This is your head on STEROIDS!

OUCH! After a night of wheezing and croup, my son got a hefty dose of steroids -- which made him crazy and he ran into the side of our chopping block.

So if I ever need to start you on steroids for inflammation, and I tell you to "use your superpowers for good" I really mean it...

KG

NPs ROCK!

Here are a couple of research studies telling you all something you probably know already... I have the best patients in the whole world!

http://news.opb.org/article/15435-survey-finds-patients-nurses-well-doctors/

http://nwhf.org/images/files/The_Nurse_in_Your_Future_-_Oregonian_-_Aschenbrener.pdf

IMP Camp 2010

On the weekend of 10/1, I traveled to Denver for an Ideal Medical Practice (IMP) conference. This is a group of forward-thinking health care providers, including doctors and nurse practitioners, who work on real solutions to preserve solo practice primary care. I presented Village Family Clinic as an example of a successful, sustainable practice, and I was elected to the Board as the nurse practitioner liaison. For more information, here is the website -- http://www.idealhealthnetwork.org/patients

The Insurance Scheme

Here is a book about what the insurance companies really do with your money.

http://www.bloomsburypress.com/books/catalog/deadly_spin_hc_816

Here is a link to what my husband does while I am at work -- and he takes care of the kids so he is entitled to some time of his own...

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129496479

I just think it is kind of cute and wanted to share because we love NPR.

HAIRCUT!

Somebody cut his hair right down to the scalp -- he's tried it for weeks but he is a lefty and could not work the scissors until today...

Health Care Options

Great NPR radio program about independent clinics who cut out the insurance companies in an effort to maintain relationships with patients, and not the money...

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127777327

In October, I am invited to speak at a conference in Denver and present the medical care model of Village Family Clinic. With high technology and low overhead, the clinic is sustainable and successful. I believe that this type clinic will thrive with any type of health care reform, so I want to share it with other physicians and providers. Have a great summer!