are my advice to all. With this in mind, is where poetry comes and I like to bring you all in, into my world of Microbiology, where microbes are discussed and poetry expressed. In support of everyone trying to see a better world, join a cooperative effort for love and peace. Join this club! I like to bring to you this poem, which is also the title “CHILDREN”



Children Children cry when in pain They don’t pretend to be vain Children’s nature are sweet They are not bitter only when teased   Children loves to have fun They like to run … Children not hard to describe They love to ride in the skies as pretend to ride   Children love to play wildly in the sand They love to stand … Children often scream Always excited to eat ice cream   Children play date and night if you let them bend  However, they must eat and you must commend Children roll in the grass whether green or brown They don’t like to follow rules but frown…   Children may act like clowns They may feel down atimes There’s never a right time for them that ends They just like to play all the times with their friends  They often like to play in the woods Hide and seek for sure not feeling lonely They like to be with other kids Who also seeks to be wit   I applaud these kids who wears long sleeves  As they allow insect repellent under their sleeves laughter’s are infectious as they toss leaves As they place it on their tiny trees   They draw tiny pics on their tiny hands They run microscopic errands As they think as big They often eat cover faces like tiny pigs   It’s a treat to watch them eat Their tiny feet I listen to the beat Their special tiny little creatures Tomorrow they’ll all be super special creatures   Never...]]>1498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summer-microbes--45846112


My name is Minerva A. Garcia 



I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. Center, NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. 



I am your Microbiologist now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does poetry, with creative lines.



In today’s show, I’ll be talking aboutthe following topics



1. Summer Microbes2. CoVid-19/Variant Strains Update: National & International News



 So…. There it…. Goes an Analogy of a poem discussion:



Summer story, create a scenery. Children playing, giggling, riding bikes, and playing on the beach. Eating hot dogs and ice cream. That’s the scene that I want you to have in mind for this summer. SAR-COV-2 vaccinations on its way to making NYC close to normalcy. That’s a WOW! 



All of us vaccinated, wow. That’s a wow, again. We can start to feel relaxed in some way compared to when we started back in March 2020. We can now start to enjoy the beautiful flowers. The endless warmth of the sun. The tenderness of the summer as we experience the warmth on our skin. We think of our feet in the water at the beach as we get soaked. We can stand outside with family and friends and enjoy BBQS. We can hangout wearing our favorite ripped jeans. We can eat hot dogs, hamburgers, and French fries… all outside. This also means our favorite treats like Ralph’s Ice Cream on Staten Island. Flavors such as chocolate, coconut, and so many more. My favorite being cherry and crème latte. How can we forget the ice cream? My favorite, like rum raisin and strawberries etc. With pictures of cars driving in our cities we can hear noises everywhere. Where we can hear people from all walks of life having fun in NYC. I had the chance this weekend to come together with friends and enjoy the Vincent Van Gogh Immersive Experience at 290 South Street by FDR. I was able to sit and relax. Then, we walked around the city and enjoyed dinner. We had free posters from the exhibit. I plan to hang it in my office. That’s a WOW! I took time to enjoy myself and my family and friends. There’s an endless beauty and its colors to be seen. There’s a reason to hope and move on as a nation as restrictions are being lifted. That’s a WOW again. We can also feel free again. But, don’t miss out! Make sure you all get vaccinated to join the summer, increase health, and security. That’s a wow again.



An analogy of a poem. Ice cream in the sun. Let’s play it smart. With this in mind, the poetry comes in. Id like to bring you all into my world of microbiology where microbes are discussed and poetry expressed. In support of everyone trying to see a better world, join a cooperative effort for love and peace. Hope you can all join this club of happiness with the beautiful sunflowers and all that summer has to offer. Now, I’d like to bring you this poem entitled                  “Ice Cream in the Sun”.



