This week, I went to a new dermatologist. I adored her from the start. Not only did she do the most comprehensive mole and skin check that I’ve ever experienced, she also told me that she could fix my psoriasis, the itchy, flaky plague that’s bothered me since shortly after moving to California 12 years…
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What’s Wrong With Healthcare
A few weeks ago, I had an infected finger. I went to the doctor (one who I adore at a practice that I respect) and spent a grand total of five minutes with her. She gave me my options: high-powered oral antibiotics or a quick slice to drain the finger. Being allergic to the two…
Eco-Friendly Healthcare IT
In most healthcare organizations, the data center is in crisis. Utility costs are increasing, squeezing out other elements of the IT budget, and as hospitals require more applications, resources and storage, data center space is increasingly limited. The global recession has put a crimp in many ambitious plans for green initiatives. IT leaders have come…
Prius Envy
As someone who loves to drive, and loves a manual transmission, I find it hard to believe that I’m saying this: I really want a Prius. Let’s keep in mind, for a moment, that prior to the arrival of my son, we were an all-German, all-stick family. I had a red 2002 Audi A4 which…