Mask regulations have been lifted for fully vaccinated Americans, but wearing masks for some of us will never be optional. 2017 was a pretty bad year for influenza. I had a job that required me to travel to the corporate…
Don’t start the work New Year by sponsoring a weight loss contest.
A list of things that might sound OK on the surface but don’t stand up to any level of introspection of others’ lived experiences Almost 1/3 of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. A staggering number of the resolutions made by people…
The US Pharmacy System — A cautionary tale
This is what I had to go through to get my Rheumatoid Arthritis medication reinstated post-COVID, and the costs in time, money, and pain Starting point: I have been on a cocktail of four medications for rheumatoid arthritis, each one for…
Managers as caregivers during COVID
All of us are facing one challenge right now, but many are facing several. How managers handle that will dictate their post-COVID work relationships Don’t hang out your privilege like wet underwear on a clothesline by assuming what works for…
Difficult conversations about disability and birth defects
Prenatal testing is directly linked to the sharp decrease in congenital medical conditions around the developed world. Is that a good thing? TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes discussions about pregnancy termination. Any off-topic, rude, or religious-based comments will be deleted.…