Reopening: Things to Keep in Mind If our nation's collective situation could be summed up in a photo, it would be the resilient, curious, plucky prairie dog peeking out of its safe, cozy, underground home. As some areas and regions begin taking steps to relax stay-home orders, Americans will begin to venture out and visit places that were forced to

A Painting, the Patient, and What Matters. Let's be clear. Physicians were extraordinary, compassionate, skilled, resilient human beings prior to being thrust into media headlines by COVID-19. If 'all the world's a stage' as Shakespeare famously suggests, then COVID has turned up the stage lights on a cast of characters that traditionally labor in the crevices of our lives. Dr.

The National Institutes of Health: Crown Jewel of the Federal Government The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the biomedical research agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services, is the largest biomedical research agency in the world. Most Americans now recognize the NIH's Dr. Tony Fauci as a familiar face in the battle against the COVID-19 epidemic. In

What Chemo Looks Like during COVID Cancer treatment is hard. It pushes patients to their physical and emotional limits. It instantaneously reshapes loved ones into caregivers and warriors of support. Cancer never pumps the breaks. It doesn't stop its attack on patients during times of a public health emergency nor can treatment be paused or suspended during such times. The

Telehealth: Don't be Camera Shy Now is not the time to be camera shy, especially if your physician suggests doing your next medical visit via video conference. As adjustments are made to healthcare delivery in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, you may be hearing the term 'telehealth' a lot in the news. A Mayo Clinic video offers a glimpse

Show Appreciation; Send Snacks Patients with chronic conditions regularly recognize the hard work and dedication of their healthcare providers and the staff who support them. In the face of COVID-19, these providers are facing tremendous obstacles as they continue to provide lifesaving care for their patients. All around the world, impromptu expressions of appreciation for healthcare professionals on the frontline