Our Team’s Jigsaw Puzzle Game Has Been Tight During COVID-19
Let me start by saying that I was into puzzles before they became big (#Hipster). I started doing the 1,000-piece ones as soon as the pieces were no longer a choking hazard. As a kid, it was a special time I got to spend with my mom. As an adult, it’s a stress reliever.
When...
And Now For Some Positive News: How Ordinary Chicagoans Are Making A Difference During COVID-19
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, something beautiful is happening.
People are inspired to be their best selves. They’re doing everything in their power to help others and make the lives of those affected by the virus easier.
Of course, there are those few people who are...
I Had COVID-19: My Story Of Gratitude And A Ridiculous Fever
Millions of people around the world have been diagnosed with coronavirus. Just this past April, I became one of those millions. I am incredibly fortunate that my experience with coronavirus was mild with a short downtime.
And while I don’t want to minimize the devastation, I...
My First Time Using Telemedicine
It was a Tuesday night when I started to feel the burn. And no, I’m not talking about politics. I’m talking about the unmistakable burn of a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Having had a couple before, I knew exactly what I was in for. So, I booked the first available...
When You Have An Abnormal Mammogram: Grand New Adventures In Fear
It wasn’t exactly a surprise when they said I had an abnormal mammogram. I am, as they say, no spring chicken, and generally, the older women get, the higher their risk for breast cancer.
But I admit there was still a part of me shouting, “I’m too YOUNG! I’m barely out of...
Pet Therapy In Healthcare: 4 Facts I Learned After Seeing My Dentist
I’ve never been the kind of person who was afraid of going to the dentist, though I can certainly understand why some people feel that way.
But after a series of rather unfortunate experiences with dentists over the past few years—including several thousand dollars’ worth of...
The Ultimate Brainstorm: Surprising Facts About Epilepsy
There’s a reason that some people call seizures “brainstorms.”
When your brain is functioning normally, millions of tiny electrical charges travel in a pattern from the nerve cells in your brain to the rest of your body. But sometimes, that pattern gets interrupted by intense...
How Physicians Can Help Teens Who Are Growing Up With Epilepsy
At 13 years old, I was the quintessential adolescent. Huge glasses, stubborn baby weight, and a knack for always being about two seasons behind fashion trends—everything you can imagine when you think of age 13. However, there was something different about me—I was growing up...
Fat Cat Chronicles: Struggles In Cat Weight Loss And Human Weight Loss
They were words I didn’t know I needed to hear until someone said them to me: “You’re such a good cat mom!”
Well, I try.
I know that some people find the concept of pet ownership as a form of parenthood controversial—even offensive—as an October 2016 New York Magazine piece...
Fly On The Wall (Part 3): The Ins And Outs Of Breastfeeding
In this 3-part podcast, we capture the candid conversation of three women on their obstetrics experiences. Part 3 concludes with their experiences with and views on breastfeeding.
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