Ice Cream in the Sun



Music melts my heart Like ice cream in the sunThe soul feels all absorbed By the musical listening of my responsive heart As touch breathe by my skies-I can’t reach any diamond within my grasp For all my mind wants to do Is listen to soft melodies As gently puts me to sleepAs I awake, I want more music for my ears So,  I can soothe them day and night Pleasantly a sound without any quarrels



Summer story scenery. What is summer? Lets picture a perfect summer with all the greenery scenes we can all see. We can all see the enjoyment in the eyes of children who are playing, giggling, riding bikes, and playing on the beach. Eating hot dogs and ice cream. We can also see how we can enjoy BBQS with family and friends, but watch out for bacteria.]]>https://webtalkradio.net/?p=105282Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:18:18 +0000WebTalkRadio.net1)Welcome all, to my show “Meet Minerva, the Microbiologist”.  My name is Minerva A. Garcia  I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. Center, NYC Health & Hospitals Corp.  I am your Microbiologist now again,...


My name is Minerva A. Garcia 



I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. Center, NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. 



I am your Microbiologist now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does poetry, with creative lines.



In today’s show, I’ll be talking aboutthe following topics



1. Summer Microbes2. CoVid-19/Variant Strains Update: National & International News



 So…. There it…. Goes an Analogy of a poem discussion:



Summer story, create a scenery. Children playing, giggling, riding bikes, and playing on the beach. Eating hot dogs and ice cream. That’s the scene that I want you to have in mind for this summer. SAR-COV-2 vaccinations on its way to making NYC close to normalcy. That’s a WOW! 



All of us vaccinated, wow. That’s a wow, again. We can start to feel relaxed in some way compared to when we started back in March 2020. We can now start to enjoy the beautiful flowers. The endless warmth of the sun. The tenderness of the summer as we experience the warmth on our skin. We think of our feet in the water at the beach as we get soaked. We can stand outside with family and friends and enjoy BBQS. We can hangout wearing our favorite ripped jeans. We can eat hot dogs, hamburgers, and French fries… all outside. This also means our favorite treats like Ralph’s Ice Cream on Staten Island. Flavors such as chocolate, coconut, and so many more. My favorite being cherry and crème latte. How can we forget the ice cream? My favorite, like rum raisin and strawberries etc. With pictures of cars driving in our cities we can hear noises everywhere. Where we can hear people from all walks of life having fun in NYC. I had the chance this weekend to come together with friends and enjoy the Vincent Van Gogh Immersive Experience at 290 South Street by FDR. I was able to sit and relax. Then, we walked around the city and enjoyed dinner. We had free posters from the exhibit. I plan to hang it in my office. That’s a WOW! I took time to enjoy myself and my family and friends. There’s an endless beauty and its colors to be seen. There’s a reason to hope and move on as a nation as restrictions are being lifted. That’s a WOW again. We can also feel free again. But, don’t miss out! Make sure you all get vaccinated to join the summer, increase health, and security. That’s a wow again.



An analogy of a poem. Ice cream in the sun. Let’s play it smart. With this in mind, the poetry comes in. Id like to bring you all into my world of microbiology where microbes are discussed and poetry expressed. In support of everyone trying to see a better world, join a cooperative effort for love and peace. Hope you can all join this club of happiness with the beautiful sunflowers and all that summer has to offer. Now, I’d like to bring you this poem entitled                  “Ice Cream in the Sun”.



Ice Cream in the Sun



Music melts my heart Like ice cream in the sunThe soul feels all absorbed By the musical listening of my responsive heart As touch breathe by my skies-I can’t reach any diamond within my grasp For all my mind wants to do Is listen to soft melodies As gently puts me to sleepAs I awake, I want more music for my ears So,  I can soothe them day and night Pleasantly a sound without any quarrels



Summer story scenery. What is summer? Lets picture a perfect summer with all the greenery scenes we can all see. We can all see the enjoyment in the eyes of children who are playing, giggling, riding bikes, and playing on the beach. Eating hot dogs and ice cream. We can also see how we can enjoy BBQS with family and friends, but watch out for bacteria.]]>1106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/asians-being-attacked-unfairly--45410609


I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. Center, NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. 



