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The mimosa flower was chosen in 1946 by feminists in Italy to be the symbol for International Women's Day.

March 5, 2021 | <1 min read

Happy International Women’s Day! What’s a hopeful sign that gender equality is making progress?

“Until we have true equity in terms of national presence in leadership, salary, and freedom from harassment, we’ve still got a ways to go. But, I’m still hopeful for change. And hoping I can be part of the solution.”-Dr. Jared Rubenstein, Texas Children’s Hospital

"Practice small, memorable acts of love. As a kid, my grandma would cut my sandwiches into triangles and call them “party sandwiches." It always made me smile. Now I do that for my son and we talk about her."-Dr. Jeff Rubenstein, Texas Children's.

January 22, 2021 | <1 min read

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. What’s an important lesson that you’ve learned from a senior?

“Hold the important things close, let the small and trivial things go.”-Margot Kelly-Hedrick, med student, Duke University

February 13, 2020 | <1 min read

What’s a love story a patient shared with you?

A patient and her husband got married on Halloween. When she died a few months before their 18th Halloween together, he still made sure their house was the most festive on the block.

January 17, 2020 | <1 min read

What’s the best volunteer experience you ever had and why?

Volunteering with rescued Shetland ponies, Elder Life programs, underserved youth, and soup kitchens, to name a few rewarding experiences!

December 12, 2019 | 2 min read

When to Consider Making a House Call

By Mattan Schuchman, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

House calls can offer insights and create opportunities that are not possible in the office. Go for it when you can!

December 6, 2019 | <1 min read

How do you infuse the joy of the holiday season into your clinical practice?

Decorating the clinic, displaying holiday cards, and wearing ugly sweaters!

October 8, 2019 | 4 min read

Can you hear me now?

By Mariah Robertson, MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

The onus may be on the clinically excellent doctor to overcome a the patient's disability that interferes with care. A pocket talker can make a big difference for patients with hearing impairment.

August 27, 2019 | 3 min read

Letting the Laughter In

By Michelle Gyenes, MS, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health

Excellent clinicians know that laughter can be a powerful tool in enhancing communication and building trust, particularly when working with older patients.

June 21, 2019 | <1 min read

What’s something you’ve said to a patient that made them laugh?

I used to care for a very elderly woman, with grey, wispy hair, coke-bottle glasses, severe kyphosis, slow gait with a walker, dozen chronic med issues. I would end every visit by suddenly looking serious and remind her to always use condoms. EVERY TIME she laughed until we cried.

April 24, 2019 | <1 min read

Dr. Colleen Christmas, A CLOSLER Look

By Gretchen Miller, Managing Editor

Watch a three minute video interview with Dr. Colleen Christmas, who shares the contagious joy of both primary care and geriatrics. Guaranteed to make you smile!