Indeed, 2020 was a time of reflection for us all. A reflection on society, on the state of the world’s affairs, on ourselves and our own lives. I don’t know about you, but I have been gobsmacked at the amount of “excess,” in general, with which we are...
“If more people get COVID, will Mardi Gras be cancelled?????”, the exasperated tone evident in the punctuation chosen by a mother, asking how to answer that question for her children, as they prepare for the unknowns of the upcoming holiday season. As a...
Every February, we raise awareness for heart disease in celebration of American Heart Month. Although our attention this year is focused on COVID-19, we must not forget the effect that heart disease has on the lives of so many Americans. According to the CDC, a...
We have all been looking forward to some joy in the last few months. With the raging pandemic, contentious election, and recurring evidence of racism all over the news, we are ready for a bit of sparkle now. We hope the holiday season will be just what we need to...
Do you feel like you are putting this conversation off? Don’t know how to get started? Are you dreading it? Well, your kids are dreading it, too, depending on their ages. My patients often ask me about introducing this topic and how awkward they think it might...
We all do it. We have bad days. Terrible traffic. A horrendous workload. Difficult faculty. Insurance disasters. An argument with staff. A patient you just couldn’t save. As physicians, we often come home running empty on food, hydration, and patience, and full of...
