March Madness Is in the Air, and Capitol Rehab Has Bracket Fever

It's March and that means one thing — yes, Capitol Rehab's 22nd anniversary serving our patients — but more so, it's time for March Madness! This year, Capitol Rehab is doing a March Madness bracket pool with prizes going to participants with the most successful...

It’s All About Jacob Copeland’s Mom … Not

Parents of young athletes are highly invested in the success of their children. But the line between investment and self-fulfillment can easily become blurred. At the college signing day of top 40 college football recruit Jacob Copeland, Jacob's mom walked out of her...

Good Samaritans: Stepping Up Is Easy When You’re the Only One There

Being a Good Samaritan often happens as a result of being in the right place at the right time, not necessarily looking to step up and doing something to help out someone else. But the moment when you actually can be of service to someone in need is a great...

Genetic Testing: The First Step to Preventative Medicine

The accompanying picture is one I took of those really cool bracelets they give you when you are admitted to the hospital. I got one just last week, after my second visit to the emergency room in two months. As you may have read last month, I was diagnosed with a...

Listen To Your Body: What Mine Told Me Christmas Weekend

On Wednesday of last week, I joined my son for a competition on PlayStation. It was a glorious feeling after being released from four days in the hospital following my fortunate decision to take time to listen to my body. I had spent three nights in the Cardiothoracic...

College Basketball: A Season Worth Celebrating!

I know it's that time of year when everyone is in the holiday spirit, but one season also worth celebrating is NCAA college basketball! I have spent the better part of this year admiring and discussing the amazing accomplishments of young people, and in particular,...

The Punch Line Is Easy After 20 Years of Diagnosing Symptoms

"I have to make an announcement.  I plan on retiring soon. It's time for me to do this frankly because, it's just gotten too easy." This is how Dave Chappelle opened his recent comedy tour.  Dave (I call him Dave) pointed out that he has been doing comedy for over 30...

Lessons For Living Life Like You Love It

I want to share the stories of two people who remind me just how important it is to help others and help ourselves. Both stories are about people who offer great lessons on how to live life. One is a life-and-death story, the other is not, but it is valuable in...

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