It is no secret that I am a fan of the summertime. In Minnesota, while weather is the universal topic of conversation, summer is the winner. What’s not to like? The warmer weather and the longer days give us a feeling of permission to relax a little and not be so go-go-go with our lives. […]
When is the last time you had fun? I mean smiles all around and a real feeling of delight in what you were doing. I wanted to reflect here on the joy that has come from…pickleball. You may have heard about the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. with the funny name. Today, I wanted to […]
I’ve had the opportunity over the last few months to get involved in the work of pediatrics on the national level. Through the most recent American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Leadership Forum (ALF) and even a few weeks ago at our annual legislative priority meeting for MNAAP, I saw the great passion with which pediatricians […]
Fall is upon us and that means we have just wrapped up the best time of the year. Summer in Minnesota is my favorite season and July 4th is always a highlight. I was thinking about how much I enjoy fireworks and thinking about how they are so representative of what we do in pediatrics. […]
IIt is hard for me to believe, but this will be my final column as president of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The two years of my term have gone by rapidly and they were incredibly busy. I want to dedicate this space for my reflections and thanks. Many, many years […]
