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24 Hour Disconnect

My 24 hour disconnect began at 0930 on Saturday, October 24th. This day began with a surfing session out at Leadbetter beach in Santa Barbara. In the ocean, no one can be on their cell phone. Other surfers and paddle boarders were enjoying the beautiful day catching waves and chatting and smiling between sets. There […]

Five Fun Facts on Achilles Tendon Rupture

 Generally occurs during activities when there is a sudden contraction of the calf muscle with the foot fixed firmly to the floor or ground. Occurs most commonly in healthy men ages 30 – 50. Key components to enhance functional outcomes and reduce disability include a thorough assessment, early recognition and comprehensive management. Diagnosis is made […]

Innovative Patient Education on Gastroenterology

DrawMD is an app available for an IPad that enables individualized patient education.  Created by two physicians working with the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, this application enables visualization of the problem at hand with associated endoscopic diagnostic and treatment procedures. GI conditions include diverticulitis, diverticulosis, strictures, cancer, polyps, ulcerative colitis, and vascular abnormalities.  The […]

Welcome to my blog!

Good day! This post begins a new adventure, sparking the start of nursing school year 2. To kick off this Tuesday, I began with a hike in the beautiful Santa Barbara foothills on a classic favorite trail, Inspiration Point.  It is the perfect hike; short, strenuous, and beautiful that peaks with a beautiful view of […]

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