Welcome back! This month was a great discussion about the Doctor/Patient relationship! I would like to thank our guest DO, Dr. Deb Roman, and our two community bloggers Jan Guttormsen and Charity Payne for their honesty and insight. I would also like to thank all of you who commented and wrote in to us…we listened. […]
Navy Wife Tells All – Part III in a series on the Doctor/Patient Relationship
Welcome Back! Last week, we visited with Jan Guttormsen, and her thoughts on trust. I know we heard from many of you who share her experiences. This week, we get the pleasure of hearing from one of America’s finest! Charity Payne is the wife of a Sailor. She comes to us with a unique Doctor/Patient […]
When Trust Is Lost – Part II in a series on Healing
Welcome back! Last week we started a month long discussion on the Doctor/Patient relationship, facilitated by Dr. Deb Roman. This week’s response to her blog comes from Jan Guttormsen. Jan makes many good points in her blog, and I would bet most of you can, and will, relate. Feel free to leave your OWN comments […]
Time To Heal – Part I in a series
Welcome back! Last month was a great topic: “Mindfulness” You enjoyed it, and so did we! A huge thank you to Dr. Laura Rosch for volunteering her precious time, and to our community members for trusting us with your stories. We appreciate all of you so much. The topic this month is an intriguing one. […]
– STOP THAT – A Cup of Coffee, Part IV in a series on Mindfulness
Welcome back! Wow, what a month! We learned a lot about mindfulness and the impact it can have on our stress levels and our overall life. A huge thank you to our guest DO, Dr. Laura Rosch, and our two community bloggers, David Tate, and Rahana Bear. Thank you for sharing your walk with us. […]
“Who are you?” – Part III in a series on Mindfulness
Welcome back! Last week, we heard David’s story about his divorce, and how that horrible period in his life led him to find and practice the art of mindfulness. In his words, “it changed my life”. This week, we visit with Rahana Bear. She is a fascinating woman with a lifestyle that is unique and […]
The Art of Mindfulness: Part II in a Series
Welcome back! Last week Dr. Rosch walked us through a couple of mindfulness videos. Did you get a chance to try them? If not, click HERE and give them a second look. This week, we visit with our own Executive Director at the Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation, as he tells his story about the Art […]
A Month of Mindfulness: Part I in a series
Welcome back! After a month of looking at Chronic Illness, we learned that taking care of ourselves is very important. When you are on an airplane, you are instructed to put on your own oxygen mask FIRST, so that you may then help others. We should be mindful of our own self care, yes, even […]
Chronic Illness: A Cup of Coffee – Are You OK?
Welcome back. Have I thanked you recently for reading us? Thank you. Because of you, we have seen amazing things happen. We have been contacted by other foundations, who have worked with us to form their own blog that combines the expertise of doctors with the life experiences of their community members. We have been […]
Chronic Illness: Lack of Physicians; Part III in a series
Welcome back! Wow, last week’s blog really hit home for many of you. Almost 1000 readers tuned in to read about our friend MAP’s journey with chronic illness…and from the responses I received, many of you have been in his position. Keep living! The world needs you. Thank you for teaching us about your world, MAP…it […]