I am your Microbiologist now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does poetry, with creative lines.



In today’s show, I’ll be talking aboutthe following topics



Issues affecting our society unfairly: Asian being attacked



2. Terms worth mentioning



3. Retrovirus Can Turn Infectious for Pathogenicity



4. SARS Viruses, Including COVID-19 & Variants Newer Vaccines on its way, that’s a wow!



5. CoVid-19/Variant Strains Update: National & International News



 So…. There it…. Goes an Analogy of a poem discussion:



We know that in today’s world SARS-CoV-2 has changed our prospective and also our ways of thinking. We have become aware of how destructive a new virus could be. This has allowed all of us to re-evaluate how we do business, how children learn, how medicine is practiced, example Tele Med, Skype, many are force to seek psychotherapy by virtually utilizing Zoom, a technology now becoming too familiar to us all. That’s a wow! You can never under estimate the human potential.



We also know that this Covid-19 virus, has taken lives beyond our comprehension. Many families have been wiped away, friends have witnessed their neighbors gone due to this crisis. Husbands, wives’ left widow and children left orphaned. This is all too sad. We can all imagined the adaption required and how this can have an emotional toll on a person’s wellbeing. That is why it is important to give a hand to anyone, you might notice requires assistance. Try to help in whichever capacity you can. Could be a small act, by giving someone groceries and/or say “hello, you need anything I can help you? “We have got to check on our neighbors and friends. Keep your families close via a phone call.



Just a gesture goes a long way. We need to start thinking differently if we are to survive and strive as a country, and move on. We are all learning of many negative effects that causes a ripple effects in our worlds, we got to change that. We have to change negative into positives. We got to care for one another. We have got to stop the hate. We have to focus on what is important. We got to bring back our faith, see the good in people, appreciate what we have, learn to laugh abundantly from the insides, search for peace, give a hand to your fellowman, respect our environment, our ecosystems, think of what we can all contribute to saving our planet, and so tomorrow we can appreciate a more pleasant world. Plant a seed with love, a tiny tree, a plant, crops, a flower and see it grow. Open up your heart to the unknowns, don’t be afraid to explore this earth beauty. Take the time to appreciate a rainbow. Look, when you see one, take notice of its endless beauty and its colors. There’s a reason, it is not there for long. Don’t miss out. With this in mind, is where poetry comes and I like to bring you all in, into my world of Microbiology, where microbes are discussed and poetry expressed. In support of everyone trying to see a better world, join a cooperative effort for love and peace. Join this club! I like to bring to you this poem, which is also the title of book, The Journey of a Rainbow: My Poetic journal Mind Views”. With this in mind, I like to read you my poem titled: The Journey of a Rainbow.



The Journey of a Rainbow



There rainbows all our lives



They appear in different colors



We may not see them with our naked eyes



We may not know it exists]]>https://webtalkradio.net/?p=104812Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:42:20 +0000WebTalkRadio.netMy name is Minerva A. Garcia  I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. Center, NYC Health & Hospitals Corp.  I am your Microbiologist now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does poetry, with...


I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. Center, NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. 



I am your Microbiologist now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does poetry, with creative lines.



In today’s show, I’ll be talking aboutthe following topics



Issues affecting our society unfairly: Asian being attacked



2. Terms worth mentioning



3. Retrovirus Can Turn Infectious for Pathogenicity



4. SARS Viruses, Including COVID-19 & Variants Newer Vaccines on its way, that’s a wow!



5. CoVid-19/Variant Strains Update: National & International News



 So…. There it…. Goes an Analogy of a poem discussion:



We know that in today’s world SARS-CoV-2 has changed our prospective and also our ways of thinking. We have become aware of how destructive a new virus could be. This has allowed all of us to re-evaluate how we do business, how children learn, how medicine is practiced, example Tele Med, Skype, many are force to seek psychotherapy by virtually utilizing Zoom, a technology now becoming too familiar to us all. That’s a wow! You can never under estimate the human potential.



