In honor of Hepatitis Awareness month, I wanted to briefly discuss hepatitis transmission, particularly in the healthcare setting. Types of Hepatitis There are 5 types (A-E) with types A, B, C being the most common. The leading cause of liver cancer is chronic hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV). According to the CDC, 66% […]
Hope in the New Year
This new year, I am feeling hopeful. I feel there is promise. I am so grateful for our scientists. I am so grateful for the advancements in medicine. I believe in science and I sure do believe in medicine. What a career path I have chosen to exemplify both! What a year 2020 has been—a […]
Being A Visionary
Pursuing a Master’s in Healthcare Administration has truly opened my mindset and vision for opportunities in the future to better healthcare especially with training I have received throughout medical school. I have found that truly visionary leaders look outside their disciplines as part of their visioning process. So I wanted to share three sources I […]