Time: Last Friday, August 9th, 2024, 6:45 a.m Location: Utility Closet, 3rd-floor WWAD World Headquarters, Columbus, OH “Bryan! Bryan! Let me out!!” I continue to pound on the door. The meaty part of my hands next to my pinkies (hypothenar eminences for all the med students in the room) are red, raw, and sore as all get out. My […]
Corpus Christi, TX – In a remarkable journey of determination and perseverance, Enrique Torres Jr, a resident of Corpus Christi has achieved an incredible milestone, shedding an astounding 160 pounds and going from a size 7X to 2X through his commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Enrique’s journey began with a single step supported by joining […]
Good morning! I hope you had a peaceful evening. My son, Charlie, and I watched the US Olympic Track and Field Trials – what amazing talent! In my day job as a cardiologist, we’d run a couple of Mock Codes in May to prepare all the nurses, residents, and attending physicians in our outpatient clinic on how to […]
Good morning! First, for the many of you in significant heat, please be careful. Now on with the absurdity… Early this May, a 43 y/o man came to his office visit, super stressed out. I had seen him a few times over the past 5 or so years and all his echos, stress tests, CT calcium […]
Grouper, the national leader in activity benefit administration, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Walk with a Doc, a global non-profit organization that encourages healthy living through regular walking events led by physicians and other healthcare providers. The collaboration between Grouper and Walk with a Doc aims to enhance the health of walkers by […]
Good morning! We love to start our newsletters with uplifting information. Unfortunately, this morning that’s a challenge. I was on call last night and we have some difficult news to share. Many of you will find in this morning’s papers that SpongeBob, lead actor from the hit series, SpongeBob SquarePants, was admitted late last night/early this morning with […]
Good morning! Yesterday, we received a fictional letter from a man in North Dakota (we could tell it was fake because we don’t yet have a chapter in ND). I’m sharing the letter first but please either just skip it (the letter) or read Coming In June after (that is the big news from the subject line […]
When you attend an official Walk with a Doc event in the United States from May 1 – June 30, 2024, you’ll have the opportunity to enter our raffle for a chance to win a free pair of On shoes! See below for additional details. *If you’re a Walk with a Doc leader in the […]
Good morning! Laughing in flowers – such a great quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Here’s hoping the weather is great in your neighborhood. Thinking of warmer days, at the close of our office visits, I love talking with our patients about how they like to stay active. As you would guess, this time of year […]
Good morning! I hope you’re doing well and thank you for your time. Tuesday, our 11:45 a.m. office patient came way early (never a bad thing). This left a solid hour before our next visit. It was 67, sunny, and quickly seeming like it would be a crime if I didn’t head across the street. […]