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The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of December 16, 2024
Ho, Ho, Ho, and Holiday Greetings from The Village Doctor! It is hard for me to believe it is December already, and The Village Doctor has enjoyed another year around our sun. We all gathered last week to
Practicing Gratitude During the Holiday Season: A Pediatrician’s Perspective
The holidays can be a hectic time for families, with the stress of travel, family gatherings, and gift-giving often taking center stage. However, despite the chaos, the holidays also present some of the most powerful opportunities to model
The Healing Power of Mindfulness and Meditation During the Holidays
As a primary care physician, I often observe a predictable trend in my patients’ well-being as the holiday season approaches. While this time of year is synonymous with joy, family gatherings, and celebrations, it also brings unique stressors—overpacked
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 but some may
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
The Village Doctor Newsletter – Week of December 16, 2024
Ho, Ho, Ho, and Holiday Greetings from The Village Doctor! It is hard for me to believe it is December
Practicing Gratitude During the Holiday Season: A Pediatrician’s Perspective
The holidays can be a hectic time for families, with the stress of travel, family gatherings, and gift-giving often taking
The Healing Power of Mindfulness and Meditation During the Holidays
As a primary care physician, I often observe a predictable trend in my patients’ well-being as the holiday season approaches.
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
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