The scene plays itself out over and over in hospitals across America. A patient, let’s call him “John”, lies incurably ill in the intensive care unit. A machine breathes for John and various drugs support other body functions. He’s unable to communicate. The doctor explains ...
As genetics has become more and more significant in healthcare, the media coverage has certainly increased. And now, genes, genetic testing, and the personal stories deeply entwined with the process have become story lines for major motion pictures. I was given an opportunity to attend one ...
Everyone knows that misunderstandings can cause trouble. But miscommunication in a health care setting can lead to serious risks. That’s why researchers at Baylor Health Care System are joining forces with University of Texas as Arlington and the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) t ...
Some days, I feel overwhelmed and embattled in, a war of causes. One i didn’t even enlist in. Heres- the thing- I hear and am moved by the impassioned pleas: Justice! Child advocacy! Healthy families! Hunger! HIV! Cancer! Poverty! Clean water! Healthcare! Orphan care! Homelessness! M ...
I’m in a conundrum. I am very in favor of gun control. I am very in favor of increasing healthcare services for the mentally ill. I am also very in favor of de-stigmatizing mental health issues and getting to a point where we, as a nation, acknowledge the prevalence of ...
Being a healthcare professional, I was drawn to this book, Radical Well-Being, when I saw Dr. Rita Hancock's mentions of its upcoming release. Not only is it a book written about overcoming pain, illness and addictions (which we all suffer at times from one if not all three of ...
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Despair: To Lose All Hope Today’s post was written by my Executive Administrator, Heather, the day our Supreme Court stated their verdict on mandated healthcare. Because I was in the middle of a series I decided to wait until this week … Continue reading → ...
Handwriting is an essential skill despite the ever-advancing technological world we live in. It is a fact that in the classroom, handwriting remains the primary tool of communication and knowledge assessment for students. Currently in the state of Texas, students within local school distri ...