We also know that this Covid-19 virus, has taken lives beyond our comprehension. Many families have been wiped away, friends have witnessed their neighbors gone due to this crisis. Husbands, wives’ left widow and children left orphaned. This is all too sad. We can all imagined the adaption required and how this can have an emotional toll on a person’s wellbeing. That is why it is important to give a hand to anyone, you might notice requires assistance. Try to help in whichever capacity you can. Could be a small act, by giving someone groceries and/or say “hello, you need anything I can help you? “We have got to check on our neighbors and friends. Keep your families close via a phone call.



Just a gesture goes a long way. We need to start thinking differently if we are to survive and strive as a country, and move on. We are all learning of many negative effects that causes a ripple effects in our worlds, we got to change that. We have to change negative into positives. We got to care for one another. We have got to stop the hate. We have to focus on what is important. We got to bring back our faith, see the good in people, appreciate what we have, learn to laugh abundantly from the insides, search for peace, give a hand to your fellowman, respect our environment, our ecosystems, think of what we can all contribute to saving our planet, and so tomorrow we can appreciate a more pleasant world. Plant a seed with love, a tiny tree, a plant, crops, a flower and see it grow. Open up your heart to the unknowns, don’t be afraid to explore this earth beauty. Take the time to appreciate a rainbow. Look, when you see one, take notice of its endless beauty and its colors. There’s a reason, it is not there for long. Don’t miss out. With this in mind, is where poetry comes and I like to bring you all in, into my world of Microbiology, where microbes are discussed and poetry expressed. In support of everyone trying to see a better world, join a cooperative effort for love and peace. Join this club! I like to bring to you this poem, which is also the title of book, The Journey of a Rainbow: My Poetic journal Mind Views”. With this in mind, I like to read you my poem titled: The Journey of a Rainbow.



The Journey of a Rainbow



There rainbows all our lives



They appear in different colors



We may not see them with our naked eyes



We may not know it exists]]>2129falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-reach-unvaccinated-people--45195521


I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. Center, NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. 



I am your Microbiologist now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does poetry, with creative lines.



In today’s show, I’ll be talking aboutthe following topics



How to reach Unvaccinated PeopleMy Personal Experience with Covid-19Difference between Rapid testing, PCR and antibody test…and other termsCoVid-19/Variant Strains Update: National & International News



So…. There it…. Goes an Analogy of a poem discussion:



What are our goals as human beings to sustain our ecosystems, our planet and most of all, continue to strive living independently as best as we can enjoying our lives… We know, summer is on its way. We are leaving the Winter behind and for those lucky of us whom been COVID19 vaccinated, restrictions are being lifted. We can breathe a little free as CDC guidelines, for vaccinated individuals seems uplifting. Therefore, we all got to take on responsibility and get vaccinated if are to control this COVID19 pandemic heads on.



We got to get vaccinated of all of us…its crucial part of the U.S. strategy to curb the pandemic. 



Since COVID-19 vaccine distribution began in the United States on Dec. 14, 2020, 290 million doses have been administered, fully vaccinating over 132 million people or 40% of the total U.S. population. . This great news! This is great success for now, but we need everyone cooperation to reach 100% success rate.



Since we’re all facing the many challenges together, let’s not leave anyone behind. Those who have been vaccinated, get the word out to all your families, friends, co-workers, and all. We know vaccines saves lives. We got to love ourselves and everyone’s as a nation. We got to start again with increase hopes and start dreaming again. This is so important for our mental health well-being.



Let’s hope, as we have faced the many challenges, the time will come to feel relax once again enjoying ourselves with our beautiful sun... and getting out feet wet as we think of the blue waters in the beach.  With this in mind, is where poetry comes and I like to bring you all in, into my world of Microbiology, where microbes are discussed and poetry expressed. In support of trying to get everyone vaccinated. I am dedicating this, poem titled:  When You Plant A Seed with Love. 



