“It’s Complicated”
My personal connection with adoption began nearly 30 years ago. As my mentor Dr Holm and I hurried to the hospital, he told me...
“Backpacks and Back to School”
School is back in session so it is time for a little pop quiz. What is an item that almost every student carries? If...
Our Brain’s Happy Hormones
Our brain releases chemicals into our body that impact functions in our body, such as our mood. There are four chemicals that commonly support...
“Is It Real or Fake?”
It is miraculous to consider how much access and exposure we have to information through our computers, phones, televisions, radios and newspapers. Unfortunately, we...
“Lived Experiences”
Everyone we know, meet, or pass in the grocery store has their own set of personal life experiences that are unique from our own....
“Food Anaphylaxis”
True food allergic reactions cause anaphylaxis. Eating even a tiny bit of the allergenic food causes the patient to quickly develop symptoms that can...
When Is It Time to Visit the Dentist?
Pain in your mouth is difficult to ignore, especially when it affects everyday activities like speaking, eating, or sleeping. Here are some of the...
“A Hidden Issue”
Mental health treatment within the criminal justice system plays a pivotal yet often overlooked role in both the well-being and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals....
“If your happy and you know it clap your hands”
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.” A song familiar to all of us. However, how familiar is the awareness of...
What’s in a (Medical Specialty) Name?
Doctors are taught medical terms and jargon in medical school like a secret code. Many medical terms are rooted in Greek and Latin. Over...