COMMUNITY BLOGS

Yesterday, I posted a blog about a recent study that found that half of Primary Care Physicians plan to quit or cut back on the number of patients that they see. I can’t help wondering if those who are considering on cutting back on their patient load are actually switching to a new personalized model of practice referred to as boutique or concierge medicine.
Boutique Medicine involves... Read More

Forward thinkers in Japan, who are concerned about a dwindling birth rate and an expanding elderly population, have embarked on a venture to develop a humanoid robot to help care for their elderly. For further information, check out this Reuters article. And to see ASIMO in action, check out this video.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the ‘over 65 year-old’ population will... Read More

This Michael Yon blog post is from October, before the U. S. Presidential election, but now knowing the outcome, it’s just as relevant.
I became familiar with Michael Yon when I was writing to a soldier in Iraq. I wanted to try to understand what was really going on over there and since most of the traditional media originated from the Green Zone, I turned to blogs written by soldiers,... Read More

In 1977, Carol Anderson and Jan Janura combined their resources, came up with $800.00 and started a fashion design line in a garage in Burbank, California. In May of that year they received their first order from Nordstrom’s and began to sell their fashions in high-end retail stores all across the country.
I became familiar with Carol Anderson when I worked as a Nurse Practitioner in a busy... Read More

Turkey, potatoes, green bean casserole and the famous pumpkin pie are a few of the holiday favorites. Though the food is one of the most coveted parts, I find having friends and family close is far better than anything.
  Think of the laughter of the kids running in and out of the house, the men trying to sneak a quick bite; of course these memories bring a smile after the... Read More

When my son was a baby, I found that as a new mom, I had many fears. I’m not sure if all moms feel this way or if my concerns came from what I saw as an emergency room nurse. But having seen victims of sudden infant death syndrome, I worried that Nick would die in his sleep. Even though there was less than a 0.2% chance of that happening, I remember feeling such relief when he turned a year... Read More