“Bee” a Force for Health
Imagine a bee, flying out alone in search of pollen. It lands on a flower, gathers what it can, and returns to the hive. That…
Author: Dr_Rob
On 911: A Call for Unity and Responsibility in Turbulent Times
A Call for Unity and Responsibility in Turbulent Times In the wake of the recent tragic assassination attempt on a presidential candidate, we find ourselves…
We can Agree to Try to Understand Each Other
The debate set the stage for making decisions for our country. We can be divisive or unifying and healing with how we deal with the…
Celebrating a #ForceForHealthHero—Addison Konlan
Addison at the Gala Event helping with the fund raising auction, and then also meeting Jen Theilacker, Force for Health Group Leader for Music with…
Recognizing the ‘Average Joe or Jane’ in Our Communities
By Dr. Robert Gillio, Medical Director of the Force for Health Network As I watched Joe Biden’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, I…
Overcoming Your Personal Twisties: A Journey Toward Better Health and Resilience
As we witnessed during the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles, a celebrated gymnast, faced a formidable challenge that shook the world—overcoming the “twisties.” This term describes…
The Value of a Quality Handoff Between Shifts
As both a doctor and now a patient, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the critical role of a thorough and accurate handoff between shifts. A…
The Power of Initiative: When Staff Go Above and Beyond for Patient Care
As I sit in this hospital room, observing the day-to-day workings of the care team, I’m struck by the invaluable impact of staff members who…
A Physician as a Patient: Lessons in Health Literacy and Humility
The Importance of Health Literacy for All Even well-trained doctors have a lot to learn, and sometimes they learn it at the most unexpected times—such…
Moving From Attitude to Gratitude: Reflections from a Physician as a Patient
It’s four in the morning on the 10th day post-op from my second spinal surgery. The pain at night is relentless, and I remain awake,…