Archive for June, 2008

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Medical Mentors: Maneuvering My Medical Maze

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As the 77 million Baby Boomers age and need for expertise for theirs and their parents medical decision making, there is a growing need for “medical mentoring”. The term “medical mentoring” has been around for some time and is part of several medical schools formal academic program to assist pre-med and medical students eager to get additional […]


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Health Social Networks

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As many who know me, I have been building connections in social networks both “off line” and online for 40+ years. The old networks are from my childhood friends who I continue to be in contact usually on a daily basis (via e-mail) and in person a few times a year. I have developed at […]


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Jack Ryan: Father, Healthcare Innovator & Medical Design Visionary….from Georgia to China

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In a few days is Father’s Day and I thought I would take some time to honor my Dad, John L. “Jack” Ryan. He is a recognized pioneer in many aspects of the modern healthcare industry. His accomplishments included numerous hospitals designs, healthcare innovations and cutting edge medical technology decades ahead of their times. He lead the healthcare […]


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Healthcare Reform: Back to the Future

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During this past Memorial Day week, I embarked on a “road trip” with my eldest children to Washington, DC covering six states and 1,200 miles as my daughter begins an internship in the United States Senate this week.
It brought back memories of when I was a White House internback in 1980 and it seems alot […]