When You Plant A Seed with Love.



Plant a seed with love



You’ll see it grow



Plant a seed with love



You’ll see a beautiful garden multiple



Plant a seed with love



You’ll witness food from the above



Plant a seed with love



You’ll witness birds and bees smells God’s treats



Plant a seed with love



You’ll feel your eyes harmonize with picturesque of grace



Plant a seed with love



You’ll not be sad for long for it’s a wishful view in youths



Plant a seed with love



It’s your heart … that it’ll thank you for the feelings of lightness that you’ve a heart



Plant a seed with love



Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but today … for tomorrow you’ll find bountiful fruits



I now can also add, on this May 28, 2021



You got to love yourself, families, friends, your fellowman …and so there can be forth many springs to be witnessed by our future offs...]]>https://webtalkradio.net/?p=104607Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:46:00 +0000WebTalkRadio.netMy name is Minerva A. Garcia  I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. Center, NYC Health & Hospitals Corp.  I am your Microbiologist now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does poetry, with...


I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. Center, NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. 



I am your Microbiologist now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does poetry, with creative lines.



In today’s show, I’ll be talking aboutthe following topics



How to reach Unvaccinated PeopleMy Personal Experience with Covid-19Difference between Rapid testing, PCR and antibody test…and other termsCoVid-19/Variant Strains Update: National & International News



So…. There it…. Goes an Analogy of a poem discussion:



What are our goals as human beings to sustain our ecosystems, our planet and most of all, continue to strive living independently as best as we can enjoying our lives… We know, summer is on its way. We are leaving the Winter behind and for those lucky of us whom been COVID19 vaccinated, restrictions are being lifted. We can breathe a little free as CDC guidelines, for vaccinated individuals seems uplifting. Therefore, we all got to take on responsibility and get vaccinated if are to control this COVID19 pandemic heads on.



We got to get vaccinated of all of us…its crucial part of the U.S. strategy to curb the pandemic. 



Since COVID-19 vaccine distribution began in the United States on Dec. 14, 2020, 290 million doses have been administered, fully vaccinating over 132 million people or 40% of the total U.S. population. . This great news! This is great success for now, but we need everyone cooperation to reach 100% success rate.



Since we’re all facing the many challenges together, let’s not leave anyone behind. Those who have been vaccinated, get the word out to all your families, friends, co-workers, and all. We know vaccines saves lives. We got to love ourselves and everyone’s as a nation. We got to start again with increase hopes and start dreaming again. This is so important for our mental health well-being.



Let’s hope, as we have faced the many challenges, the time will come to feel relax once again enjoying ourselves with our beautiful sun... and getting out feet wet as we think of the blue waters in the beach.  With this in mind, is where poetry comes and I like to bring you all in, into my world of Microbiology, where microbes are discussed and poetry expressed. In support of trying to get everyone vaccinated. I am dedicating this, poem titled:  When You Plant A Seed with Love. 



When You Plant A Seed with Love.



Plant a seed with love



You’ll see it grow



Plant a seed with love



You’ll see a beautiful garden multiple



Plant a seed with love



You’ll witness food from the above



Plant a seed with love



You’ll witness birds and bees smells God’s treats



Plant a seed with love



You’ll feel your eyes harmonize with picturesque of grace



Plant a seed with love



You’ll not be sad for long for it’s a wishful view in youths



Plant a seed with love



It’s your heart … that it’ll thank you for the feelings of lightness that you’ve a heart



Plant a seed with love



Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but today … for tomorrow you’ll find bountiful fruits



I now can also add, on this May 28, 2021



You got to love yourself, families, friends, your fellowman …and so there can be forth many springs to be witnessed by our future offs...]]>2649falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-in-science--45126215


Minerva addresses concerns and celebrates women in science.]]>https://webtalkradio.net/?p=104519Tue, 25 May 2021 19:26:00 +0000WebTalkRadio.netWomen in Science and in the LabWith today’s guest, Eve Quinn, Medical Technologist at Jacobi Medical Center, NYCCoVid-19/Variant Strains Update: National & International Minerva addresses concerns and celebrates women in science.


