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“The Two Sides of Humanity in Medicine”
Merriam-Webster defines humanity as “compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or disposition.” It is also defined as “the quality or condition of being human.” The...
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“Be a hero; learn CPR”
We are familiar with the scene on television and movies: a person clutches their chest and drops to the ground, unconscious. Another character starts...
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Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives
This year nearly 250,000 patients will be diagnosed with lung cancer and 130,000 will die from it. In SD, 660 people will be diagnosed...
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Safe Leftovers
Getting ready to host and cook a large meal for a crowd of family or friends takes a lot of planning and preparation. Oftentimes...
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“Gratitude for Grandparents”
A three-pound baby entered the world in recent days. This precious child was born after his Mom spent seven weeks in the hospital on...
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“Looking out for all of you”
Recently, while visiting from out of state, my father had a “health hiccup.” As we navigated getting this problem investigated and addressed, he was...
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Prostate Cancer: Know Your Options
Over my 30 year career as a cancer physician I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous progress in treating cancer patients. There continues to be...
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“The vital role that women play in men’s health”
A hug when I come home after a long day. A smile that melts my heart. A song and a dance that are spontaneous...
