February’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,One of my favorite volunteer jobs is to bag food at the Alameda County Food Bank. I’m usually joined by coworkers from Sterling.Among the reasons I enjoy my volunteer work there is that I
How sleep boosts your energy
Sleep is essential for the body to recover, repair, and function at its best. Understanding sleep cycles can help you improve your sleep hygiene and wake up feeling truly refreshed. We may think of
A sharper mind: tai chi can improve cognitive function
Up until about two decades ago, it was believed that your brain only produced new cells early in life. But research has shown that the brain has the ability to change throughout your entire life
Navigating the medical system requires specific life skills
The Podcast by KevinMD Otolaryngologist Alan P. Feren and patient advocate Joyce Griggs discuss their article "Why health self-advocacy is an essential life skill." Alan and Joyce share the personal journey of becoming a "chief health executive" and explain
January’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,I’ve just returned from a trip and can still remember a lament from a fellow traveler whose wife was having difficulty hearing him and following the thread of our conversations. She asked often, “Can
December’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, Firstly, here’s wishing you and yours a happy holiday! Among my many gifts and blessings are friends who send me funny stories and quotes. My favorites tend to come from my friend Phil
Medical gaslighting has emerged as a troubling issue for both patients and health care providers
ECRI just published in its Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2025 that the risks of dismissing patient, family, and caregiver concerns is now the number one safety concern. The term refers to instances where patients
November’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, My quilting adventure began 8 years ago with a challenge from a college friend. Laurie said, “Here is a quilting block that you can create.” She even sent a drawing of how the
October’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,Since Thanksgiving is around the corner, I was reminded of a conversation I had with a friend’s grand-son, Brad (not his real name) who was home for the Thanksgiving break. He is 19 years
September’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends,I still miss Kona; a rescue pit bull that my son and his family took in over 10 years ago. Kona was an integral part of the family: she protected and played with my