Minerva addresses concerns and celebrates women in science.]]>2050falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-york-state-licensure--44866917


Difficulties in NYS Certification Clinical Laboratory Professionals in LicensureCovid update



As I start an analogy a poem, I experienced hardship, perseverance and lack of support from my co-workers. I believe this poem titled “An American Solider” suited my   character well.



I looked back and wondered why I had no role models, and how did I get here today?” 



Knowing that, I am not a follower but, a leader, am a striver, which doesn’t like never give up… I am an initiator with a purpose.



With this in mind, I like to share one of my poem titled:  An American Soldier Part 1



And it goes like this.



An American Soldier Part 1



The land of freedom we stand



This soldier of an American soil lands



Fighting for peace and for his land



Come free this man from pains



He will always stand tall looking for someone 



To aid and alleviate all their pains



Away from home and his patriots too



For wants to live not insane but, free from pains



If ever, question this man, “Why such deeds my friend?’



He will reply, “Man should never live like this!’



Why explain?



I see at times we can be insane, and who are we to blame?                                                                             “Fathers of the heavens, wherever you may be, listen …



We all want to breathe a little free



Teach us to learn to be like this and be at peace



Moreover, would be no need for soldiers to be



We tried to reach and seek others some freedom



But instead, they slapped me and placed it on their back



For they buried peace on their yard



For they think never existed and cannot be now …



I shall fight until there’ll be peace



Because I believe in me and no one



Can take that away from me



I’ve died for all



I died the day you denied a Vet



I really would die for any US soil man



I die a blank man in blood with my SS ID



Oh’ no not I …



So, let’s get started!



Difficulties in NYS Certification Clinical Laboratory Professionals licensure



I saw the problem facing the lab profession: No licensing!



The lack of improper education by some staff & incoming staff. The need for administration, health agencies and union to work with me in a collaborated effort to improve this profession. There was no monitoring nor incentive to stay in the field. Staff with College degree were leaving the field for higher paying health professions opportunities. I had to face confrontations heads on without support. It was a struggle to get this profession licensed, the oppositions faced were cruel and unjustifiable, no matter, I continued and triumphed.  I had to gathered petitions from colleagues, and other department in support and presented to our hospital’s CEO, which he disregarded in its importance was not recognized.]]>https://webtalkradio.net/?p=104255Mon, 17 May 2021 08:36:00 +0000WebTalkRadio.netWelcomed all, to my radio podcast “Meet Minerva, the Microbiologist”. My name is Minerva A. Garcia, Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Medical Center NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. in NYC. In today’s podcast I’ll be talking about  Difficulties...


Difficulties in NYS Certification Clinical Laboratory Professionals in LicensureCovid update



As I start an analogy a poem, I experienced hardship, perseverance and lack of support from my co-workers. I believe this poem titled “An American Solider” suited my   character well.



I looked back and wondered why I had no role models, and how did I get here today?” 



Knowing that, I am not a follower but, a leader, am a striver, which doesn’t like never give up… I am an initiator with a purpose.



With this in mind, I like to share one of my poem titled:  An American Soldier Part 1



And it goes like this.



An American Soldier Part 1



The land of freedom we stand



This soldier of an American soil lands



Fighting for peace and for his land



Come free this man from pains



He will always stand tall looking for someone 



To aid and alleviate all their pains



Away from home and his patriots too



For wants to live not insane but, free from pains



If ever, question this man, “Why such deeds my friend?’



He will reply, “Man should never live like this!’



Why explain?



