Category: Our Health(care) Stories
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…