by Emma Dugas | Jan 30, 2023
The critical care unit of a hospital is often a quiet place. Hallway conversations are hushed, rooms are softly lit, and the intensity of the emergency department feels like a world away. But don’t let its subdued appearance fool you; the critical care or intensive...
by Emma Dugas | Dec 28, 2022
Five-year-old Rosie Fuentes thought being a dog sitter would be fun and easy. Paired with a puppy, she quickly realizes it’s a lot of work. Frustrated and out of patience, Rosie looks at the camera and tells the audience she needs to “flop.” This is a pivotal scene in...
by Emma Dugas | Nov 21, 2022
While the dining table is sure to get extra attention this Thanksgiving, experts say that eating as a family shouldn’t just be reserved for special occasions. A child psychiatrist and a registered dietitian explain why kids benefit when families regularly eat together...
by Emma Dugas | Oct 25, 2022
Leigh-Anne Lehrman remembers how her heart raced when she first heard she had breast cancer. When she learned it was triple-negative—one of the hardest forms of the disease to treat—she broke out in a cold sweat. “Just the word ‘cancer’ sent my body into a...
by Emma Dugas | Oct 19, 2022
Speaking at a recent fundraiser for breast cancer outreach and services, celebrated journalist Robin Roberts told the audience that “everybody’s got something.” In 2007, Roberts’ ‘something’ was cancer. Diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at age 46, she faced...