I see at times we can be insane, and who are we to blame?                                                                             “Fathers of the heavens, wherever you may be, listen …



We all want to breathe a little free



Teach us to learn to be like this and be at peace



Moreover, would be no need for soldiers to be



We tried to reach and seek others some freedom



But instead, they slapped me and placed it on their back



For they buried peace on their yard



For they think never existed and cannot be now …



I shall fight until there’ll be peace



Because I believe in me and no one



Can take that away from me



I’ve died for all



I died the day you denied a Vet



I really would die for any US soil man



I die a blank man in blood with my SS ID



Oh’ no not I …



So, let’s get started!



Difficulties in NYS Certification Clinical Laboratory Professionals licensure



I saw the problem facing the lab profession: No licensing!



The lack of improper education by some staff & incoming staff. The need for administration, health agencies and union to work with me in a collaborated effort to improve this profession. There was no monitoring nor incentive to stay in the field. Staff with College degree were leaving the field for higher paying health professions opportunities. I had to face confrontations heads on without support. It was a struggle to get this profession licensed, the oppositions faced were cruel and unjustifiable, no matter, I continued and triumphed.  I had to gathered petitions from colleagues, and other department in support and presented to our hospital’s CEO, which he disregarded in its importance was not recognized.]]>1542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lab-week-minority-challenges-in-healthcare-covid--44669572


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...]]>https://webtalkradio.net/?p=104176Tue, 04 May 2021 20:41:00 +0000WebTalkRadio.netWelcome 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...


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...]]>1190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minerva-talks-poetry-and-microbiology--44574468


My name is Minerva A. Garcia also known as “Minerva A. Frias- Garcia”



I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. CTR  @ NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. and I am your Microbiologist!



Now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does poetry, with creative lines.



Analogy of a poem:



Since Covid pandemic we all been to some level depress, but there’s always a light to reach at the  end of the tunnel… from a hidden cloud, there comes a rainbow to be seen, appreciated and color  our world. Its important to try to move on, despite the many difficulties and challenges we faced. 



It important these challenges don’t drown us.  We must all face it, and meet it, head on! 



This poem was written during a crisis. I do hope, it can reach you as it has reached me… 



This poem, I would like to share with you all.



We all know that poetry, drives and stares at the human eyes with intense feelings, because



 is the love from the hearts that speaks the truth, as music being universal to all homo sapiens… 



so is poetry. A poem can speak to you from one’s heart and experiences…  It can touch to all 



levels as is presented to be heard… everyone will have a different prospective of its interpretation. 



With poetry, I like to color your world. With this in mind, I want to bring to you this  



POEM- DEPRESSION, written many years ago and reads like this …that could be current today



DEPRESSION



Is Not madness       



An episode of a conflict?



It is, just an earthly desire?



To let all else go



Trying to reach a perfect state of the soul



Feelings, of no returneth



With your mind entering a state of total darkness…



What can one do to escape?



Should you search for a light?



Reach for a hand



Find comfort under some arms?



Commune with your soul! If you search for it…  It’s worth more than gold



Keep digging you’ll strike not silver



I guarantee-You’ll find your lost gold



Your mind may seem heaven



But, know it’s the oceans that are heavier



Enlighten your mind (s), Do you mind?



Enter onto the bluest of skies and take a ride…



Discover to like it …  You can exit at fresh



You just learned to take a deep breath… and breathes



So ….soooo Lets get started!



In today’s show, I’ll be talking about 



LAB WEEK and Laboratory SectionsCoVid-19/Variant Strains



LAB WEEK➔                                                                                                                                     



Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is held annually during the last week of April, this was  Apr 18-24, 2021



Is an annual celebration of the medical laboratory professionals and Pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care. We should show our support and gratitude for the hard work laboratory professionals t/o the year.]]>https://webtalkradio.net/?p=104007Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:58:00 +0000WebTalkRadio.netWelcome to all, to my show “Meet Minerva, the Microbiologist”.  My name is Minerva A. Garcia also known as “Minerva A. Frias- Garcia” I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. CTR  @ NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. and I am...


