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‘Tis the Season for Y93.2

Guest Columnist - December 2, 2021

The holiday season is here, and many wonderful activities are happening. As you hustle and bustle, be aware that accidents and injuries can occur....

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Respiratory Season and Lessons Learned

Guest Columnist - September 30, 2021

It is September, fall is in the air, and what we might call “respiratory season” is nearly upon us. Respiratory season refers to the...

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Kidney’s Don’t Get No Respect

Guest Columnist - September 18, 2021

The kidneys may be called the Rodney Dangerfield of the body, as they often “don’t get no respect.” The National Kidney Foundation estimates that...

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The Butterfly Effect

Guest Columnist - July 17, 2021

My daughter recently brought home a monarch caterpillar. We cared for it in a container making sure it had a supply of fresh milkweed...

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Our Antiviral Founding Father

Guest Columnist - July 11, 2021

When the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, the American colonies still needed to win the Revolutionary War to truly gain...

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Health Care Access for Rural Americans

Guest Columnist - June 30, 2021

For most of us, seeing the doctor means making a trip to the local clinic to see our primary care physician in person, but...

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The Liver, We Can’t Live Without It

Guest Columnist - June 25, 2021

The liver is one of the most amazing but underrated organs in our bodies. We cannot live without it, and, unlike the kidney, we...

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When Money is No Object

Guest Columnist - June 14, 2021

I’ve been spending a lot of time talking with patients about the COVID-19 vaccine. Sometimes we celebrate being fully vaccinated. Some patients are skeptical...

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Patients Deserve Clarity

Guest Columnist - June 9, 2021

I was sitting in my beach chair on vacation soaking up the sun when I overheard the couple next to me sounding concerned. They...

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Grandpa Was at Peace

Guest Columnist - May 31, 2021

My last conversation with Grandpa was over the phone. He was sick and dying. I was 1,200 miles away in residency, learning how to...

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