Influenza (the flu) is a viral infection of the respiratory system. Learn about symptoms, testing, treatments, and vaccines to best protect your health this flu season.
While most people with the flu get better on their own, sometimes influenza and its complications can be life threatening. Dr. Derrick Gray will tell us about ways we can protect ourselves from the flu virus and, if we do get the flu, when we should see a doctor. Learn about symptoms, testing, treatment, and vaccines at this presentation.
This program is free and open to the public. No registration required.
MEET YOUR PRESENTER:
Dr. Derrick Gray graduated from St. Matthews University in the Cayman Islands in 2006. He received his undergraduate degree from the Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was saved from a collegiate football career by a knee injury.
Dr. Gray completed his Family Medicine Residency at UAMS Northwest in Fayetteville in 2010. His special interests include endoscopy, chronic disease management, and healthcare for the homeless. Dr. Gray leads a test taking study group for PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents monthly. Furthermore, Dr. Gray oversees the Health Systems Management rotation for our PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents. In 2015, Dr. Gray was appointed co-medical director of the Arkansas State Veterans Home in Fayetteville. He is also the winner of the 2015 Regional Programs Excellence in Teaching Award.
His hobbies include reading, running, and football. He is an LSU fan, and he enjoys coaching his son’s basketball team.
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