Are you up to date with your vaccines? What about your family, are they? Vaccination time can be confusing, not just for the patient. Here is a view from nurse, educator, mom Sharon Buchbinder on vaccinations and safety in the new IOM (Institute of Medicine) expert report. The IOM Report on The Childhood Immunization Schedule … Continue reading »
What are the leading causes of death in the US? You may think the top killers are things like obesity and cancer, which get a lot of press. But real killers are not only our health conditions or diseases. Sometimes the cause of death for a patient in the US, in fact the 3rd most common cause, … Continue reading »
Can you ever really plan for mass fatalities? A world congress on disaster and emergency medicine met recently in Beijing China, to share experiences. The views from U.S., Japan and Haiti were as different as their recent disasters. But ethics was at the center of each discussion. An Institute of Medicine (IOM) summary of the meeting focuses on barriers to disaster … Continue reading »
Our health literacy is at the center of healthcare changes the whole country may face very soon. Do you dread going to the doctor? Dread can come from not understanding the process. Do you mistrust the healthcare system? Mistrust follows on the heels of dread, when processes are not understood. A new Institute of Medicine, IOM expert … Continue reading »
Evolution – love it or hate it. But whether you believe Darwin or can’t stand him, one thing is sure. Survival odds are not the same for all of us humans. Not even close. How long a person lives depends on health. Survival is tied to environment too. Not just the air, water, ground and food - but … Continue reading »
