The pastel colors of the evening sky, the bright plumage of a rare bird, a delicate flower growing through the concrete – we experience the… Read more
November 2020
In the Fight: Bridging Pittsburgh and Portland to Provide Comprehensive COVID Care
Chelsea and her father, Rick, had always been close, talking a few times a week despite Chelsea being at home in Portland, Oregon, and Rick… Read more
Making the ‘Mask Ask’ of Your Family and Friends
When it comes to the potential spread of COVID-19, gatherings with people from outside your household contain an element of risk. With that in mind, the safest… Read more
Why Do Older People Heal More Slowly?
I recently visited an 83-year-old patient in the hospital after EMTs rushed her to the ER with an infected leg wound. Her ordeal started inconspicuously… Read more
Pass the Turkey, Not the Virus
As COVID-19 infections continue to increase around the country, it’s important to consider whether a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is the safest way to celebrate this… Read more