My last post was about friend-since-kindergarten Jackie Mango donating a kidney to her friend, Maria Scoloveno. That was only one of the kidney donation stories I had on GoodRX this month. The other, which can be found here is about…
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When your friend gives her friend a kidney because she’s awesome
I’ve known Jackie since kindergarten. We walked to elementary school together and made plans to marry the same guy. That didn’t work out, but I was a bridesmaid when she got married and she and her husband celebrated my wedding…
Advances in Epilepsy Treatment: My recent piece for “Brain and Life”
My latest for “Brain and Life” is about what’s new in epilepsy treatment. (TL:DR: There are lots.)
The Philadelphia Citizen’s Citizens of the Year honors
I was lucky enough to write about three individuals honored by The Philadelphia Citizen’s inaugural “Citizens of the Year” awards. First, the Lifetime Achievement award went to two women who need no introduction locally: Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson…
“Sunshine Stories” from Prevention Point Philadelphia
As many people know, Philadelphia has a large population of residents struggling with opioid addiction and the negatives that come with it. For the past year, I’ve been writing “Sunshine Stories” for Prevention Point Philadelphia, an organization that works to…
Dancing is good for brain health!
Here’s one of my recent pieces for Brain and Life magazine, the official patient publication of the American Academy of Neurology. It focuses on the link between dancing and health. Since it came out, Mischwa, the dance instructor in the…
Grief and the holidays
Happy stories from Penn Vet
I’ve been writing for the University of Pennsylvania’s Veterinary School and it’s a joy. Happy stories, adorable animals. You can’t go wrong This first article is about a horse born with “wry nose,” meaning his snout was twisted in a…
Cataract surgery? Wrinkles? Read here for advice on how to prepare/deal with both
I wanted to share a few recent GoodRx Patient profiles. First, what to expect when you’re having cataract surgery, Apparently, it’s not too bad and you’ll leave with your eyesight better than ever! Follow this link. And wrinkles? Please. I…
Partners for Justice — Now working with a public defender near you
Non-profit Partners for Justice is working with the Defender Association of Philadelphia as crime fighters. It will all make sense to you if you read about it. See the link below: