Alzheimer’s and Air Pollution
Recent research has opened our eyes to just how much air pollution affects our health. In this week's video blog, I dive into these studies and discuss what science we can trust.
Letter to Brooks: Spring Garden by Major Jackson
We celebrate Father's Day this poetry Thursday with another poem from Major Jackson! Whether it's a father, step-father, father-figure, positive masculine role model, grandfather, or soon-to-be father... remember to honor those important paternal figures in your life this Sunday! Letter…
Mighty Pawns by Major Jackson
This Poetry Thursday we honor a local poet who teaches out of the University of Vermont, Major Jackson. Enjoy! Mighty Pawns by Major Jackson If I told you Earl, the toughest kid on my block in North Philadelphia, bow-legged and…
Genetic Testing
With the rise in popularity of genetic testing, this type of treatment has been getting a lot of attention. There are advantages and shortcomings to using genetic testing clinically. In this week's video blog, I share my thoughts on genetic…
At the Un-National Monument along the Canadian Border by William E. Stafford
At the Un-National Monument along the Canadian Border By William E. Stafford This is the field where the battle did not happen, where the unknown soldier did not die. This is the field where grass joined hands, where no…
The Apple Tree by Wendell Berry
This week's poem is in honor of the apple tree that is currently blossoming here in Vermont. This tree has sustained so many in human history and been sacred to so many cultures. Enjoy! The Apple Tree by Wendell Berry…
The River of Health – A Powerful Analogy
The "river" is my analogy for health and healing. It is through this lens that I approach care for every patient. In this week's video blog, I explain why I use this analogy and what it means for your health.…
In the Next Galaxy by Ruth Stone
In The Next Galaxy by Ruth Stone Things will be different. No one will lose their sight, their hearing, their gallbladder. It will be all Catskills with brand new wrap-around verandas. The idea of Hitler will not have vibrated…
The Lanyard by Billy Collins
Happy Mother's Day! This week's poem is a gift to all the mothers out there. It is a humorous take on how we repay our mothers by Billy Collins. Enjoy! The Lanyard by Billy Collins The other day as…
School Prayer by Diane Ackerman
Many of you met Joanna this past month when she filled in as office manager for 6 weeks. This Thursday, we honor Joanna's birthday with her favorite poem. Hope you enjoy! School Prayer by Diane Ackerman In the name…