Numbers June 2, 2014           Numbers have always fascinated me. I guess I inherited this from my parents. After mom graduated from the University of Chicago in 1922 she worked for over a decade as an actuarial for Metropolitan Life. Dad was a...
         If we keep our eyes open on most days there are blessings, bright moments or happy events. But the quest for that which is good is up to each individual because whether you are looking at local, national or international news, good news is not...
May 5, 2014          Are the incredible opportunities afforded us through information technology a blessing or a curse? For me they are both. I love it when I can gain some degree of mastery over one technique. I have come to recognize the power and...
Treating and Preventing Loneliness Robert A. Hatcher MD, MPH March 28, 2014 Â Â Â Â My column last week discussed some of the serious consequences of loneliness and its first cousin, depression. Problems ranging from suicide, heart disease, and decreased memory, to...
Loneliness March 24, 2014 Â Â Â Â When I asked a wise friend his thoughts about loneliness, the first words out of David Fore’s mouth were: “Being lonely is different than being alone.” David is a person who can be completely content when he is...
Board-certified as an OB/GYN with a fellowship in contraceptive research and education, I aim to help people make informed decisions about their health.
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