I tried to think back to nursing school, to when I was fresh and anew with hope, ready to save the world, praying I would never lose my passion. Well, I still think I can save the world. That thinking... Read More
Article: Guadagnolo, B.A., Dohan, D, & Raich, P. (2011). Metrics for evaluating patient navigation during cancer diagnosis and treatment: Crafting a policy-relevant research agenda for patient navigation in cancer care. Cancer, 117(S15): 3563-3572. Big Idea: The American Cancer Society convened a... Read More
As I ran across a race finish line a few weeks ago, I reflected on several energy-surging moments. I actually felt and ran faster and stronger at certain race points. Which ones were they? The moments I received encouragement from... Read More
Today is the 176th birthday of Mark Twain. You know someone is important when we continue to have birthdays for him after he has died. Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, is definitely one of those people. I cannot remember... Read More
Last week the White House announced Marilyn Tavenner, MHA, BSN, RN, as the new nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), replacing Don Berwick, MD, MPP, FRCP, who was never confirmed as the Administrator yet helped... Read More
I have friends who are real estate agents. I ask them about property and mortgage rates. I have friends who plan events. I ask them about event budgets and logistics. I have friends who work in IT. I ask them... Read More
I have never had to know about all the Medicare and Medicaid ins and outs. Until recently. Oh. My. It is seriously like learning another language. At least I feel that way with all the rules and exceptions. Needless to... Read More
Pinterest is my new, fastest way to waste spend time. Thanks to a friend – whom I shake my fist at every time I’ve seen an hour slip through my Pinterest-ing fingertips (kidding…slightly) – I use Pinterest to discover all... Read More
Black Friday. Leftovers. Family lingering. My family typically celebrates Thanksgiving the Friday after Thanksgiving so we can spend the entire days – Thursday and Friday – with both sides of our families. Today my Thanksgiving continues. I hope you are... Read More
Now that I have overindulged for the past two days, my body is begging for some clean eating and the usual running routine. Good thing I have another goal – another half-marathon in February. Two half-marathons actually. Wanna join me... Read More