Asheville area women training to become doulas. Photo courtesy of the Mountain Area Health Education Center. There are many rewarding aspects of my job. One that is particularly gratifying...
I’m lucky to have a career in medicine that gives me the chance to see the health care system from a lot of different angles, including the patient and...
Often, when people think about what shapes a person’s health, they think about routine doctor visits, medications, and exercise—things largely within the control of our doctor and us. But...
As a practicing physician, I’ve seen how investments to improve early childhood development and address social determinants of health lowers costs and improves health outcomes. One big question in...
Since moving to North Carolina a few months ago, my family and I have enjoyed getting to know our state and the people who make this such a great...
In health care we haven’t always focused on improving quality, lowering costs, and offering a better consumer experience. This is finally changing, and I’m optimistic about what this progress...