Winston-Salem Journal
Winston Salem, NC:
Coronavirus brief: Life during 'wartime,' and other news and perspectives you can use today
The effort to contain COVID-19 is increasingly compared to World War II, but is this merited? Get a quick rundown of the pandemic as it stands today and fresh perspectives
Why Doctors Are Playing With Life-Size Dolls
Mannequins that can sweat, groan and bleed are replacing lectures and videos as the new medical teaching tool.
How patients put my life into perspective
I hope to continue developing enlightening relationships with my patients and reminding myself to acknowledge the challenges they endure.
New stroke guidelines mean a longer window for life-saving treatment
Published May 2, 2018<br>Patients could get treated 24 hours later<br>With a stroke , every minute counts. The sooner you act, the better the chance of survival, and the easier it is to prevent long-term disability. But new guidelines expand the window of treatment after the onset of symptoms from six to 24 hours<br>“The new expanded treatment window for strokes could mean the difference between a person becoming disabled for the rest of their life and making a full recovery,” said…
What is Water? Perspective
Each May as we celebrate another year of Chi Psi Brotherhood, we are reminded to look back to the founders and their vision of Chi Psi to carry us forward. In that spirit of looking back to those w…
11 Questions to Change Your Perspective
If you reframe your perspective, your entire life can change. Ask yourself these questions to make the shift today.
Get an inside perspective on what it's like to work at SICK
Want to know what it's like to work at SICK? Get an inside perspective from SICK employees on the people, community and culture. Watch this video. Learn more...
What it takes to be called a great doctor: a patient's perspective
These physicians are, indeed, treasures for any health care system. They are highly respected by their colleagues and are leaders and innovators within their health communities. As a patient, I entrust my very life to their care.
Why doctors must learn from a patient's perspective
If we truly want to put patients in the center of care, we must learn from a patient’s perspective.
Perspective: Why YOUR Health is So Important
Beth shares her own perspective as why your health is so important to your overall well-being.
A patient's perspective: How a telehealth visit works
What you can expect from a telehealth visit: before, during and after
A New Perspective on How to Form Lasting Relationships With Patients
Are you making a positive, lasting first impression on your patients that will keep them satisfied and loyal to your practice?
A Patient's Perspective: How to Improve Patient Satisfaction
Improving patient satisfaction is a constant challenge in the healthcare field. Your focus is on making the patient not only healthy, but happy as well.
Cartoon Showing What Surgery Day is Like from a Child's Perspective
Cartoon animation showing what surgery day is like from a child's perspective.
What Matters to You(th)? Perspectives on Health Care Experiences
What matters to youth when they go to a health center? Experience the first-person point of view of three teens to find out what they notice while waiting fo...
What Is POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment)?
As medical technology has advanced, we have been faced with moral, ethical, and preferential questions regarding life-sustaining treatment. Often, these questions remain unanswered during a person's life, leading to tragic arguments over a person's medical treatment. There are several legal...
Restarting A Heart: Life-Saving Tips for Heart Attack
"Each moment that goes by without intervention decreases chance of survival."
There's a massive lake on Mars—so what does that mean for alien life?
9 Tips for Encouraging Life-Long Healthy Hydration Habits in Children
Photo by jarmoluk (pixabay) Kids should be drinking lots of water every day to stay hydrated and healthy. Staying well-hydrated is especi...
What you need to know about life-threatening heat
By Dr. Allen Mask, WRAL Health Team physician Raleigh, N.C. — Extreme heat can be life-threatening for people who spend a prolonged amount of time outdoors. According to WRAL’s Dr. Allen Mask, it’s important to understand the health risks and how to avoid them. Most people know that heat strokes can be dangerous — the …
What the Inside of an Operating Room is Like During a Life-Saving Procedure
It’s 7 a.m. and the surgical staff at Emory University Hospital is prepping a patient for a potentially life-saving procedure. As a surgical oncologist at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, I am leading one of the two groups of specialists working together to remove a type of stomach tumor known as a gastrointestinal …
