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The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of November 25, 2024
Like father, like son? This year marks my 10th year fundraising for the Movember Foundation. Movember began in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia, when two friends, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, jokingly challenged each other to bring back the
Many of you know that Susan Wojcicki died from lung cancer this past August. Susan was probably best known as the CEO of YouTube, but I know her also as one of the amazing Wojcicki sisters and daughter
Healthcare Innovations & Studies: How to Consider Participating in Clinical Research
Participating in clinical research offers a unique range of benefits, both for individuals and for the advancement of medical science. From gaining early access to cutting-edge treatments or preventive medicine as well as receiving close health monitoring to
Common Disorders of the Aging Eye
As we age, certain ocular conditions become more common, including presbyopia (the need for reading glasses), floaters (degenerative changes in the vitreous gel), cataracts,glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Often these disorders cause a change in vision butsome may be
Effective and Positive Ways to Discipline Kids
As a mother to three young children and a pediatrician, I spend a lot of time trying to encourage my own children to behave well and a good amount of time helping parents find ways to increase desirable
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of October 28, 2024
It feels like the theme of the past few newsletters has been the rapid passage of time. Crazy that it is October already. To really make me feel my gray hairs, we celebrated a number of “TVD Anniversaries”
Cancer Screenings: Early Detection, Risks, and What to Know
Cancer screening is one of the most powerful tools doctors use to detect cancer in its early stages. Early detection gives the best chance for effective treatment, often before symptoms even begin. For many cancers, catching the disease
Emergency Preparedness for Families: A Pediatrician’s Guide
As a pediatrician, I often remind families that preparedness is not just about staying safe during natural disasters or emergencies—it’s about peace of mind and ensuring your children know what to do when situations arise. Emergencies can happen
How Much Sleep Does My Teenager Actually Need?
As teenagers find their new routines back in school and school workload ramps up, many are reminiscing about their carefree summer days that allowed them to sleep in and stay up late. Truly, many of us wish there
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of August 12, 2024
Once again, I am struck by the (rapid) passage of time. August? Really? At the end of this month, Dr. Maia Mossé will have been with The Village Doctor for a full year. And Dr. Milt McColl for
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of November 25, 2024
Like father, like son? This year marks my 10th year fundraising for the Movember Foundation. Movember began in 2003 in
Many of you know that Susan Wojcicki died from lung cancer this past August. Susan was probably best known as
Healthcare Innovations & Studies: How to Consider Participating in Clinical Research
Participating in clinical research offers a unique range of benefits, both for individuals and for the advancement of medical science.
Common Disorders of the Aging Eye
As we age, certain ocular conditions become more common, including presbyopia (the need for reading glasses), floaters (degenerative changes in
Effective and Positive Ways to Discipline Kids
As a mother to three young children and a pediatrician, I spend a lot of time trying to encourage my
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of October 28, 2024
It feels like the theme of the past few newsletters has been the rapid passage of time. Crazy that it
Cancer Screenings: Early Detection, Risks, and What to Know
Cancer screening is one of the most powerful tools doctors use to detect cancer in its early stages. Early detection
Emergency Preparedness for Families: A Pediatrician’s Guide
As a pediatrician, I often remind families that preparedness is not just about staying safe during natural disasters or emergencies—it’s
How Much Sleep Does My Teenager Actually Need?
As teenagers find their new routines back in school and school workload ramps up, many are reminiscing about their carefree
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of August 12, 2024
Once again, I am struck by the (rapid) passage of time. August? Really? At the end of this month, Dr.
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