Dr. EdSep 23, 20203 minThe Man in the Big Delivery TruckWhen that big truck pulls into your driveway, wave, say hello from a distance, thank the men and women in the big trucks--our lifelines.
Dr. EdSep 15, 20203 minSave the Restaurants (and other COVID Victims)Your favorite bars and restaurants may be closed (for good). Or closing or in trouble. Sadly, these familiar places are also COVID victims.
Dr. EdSep 2, 20204 minAs We Await Our Medical Knight in Shining Armor to Release Us from Our Viral Bondage We are dealing with people whose lives and health and livelihood have been shredded by this viral nightmare in ways we could never imagine.
Dr. EdAug 28, 20203 minCOVID and My CatChloe in her final dance brought community to our door during a time of profound grief and loss in more ways than one.
Dr. EdAug 12, 20204 minWhat do Michael Jordan and COVID-19 have in common?Be alert, engaged, and anticipate the future, because, like Michael Jordan, maybe we can create the future.
Dr. EdJul 27, 20203 minThe Taste of Summer—Ice Cream Cones and COVID As the COVID-19 pandemic ensnares and unravels almost every aspect of our life, find some way to be kind to someone else.
Dr. EdJul 19, 20204 minA Russian Psychologist 100 Years Ago Tells Us Why We Are Having Trouble Coping NowWhat a Russian psychologist discovered 100 years ago about why we are having trouble coping today.
Dr. EdJul 10, 20203 minShift the Odds, Win the GameBattling a virus is not a game. Do you want to play the numbers and bet your life on that?
Dr. EdJun 22, 20203 minThe COVID-19 Long Haulers—What Can We Learn?The naysayers and disbelievers don’t understand the short- and long-term fate of individuals who become ill with COVID and survive.
Dr. EdJun 15, 20202 minTake Me Out to the Ballgame, Take Me Out with the Crowd (wait, no)We desperately want to turn back the clock to the way things were at the old ballgame.
Dr. EdJun 4, 20203 minThe End Is in Sight—or Is It?If we know the finish line is just up the road, we can marshal the physical and emotional resources to go the distance.
Dr. Edward CreaganMay 24, 20202 minA Plane Crash and a Pandemic Walk into a BarWe have lost focus on the grave danger of the virus among us. This is called cognitive tunneling.
Dr. Edward CreaganMay 19, 20204 minAnd then there will be a vaccine ... but don't believe the headlinesAnd then there will be a vaccine ... but don't believe the headlines just yet. Mayo Clinic doctor explains phases 1, 2, 3 clinical trials.
Dr. Edward CreaganMay 11, 20205 min“Your mother is very sick.” What to do when the doctors have “that talk” with youWe are not deciding who lives or dies. We are deciding what is the best course of treatment for the patient.
Dr. Edward CreaganApr 30, 20204 minWho speaks for you when you are gravely ill? You can (if you do this first)Who speaks for you when you become seriously ill?
Dr. Edward CreaganApr 18, 20204 minNo One Should Die AloneToday, dying alone is a reality for patients in the hospital with COVID-19.
Dr. Edward CreaganApr 13, 20204 minOur Apocalyptic Nightmare: Strategies to Avoid Isolation and Hope for the New NormalWe are not helpless, we have data, and we have credible recommendations to make a difference in our lives.
Dr. Edward CreaganMar 30, 20204 minWhat to Do When You Have No Place to Hide: Virus AlertHow can you cope with a major disruption of lifestyle and well-being? How can you stay grounded and focused?
Dr. Edward CreaganMar 20, 20204 minMouse-calls: How to Meet with Your Doctor VirtuallyThe new age of the doctor’s appointment is virtual, attributed in great measure to the COVID-19 pandemic. How to prepare for a virtual exam.