04.23.2021 Around the Island Column: The autistic brain “Your child has autism” is a statement made to parents for one in every 54 births in the United States. Though highly prevalent, autism remains a mystery to many,...
04.02.2021 Around the Island A march of many battles I’d never seen her before. We’d never met. I didn’t know her. But she was approaching me with a pointed arm as if to say “You. Stop.” I was...
03.13.2021 Around the Island Vaccinated. Now what? Three vaccines have been approved for emergency use in the United States. The race is on. One of the most frequently asked questions is which vaccine should I take?...
02.26.2021 Around the Island Top 5 reasons men should see a doctor Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists heart disease as the number one cause of death in men, breaking down the causes by age tells a different...
02.14.2021 Around the Island Telemedicine and its tele-woes Banking with a tele-teller recently I felt like something was missing. In person, I would have likely smiled wider, and maybe ended with a “See you soon,” but none...