“Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude” “Count your blessings, name them one by one; count your many blessings, see what God hath done.” — Johnson Oatman Jr. This November, as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, our Wellness Prescription is something simple, yet profoundly powerful —> Let’s Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude! We spend a great deal of time talking about nutrition, exercise, sleep, medications, and preventive care. All of these are important. But wellness is mo

Healthcare is changing... will we react or will we lead? What an eventful October it has been! First, thank you for your prayers and encouragement as Dr. Chaminie ran for Vice President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Although she lost the election by just 17 votes, we are grateful for the journey, the relationships strengthened, and the opportunities it created. We could see the Lord's hand every step of the way, and we trust in His sovereign will. Despite the challenge

Ingredients: 2 cups short or medium grain white rice 3-4 cups water (or enough to cook the rice until very soft) 1 can (13.5 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste) Directions Rinse the rice and place in a heavy saucepan with water. Cook over medium heat until the rice is very soft and most of the water has been absorbed. Add the coconut milk and salt. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes thick, cr

“A Cheerful Heart Is Good Medicine” Proverbs 17:22 This month, our Wellness Prescription is about something we do not always talk about in the exam room —> JOY We talk a lot about blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, nutrition, exercise, sleep, medications, and preventive care. All of these things matter. But wellness is more than preventing disease or improving a number on a laboratory report. It is also about living our lives well. Scripture puts it beautifully: “A che

BEYOND THE EXAM ROOM Transforming Healthcare & The We The Patient Movement What If Medicare Gave Patients the Money? A recent Becker’s Hospital Review article asked a question that caught my attention: What are taxpayers actually buying with Medicare Advantage? The authors make an important point. For years, Medicare Advantage has rewarded plans for becoming increasingly sophisticated at documenting how sick their members are. They argue that the next era should focus on some