As some of you may know, I sit on the Communications Cabinet of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and I love working closely with others who share my passion for medicine and patient advocacy. Earlier this month, an AAOS-led bill was signed into law, and I wanted to take a moment to share more […]
Why Texting and Walking Don’t Mix
A recent article in the Chicago Tribune describes the city sidewalk scene as one where people are narrowly avoiding or bumping into one another on a regular basis because everyone’s heads seem to be in their phones. Today’s society is glued to their cell phones more than ever. We can connect with one another, send […]
Decide To Drive – The Dangers of Distracted Driving
I currently serve as a Member-at-Large on the Communications Cabinet of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and one of the academy’s biggest efforts over the last few years is to reduce the number of distracted driving accidents that send drivers to the emergency room and operating tables. Since April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, I […]
