The Hospital Insider:
Expert Healthcare Insights
Foundations of Wellness: Colorectal Cancer and Sleep Awareness
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and it is time we had a frank, human conversation about it. We often hear patients say they’ve been "meaning to" get screened but find the...
The Heart of the Hospital: Celebrating Hospitalist Day and International Women’s Day
On National Hospitalist Day (March 5), we turn our attention to the clinicians who live and breathe the inpatient experience. If you’ve ever been admitted to a hospital, you know that...
A Month of Care: From the Hospital Hallways to Your Own Pillow
March is a heavy hitter in the healthcare world, and if you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by the demands of the season, you are not alone. Whether you are a nurse balancing a double shift, a patient...
Heart Health Isn’t Just About February
It’s About Knowing When to Speak Up February is Heart Health Month, and while red dresses, heart emojis, and awareness posts flood our feeds, the reality of heart disease often looks nothing like a...
The New Year’s Health Check In You Need
A new year often brings a sense of hope. Fresh goals. Fresh starts. Promises we quietly make to ourselves about doing better, eating better, moving more, stressing less, and finally taking our...
Decoding Medical Jargon- Getting Beyond Confusion
Have you ever spoken with a doctor who used confusing words and lots of acronyms? I bet you felt more confused after that conversation than when you started speaking with them. I've encountered many...
A Day in the Life of a Hospitalist: What Happens Behind The Scenes
During a hospitalization, it can feel like you're stuck in bed most of the day unless you are going for a test or a procedure. This doesn't mean the days aren't busy; between medications,...
A Hospitalist’s Top 5 Tips
I wasn't the kid who tried to stay up late to sneak peeks of TV or eat snacks in my bedroom. Not for lack of trying but rather because my parents ensured the house was kid-proof after 9 p.m. All...
Is That Funny Feeling in Your Chest Love Or Something Else? Acute Coronary Syndrome & Heart Failure in the Hospital.
You can't avoid seeing all the hearts displayed this month for Valentine's Day. I feel like the stores started stocking heart-shaped candies right after they put away the noisemakers for New Year's...