My name is Minerva A. Garcia also known as “Minerva A. Frias- Garcia”



I am currently the Associate Director Microbiology at Jacobi Med. CTR  @ NYC Health & Hospitals Corp. and I am your Microbiologist!



Now again, Microbiology with the microbes welcomes you in and so does poetry, with creative lines.



Analogy of a poem:



Since Covid pandemic we all been to some level depress, but there’s always a light to reach at the  end of the tunnel… from a hidden cloud, there comes a rainbow to be seen, appreciated and color  our world. Its important to try to move on, despite the many difficulties and challenges we faced. 



It important these challenges don’t drown us.  We must all face it, and meet it, head on! 



This poem was written during a crisis. I do hope, it can reach you as it has reached me… 



This poem, I would like to share with you all.



We all know that poetry, drives and stares at the human eyes with intense feelings, because



 is the love from the hearts that speaks the truth, as music being universal to all homo sapiens… 



so is poetry. A poem can speak to you from one’s heart and experiences…  It can touch to all 



levels as is presented to be heard… everyone will have a different prospective of its interpretation. 



With poetry, I like to color your world. With this in mind, I want to bring to you this  



POEM- DEPRESSION, written many years ago and reads like this …that could be current today



DEPRESSION



Is Not madness       



An episode of a conflict?



It is, just an earthly desire?



To let all else go



Trying to reach a perfect state of the soul



Feelings, of no returneth



With your mind entering a state of total darkness…



What can one do to escape?



Should you search for a light?



Reach for a hand



Find comfort under some arms?



Commune with your soul! If you search for it…  It’s worth more than gold



Keep digging you’ll strike not silver



I guarantee-You’ll find your lost gold



Your mind may seem heaven



But, know it’s the oceans that are heavier



Enlighten your mind (s), Do you mind?



Enter onto the bluest of skies and take a ride…



Discover to like it …  You can exit at fresh



You just learned to take a deep breath… and breathes



So ….soooo Lets get started!



In today’s show, I’ll be talking about 



LAB WEEK and Laboratory SectionsCoVid-19/Variant Strains



LAB WEEK➔                                                                                                                                     



Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is held annually during the last week of April, this was  Apr 18-24, 2021



Is an annual celebration of the medical laboratory professionals and Pathologists who play a vital role in every aspect of health care. We should show our support and gratitude for the hard work laboratory professionals t/o the year.]]>2502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laboratory-week-and-poetry-week--44574469


What is Microbiology? How does it relate to current events?



What is infectious disease? What is nosocomial disease?



Endemic vs. Epidemic



The Worst Pandemics 1918 H1N1, 2009 Swine Due and 2019 CoVid-19



Hear some of our lab experiences during the CoVid crisisHow do I stay informed and focused?



Testing - Rapid vs PC- What does this mean?Why the Lab is an epic-center for the hospital.



Variant Strains - What does this mean?How virus' mututate



Vaccines - are they safe?]]>https://webtalkradio.net/?p=103937Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:10:02 +0000WebTalkRadio.netThe inaugural broadcast of Meet Minerva, The Microbiologist. What is Microbiology? How does it relate to current events? What is infectious disease? What is nosocomial disease? Endemic vs. Epidemic The Worst Pandemics 1918 H1N1, 2009...


What is Microbiology? How does it relate to current events?



What is infectious disease? What is nosocomial disease?



Endemic vs. Epidemic



The Worst Pandemics 1918 H1N1, 2009 Swine Due and 2019 CoVid-19



Hear some of our lab experiences during the CoVid crisisHow do I stay informed and focused?



Testing - Rapid vs PC- What does this mean?Why the Lab is an epic-center for the hospital.



Variant Strains - What does this mean?How virus' mututate



Vaccines - are they safe?]]>1422falsefull