Dr. Dhaval Desai, the director of hospital medicine at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, returns to “Closer Look” to discuss concerns about the Delta coronavirus variant and the increase in new hospitalizations due to the new strain. He also discusses the pandemic’s overall impact on the mental health of healthcare workers.

Plus, Jamie Rosenthal, the founder and CEO of Roots Down, discusses how his DeKalb-based organization is working to build equitable and greener communities where everyone has access to fresh food.

Dr. Dhaval Desai, the director of hospital medicine at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, returns to “Closer Look” to discuss concerns about the Delta coronavirus variant and the increase in new hospitalizations due to the new strain. He also discusses the pandemic’s overall impact on the mental health of healthcare workers.Plus, Jamie Rosenthal, the founder and CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rootsdownga.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roots Down</a>, discusses how his DeKalb-based organization is working to build equitable and greener communities where everyone has access to&nbsp;fresh food.

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.