Dr. Sharon F. Welbel

Sharon F. Welbel, MD

Professional Details

Faculty Rank
System-wide Director of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology; Associate Professor of Medicine, Rush Medical College
Clinical Expertise
Hospital epidemiology, prevention of health care-associated infections, and tuberculosis epidemiology and therapy

Podcasts

How much do we actually know about respiratory viruses? Dr. Sharon Welbel is here to talk about them, how to differentiate between the flu and covid, how you can prevent getting sick during this season, and more.

Professional Training & Education

Education
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago
Residency
Cook County Hospital and Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
Fellowship
University of Chicago Medical Center
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Our region is under a

Heat Advisory

Heat indices are expected to reach up to 105º Fahrenheit

Stay safe in hot weather by drinking plenty of water, limiting time outdoors, staying in cool or shaded areas, taking breaks when working outside, wearing lightweight clothing, checking on relatives and neighbors (especially older adults) and never leaving children unattended in a parked vehicle.