OCTOBER IS. . .
Sometimes people forget why we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And so, as a public service. . .
ANNOUNCING THE “REPOSITION THE A” CAMPAIGN
Just came back from the Azziz/Save the A press conference announcing the new compromise name: Georgia Regents University Augusta. If the definition of compromise is a decision that doesn’t really satisfy either party, they did an outstanding job. There was actually a moment of stunned silence when the name was announced. Seriously? That’s the best comprise name they could come …
Remembering W.G. “Curly” Watson, M.D.
The Medical Examiner remembers Walter Gamewell Watson, M.D., who died today at age 102. He was the oldest practicing physician in the United States. In January of last year, the Medical Examiner launched a new feature called “20 Questions [plus or minus],” and Dr. Watson was kind enough to agree to be the initial participant. In fact, he chose that …
Nnouncing the new MEDICL EXMINER!
See wht it would be like in Gust if we cn’t “Save the A”? Rumor has it that today’s visit of the Governor to our fair city could bring with it news of a GHSU name compromise – or even the abandonment of Georgia Regents University, the most unpopular name since Adolph (if not Judas). If the rumors are true, …
A shiny new issue, right here
Are you loving the Medical Examiner’s newly enhanced print quality? Same here. On the downside of our surge to ever more greatness, we never meant to drive Newsweek out of business. Honest. That was never our intention. But we must move on. What follows below is 16 pages of healthful chocolatey goodness, but without the chocolate: • Meet five courageous …
REMINDER: Bloodless Medicine Seminar Today
A reminder of a previous post (Oct. 4*) the Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program will host a free community seminar Saturday, Oct. 20 highlighting techniques enabling medical and surgical treatment without blood transfusions. The seminar, themed “Bloodless Medicine and Patient Blood Management,” is free and will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at …
SPECIAL DAY SPECIAL!
Of all days of 2012, today is the one day that’s all about growth. After all, it’s the only TEN>ELEVEN>TWELVE day we’ll have all year. As a special thank you for visitors to the Medical Examiner blog, ads placed today only get a major FREE upgrade to the next larger size. For example, if you place a quarter page ad, …
It’s an I Hate _____ Monday.
I Hate ….what? How about people who blow lawn and parking lot debris into the street? They do it on busy roads, blowing sand and dirt and leaves and grit all over your passing car and into your air filter – and if your windows are down enjoying the fall weather, right into your car and all over you! And …