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Between the two of us, we’ve got a lot to say about healthcare, humanity, and humor. Here’s where we take deep dives into all of those topics – and more.

Featured Blog Posts

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Guess Which Word Won Our Medical Spelling Bee?

Featured Blog Posts

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Your Prescription for a Healthier Media Diet

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Vermont Crushes Private Equity

Speech and thought bubbles portraying a conversation between a medical professional and a person who's fallen for misinformation. Patient: "Someone online told me to take this detox supplement!" Doctor: "Well, actually, that's not how it works..." Meanwhile, the Doctor thinks: "I'm not sure I'm getting through to them..."

The Science Of Changing Minds

Healthcare

Weird medical stories, insurance rants, and our honest thoughts on life in medicine – we’ve got it all.

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Your Prescription for a Healthier Media Diet
Doctors can't read everything. They need trusted people and institutions to help them decide what matters. That's why both a healthy media diet and a free, independent medical press matter.
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Vermont Crushes Private Equity
Change Healthcare Cyberattack
The Hidden Fallout: How The Change Healthcare Cyberattack Is Impacting Healthcare
Discover the hidden fallout of the Change Healthcare cyberattack and its impact on the healthcare system. Learn about the ransomware attack, the crisis it has caused, and the role of Change Healthcare in the healthcare payment cycle. Join the conversation about this incident and share your experiences.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest changed our lives forever. Now, we’re dedicated to raising awareness, sharing education, and advocating for co-survivors and bystanders.

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Survival, Intertwined
This past Monday, May 11, marked six years since Will’s sudden cardiac arrest. In the wee hours of that morning, Kristin performed 10 minutes of CPR that kept him alive. Those 10 minutes changed our lives forever. Obviously, this is a day that brings up a lot of emotions for our family. From the relief and joy of survival; to the reckoning of lasting trauma, it’s been a rollercoaster. In this month’s essay, both of us reflect on our intertwined experiences.
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3 Actions To Address The SCA Survival Disparity In Communities Of Color
Bridging the gap in CPR access with culturally competent instruction and access to AEDs in communities of color.
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What The Heart?! Recognizing Cardiac Arrests, Heart Attacks, & Strokes

Co-Survivorship

Advocacy and education through raw, honest storytelling.

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Survival, Intertwined
This past Monday, May 11, marked six years since Will’s sudden cardiac arrest. In the wee hours of that morning, Kristin performed 10 minutes of CPR that kept him alive. Those 10 minutes changed our lives forever. Obviously, this is a day that brings up a lot of emotions for our family. From the relief and joy of survival; to the reckoning of lasting trauma, it’s been a rollercoaster. In this month’s essay, both of us reflect on our intertwined experiences.
A photo I took in the aftermath of Will's SCA. You can see how I had dissociated – the light was gone from my eyes. It's black and white, and I'm laying on my side as I look directly at the camera.
How To Offer Co-Survivors Help That Works
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Avoid These 10 Mistakes: Supporting Co-Survivors In Medical Emergencies
Discover the 10 mistakes healthcare professionals make with co-survivors in medical emergencies and learn how to provide better support.

Podcasts

Take a closer look at topics from our podcast.

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How To Be Patient
The Two Things Nurses Want Doctors To Know(2)
The Two Things Nurses Want Doctors To Know
Discover the two important things nurses want doctors to know in healthcare. Understand the power doctors have to amplify nursing voices and bring positive change.
Dr. Antonio Webb: Military, Medicine, & Mentorship
Military, Medicine, And Mentorship
Discover the incredible journey of Dr. Antonio Webb, a top orthopedic surgeon and mentor. He defied the odds and overcame adversity to make a difference in medicine. Learn how he leveraged the military and became an inspiration to future doctors.
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