(Hi everyone! I wrote this piece a few weeks ago when life was just a little much. I almost didn't share it, but I felt that it was important to be vulnerable in hopes that it would help someone else. So hopefully this is helpful. Like, Comment, and Share!) One of my favorite books is … Continue reading Can We Talk: A Selfish Post.
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Can We Talk: Recovering from a Bioethical Crisis.
So we have made it to the end of the holiday season and the beginning of a new year! I am finishing up my personal carton of eggnog (because I don't believe in sharing) as we speak. But this year, I am especially reflective because I lost a loved one in a bioethical crisis this … Continue reading Can We Talk: Recovering from a Bioethical Crisis.
Can We Talk: Insurance Terminology
Once upon a time there was a country where the people were very concerned about their healthcare. They were understandably concerned - you see, to get a kidney, it might as well have cost a kidney. The people had a leader who proposed an healthcare change that was nicknamed Obamacare. However, some people rejected Obamacare … Continue reading Can We Talk: Insurance Terminology
Can We Talk: Organ Donation (Social Media Ethics)
Welcome to our last installment in our organ donation series. If you've missed the previous posts, you can find them here (part 1) and here (part 2). This time we will compare and contrast of the pros and cons of using social media to recruit organ donors. According to the digital marketing website, Smart Insights, … Continue reading Can We Talk: Organ Donation (Social Media Ethics)
Can We Talk: Organ Donation (Rumors and Truth)
I just wanna give a shout out this multimedia experience we have going on today! I mean come on - look at this slideshow. I'm done gushing over my handiwork now. Welcome back to our Can We Talk series on Organ Donation! Last week we did a basic 101 of organ donation - how … Continue reading Can We Talk: Organ Donation (Rumors and Truth)
Can We Talk: Organ Donation (The Basics)
Hey everyone - We are back with another Can We Talk series! *cues Tevin Campbell* This time the topic is organ donation. Organ donation can have a bit of a bad wrap - especially among people of color. And that means there is no better timing for some candid conversation about the topic. This will … Continue reading Can We Talk: Organ Donation (The Basics)
Can We Talk: Family Health History – Part 2
Hi guys! So this is Part 2 in the Can We Talk series. In the first post, we talked about how to start a conversation with your family about family health. If you haven't checked out Part 1, read it here! This particular post will focus the actual meat of the conversation. Like I mentioned in … Continue reading Can We Talk: Family Health History – Part 2
Can We Talk: Family Health History – Part 1
I'm obsessed with 80s and 90s R&B. Give me some Mint Condition and New Edition and I am fully in my happy place. One of my singing-and-dancing-in-the-shower favorites is Can We Talk by Tevin Campbell. If you ever have the pleasure of seeing me (preferably not in the shower) when this song comes on, I'll probably … Continue reading Can We Talk: Family Health History – Part 1
The neighborhood bioethicist 