Tag Archives: Community

Ask the Doctor: D. Todd Detar, DO, Answers Questions about Osteopathic Medicine and His Role in the Community

D. Todd Detar, DO Q. What attracted you to medicine? A. While studying health education at the University of Delaware, a college sports injury ended my life’s dream of becoming an NFL player. One of my coaches saw an opportunity for me to work as a trainer for the Philadelphia Phillies, and over time, I… Read More: Ask the Doctor: D. Todd Detar, DO, Answers Questions about… »

Coronavirus: Cases in the community ‘relatively stable’

The number of coronavirus cases in the community is remaining relatively stable with one in 400 people in England infected, the government’s surveillance programme shows. The Office for National Statistics survey estimates there are around 8,700 new infections a day on average. Figures for people testing positive in labs, however, is roughly 1,200, suggesting thousands… Read More: Coronavirus: Cases in the community ‘relatively stable’ »

Is the physician financial independence community preaching to the choir?

Proof of concept is important because accountability is a tenuous thing. One can pretty much say whatever they want on the internet. They can boast. Spin half-truths. Tell a tale. The most deadly of these are the ones that are just a slight variation of reality. Personal finance is no different. Net worth projections, budgets, the acumen… Read More: Is the physician financial independence community preaching to the choir? »

MGH marks 50 years of community health in Charlestown

On his first day at the MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center, in 1968, Dr. Roger Sweet got a phone call. “Where are you?” the voice on the other end demanded. “Who is this?” “I’m the nurse at the high school. You’re supposed to be doing physicals.” Sweet headed to the high school, where he found 40… Read More: MGH marks 50 years of community health in Charlestown »