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Back-to-school isn't new to August. But this year kids, parents, and teachers are also dealing with measles and diarrhea. And throw in AI learning and it's not the same school much of us remember.

#AI #artificial intelligence in schools #colds #cycl #cyclospora #Dolly Parton #education #football #influenza #personal growth #reading #wellbeing

Whether we're dealing with COVID-19, influenza, measles, cyclospora, or hantavirus, when the government gets involved in healthcare, there is tension. When disease becomes "public", indivuals' health is often the victim. There is a need for balance that is difficult to achieve.

#CDC #Charles Krauthammer #civil liberties #coronavirus #COVID-19 #Ebola virus #face coverings #masks #measles #travel ban #vaccination

Remembering the moon landing in 1969 One of the privileges of being older is having watched the first spaceship land on the moon and the first humans walk on the moon. I still remember how thrilling it was.

#Apollo 11 #Eagle lunar module #Johnson Space Center #Moon #moon rock #NASA #space exploration

Saturday Sharing an older post about a trip with an unexpected change to explore the HEART of health

#Colorado Springs #Paralympics #physical activty #TeamUSA #U.S. Olympic Training Center #winning attitudes

Tick-Borne Diseases: Smart Tips for Prevention

As a practicing family physician, I occasionally saw patients concerned about a tick bite. Most of the time, they had already removed the tick but were concerned about the possibility of an infection. I was usually able to reassure them that the tick had not been attached long enough to transmit a disease. If they had symptoms or were not sure how long the tick had been on their body, I would…

#alpha gal syndrome #CDC #get smart about antibiotics #infections #vaccination #and hygiene #insect repellent #Lyme disease #ticks

Medical aid-in-dying has become widely available in the United States yet seldom used. Everyone should plan for a death that supports their desires, needs, and values.

#advanced directives #end-of-life care #euthenasia #medical assistance in dying #physician assisted suicide #terminal illness

On the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, I invite you to read the Declaration of Independence with me. You'll find it at this link.

#1776 #American Revolution #Daughters of the American Revolution #Declaration of Independence #Independence Day #July 4 #patriots

I'm sharing some words and thoughts to ponder today, even meditate on. From the book of Matthew in the New Testament, about being blessed. Wouldn't we all like that ?

#Beatitudes #Bible #Jesus #Mathew #Oswald Chambers #Sermon on the Mount

Happy Father's Day to all dads, their kids, and their "prodigals". If you need a dad, find one. If you are a dad, be the best one you can be.

#Father&039;s Day #Luke 15 #parenting #prodigal #Prodigal Son #The Message

I frequently share book reviews on my blog, although this is only the second one this year. It's a fascinating memoir of a successful woman executive, although may not be for everyone. Read my review to see if it sounds right for you.

#book review #breast cancer #BUSINESS #cancer #COVID #Forbes #Maky Zanganeh #memoir #robotics

Have you noticed the United States national anthem is more about the flag than the country? This post is about both. June 14 is observed as Flag Day.

#Dr. William Beanes #Flag Day #Francis Scott Key #Ft. McHenry #James Mchenry MD #national anthem #slavery #Star Spangled BAnner

Here is a new post highlighting a few things to remember this month.

#Father&039;s Day #fatherhood #fitness #parks #recreation #summer

Hardly anyone alive remembers the events of June 6, 1944 but our world today is largely shaped by what happened that day. Allied troops invaded Europe at Normandy Beach in France, beginning what proved to be the liberation of the world from the evil of Nazism.

#art #Bill Hart #D-Day #Normandy France #Post traumatic stress disorder #PTSD #TBI #veterans #World War II

Based on your gender, family history, health habits, and ethnic origin, certain screening tests may be recommended and helpful to stay healthy as long as possible. But their value can change as you get older. This post addresses that dilemma.

#actinic kerotisis #colon cancer #colonoscopy #health screening #mammograms #subclinical hypothyroidism

Kirk Moore may not be the only school principal to confront an active shooter, but in Pauls Valley Oklahoma he will be remembered as the one who did for their kids.

#active shooter #gun violence #Heroic Oklahoman Award #Kirk Moore #Pauls Valley OK #school shootings #schools

Twelve years ago Raymond and I were at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in New Mexico on Memorial Day. We didn't know we would witness a veteran's honor in real time.

#David Westphall Foundation #Memorial Day #patriotism #Raymond Oglesby #Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Angel Fire

People observe Memorial Day in different ways. But its original purpose cannot be ignored. That is to honor those whose lives were given in service to their country. Learn more at this blog post. And please subscribe, you won't be bombarded with daily emails or promotions.

#American Legion Auxiliary #cemeteries #In Flanders Fields #John McCrae #Memorial Day #poppies #remembrance #veterans #World War I

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