A CURIOUS FISH

The Journey of Dr. Robert Hoyer In the wide stretches of eastern Colorado, distance is more than geography. It represents access and time. It is where the crucial question becomes whether care arrives early enough to make a difference. Dr. Robert Hoyer, an oncologist, shrinks this distance. His approach is seemingly simple and human. Patients do not need to come to him, Dr. Hoyer gets into his car and drives to them. There is something nostalgic and direct about that image. N

Big Beautiful Bills hurts rural patients in the long run

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown isn’t a pure spreadsheet exercise. But modern value stats do let us sanity-check old voting habits. This is especially relevant for pre‑1970 careers, when context (parks, eras, roles) can hide or enhance greatness. There were many quirky parks with incredibly unique dimensions. A couple, such as Fenway, still exist, where things like the short right field and Pesky Pole can let a light hitting left handed pull hitte

Our country's true strength shouldn't just ne about our tech breakthroughs or economic might. It should be about how well we protects the health and future of our youngest and most vulnerable. Yes, medicine has come a long way with evolved surgeries and cutting-edge innovations, but huge gaps exist when it comes to getting kids the preventive care they need in time. In pediatric medicine, catching issues early can totally change a child's trajectory.1 Pediatric orthopedic ca

Healthcare disparities in New Orleans and surrounding Louisiana neighborhoods are deeply entrenched, reflecting systemic inequities shaped by historical, environmental, and socioeconomic factors. These disparities manifest across various health outcomes, significantly impacting marginalized communities and those living in economically disadvantaged areas. In New Orleans, Black residents experience severe health disparities, exemplified by a premature death rate of 16,309 year

Jesus as teacher and philosopher in non religious terms

A reflection on the love of fishing, the love of a small lake in Ellenville, NY, and the love of family.

The Mental Health and Cognitive Benefits of Listening to an Eclectic Array of Music – A short overview of recent studies

13 pounder. Northern Michigan. Beautiful fish. Beautiful place. Fishing in northern Michigan is an adventure filled with excitement and natural beauty. Among the most sought-after catches is the Steelhead. This fish draws anglers from all over, eager to experience the thrill of the catch and the satisfaction of a responsible release. There is a moment -- right after arriving, and putting on waders, and taking inventory of what is needed. It just happens, as water's edge is re

Music has been an essential part of human culture for thousands of years, yet its role in healthcare often goes unnoticed. Recent studies...

Medically underserved communities in the United States face significant health disparities, characterized by a lack of access to healthcare services, insufficient healthcare providers, and poor health outcomes. Among these, the Mississippi Delta region stands out as a striking example of a medically underserved area. The ramifications of this underserved status extend beyond individual health outcomes, affecting socioeconomic conditions, educational attainment, and community

Youth athletes have increasingly focused on a single sport. This trend is driven by the desire to gain a competitive edge or secure college scholarships. This singular focus, however, comes with risks. While excelling in one discipline has its advantages, many young athletes may inadvertently put themselves at greater risk of injuries. The Allure of Specialization Youth athletes are frequently encouraged to focus early on one sport. Parents, coaches, and peers often support t

The Beatles’ new song, Now and Then, is a beautiful piece of music. It also is an important demonstration of the “good” to be found in the use of Artificial Intellgience. Musically, the song is “Beatley” in all the right ways (for example, the quarter-note rhythmic piano chords and the George Martin-style string arrangement, courtesy of his son Giles, sound familiar to Beatles fans). It is laden with wonderful emotional cues, both in title and lyric, that suggest this is a pe

Soccer is enjoyed and played the world over. It is a physically demanding sport and the risk of orthopedic injuries is high. Common...

Typically, when the news speaks of “healthcare disparity,” it focuses on the differences in the availability and quality of general...

The percentage of the United States population that is underserved by healthcare varies depending on the definition and criteria used to...

March 31, 2023 Mobile health (mHealth) resources have the potential to help underserved communities by increasing access to healthcare...

Baseball seems to be on a never-ending quest to make the game “more exciting.” Many of the ballparks have been designed as bandboxes,...

Maybe the United States can dream big again, even Apollo-moon landing big. A goal of the United States should be to have the best healthcare system in the world. One that provides all of its citizens with the absolute best available healthcare resources. As President Biden pushes for long-overdue infrastructure investment, a world-leading healthcare infrastructure should be part of this. Not just quality physical facilities available to all communities, but a true integration

Take a listen... What will history say about the pandemic? Economists will focus on its effects on supply-chains, inflation, the millions who simply elected to stop working, and hundreds of other direct and indirect results. Historians will focus on the causes, responses, and civil turmoil resulting from the many that politicized the pandemic for their own agenda. The rest will reflect on it based on our own experiences and beliefs. A reflex reaction to the pandemic may be