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A Big Thank You!
I have to admit that I have been excited about and dreading this “thank you” post for quite some time. It’s like accepting a Grammy…no joke! I have so many people to thank for making The Medical Day...
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Cancer: The Adventure of Your Life! By Teresa Matthews
Being from a small university town, I fee I have always had an advantage. I am surrounded by individuals from all walks of life, including very successful entrepreneurs, advocates and of course,...
View Article10 Year Reunion…already?
10 years…What The #$%&? I remember the Chico High Class of 2002’s last assembly- we had to decide whether we wanted a ten-year or five-year reunion. We all sat in the gymnasium, huddled on the...
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eCaring
We have all heard the alarming statistics regarding healthcare and caregiving; according to AARP, there are 66 million informal caregivers in the United States alone. Fifty-one percent (51%) of family...
View ArticleMom On Trial
Sometimes, to be a good caregiver, we have to put our own needs and opinions aside, so as to support our loved one in making their own choice about their own life. Take the example of my mom deciding...
View ArticleTop 10 Facts You Need to Know about Clinical Trials
Medical institutions, federal agencies, pharmaceutical corporations and patient advocacy organizations conduct thousands of clinical trials annually, and according to John Schall, CEO of the Caregiver...
View ArticleTop 10 Questions to Ask When Considering a Clinical Trial
I recently posted an article, “Top 10 Facts You Need to Know about Clinical Trials.” Now, let’s explore the top questions you need to ask clinical trial leaders — including the principle investigator...
View ArticleShoulda, Coulda, Woulda: Dealing With Grief and Guilt After a Loved One Passes
On Jan. 23, 2009, I watched my mother take her final breath. After six-and-a-half years of suffering, my mother no longer was in pain, and her body no longer was betraying her. That moment was one of...
View ArticleIntegrative Medicine: Get the Best of Both Worlds for Your Loved One
e live at an exciting crossroads in the world of health care. Ancient medical systems like Ayurveda and traditional chinese medicine are as accessible as modern medical treatments like pharmaceuticals...
View ArticleWhere Were You the Rest of the Year? My Unorthodox Ode to Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, florists are blowing up the airwaves, hawking red roses and chocolate assortments. I have always been jaded about the big V, so lord help my string of...
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