Lauren Ellerman

Last year I read this article on Holidays and Heart Attacks. According to those in the know, we have just started Heart Attack Season – when the number of heart attacks is on the rise.Why? Could be many reasons– stress– too much drinking (alcohol)– too much eating (cheese balls, rich…

I picked up a copy of Virginia Nurses Today Magazine yesterday. Inside was a great article by a woman named Sandra Olanitori, RN, MS. Ms. Olanitori wrote the following advice to new nursing school graduates:P – pay attention during orienation and after – be persistent.E – Always strive for EXCELLENCEA…

I many friends in the medical community who I would and do trust with my life. So I wonder, how many times a day are they told by non-physicians, how to treat their patients?Case in point: Today’s Wall Street Journal reports that CVS (yes the pharmacy), with the financial support…

In Today’s Roanoke Times is a well written, and reasoned op-ed piece about MEDICARE D. You remember the promises, right? Medicare Part D will be a purchased supplement for our needy Seniors.The Author discusses some needed revisions to the plan, and our role as citizens to become involved and lobby…

I know that many American families have seen this pattern: 1. Loved one requires more care than family can give and loved one enters assisted living facility or nursing home.2. Loved one is not adjusting well and within months, is diagnosed with depression.3. Loved one is given “anti-depressants” to “help”…

I know, who wants to read the blog of a bragger… But it’s true. We warned you! We told you that folks needed to be extra diligent when it came to their medication.MSNBC Health is reporting today “When It Comes to Prescription Drugs, Get Smart”A well-informed consumer will be a…