COVID 19 is still raging, and it is unclear when we will move to our new normal. Two of the unintended consequence the pandemic has brought are communication challenges and social isolation. In this week’s post, I would like to offer some ideas to help address both....
Today, people realize they need to stand up for what they want in healthcare. The challenge is that healthcare is complex, fragmented, political, and expensive. To assist consumers, national, state and local professional organizations are developing events to educate...
On Friday, I received an email from a colleague that a good friend of ours passed away. Claire Burke had lung cancer for a number of years and fought the hard fight against this deadly disease. Over the years, we talked about cancer frequently as it was something we...
Remembering the day: There are a few events that people live through and remember where they were and what they were doing years after an event. September 11th is one of those events. On September 11, 2001, four coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States...
Recently I have been working with a 95-year young woman as a Nurse Advocate. Initially, she was very sick, weak, and sad. Over time as her medical team worked to correct her problems and she has improved significantly. As a result, I am seeing another side of my...
