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Now I Know How A Muppet Feels!

Posted on March 1, 2010 by admin

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and if ever there was a cause we can get behind, this is it! When early detection and treatment can have such a significant impact on patient outcomes, we’re all about spreading the word. … Continue reading →

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Laughing To Keep From Crying

Posted on February 1, 2010 by karynbuxman

The first month of 2010 has been rough, no way more so than the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. In the face of unmitigated tragedy, is there a role for humor? “You know it is a catastrophe,” a colleague said to … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to a Great New Year!

Posted on January 4, 2010 by karynbuxman

It’s 2010! Hooray!  It’s not a hardship to wish 2009 farewell — it was  a rough year for many of us and we’re ready for something better! As is our wont at this time of year, we’ve indulged in a … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks For Good Times

Posted on November 2, 2009 by karynbuxman

I can tell that Thanksgiving is nearly here…the stores are fully of jolly fat men in red suits and reindeer with bizarre sinus issues! And what is this time of year for if it’s not for gratitude and being thankful … Continue reading →

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Looking Fear in the Face…And Laughing

Posted on October 5, 2009 by karynbuxman

“Whatever doesn’t kill you,” my patient quipped, “makes for a great insurance claim.”  It was late that night in the ER, and if ever a young man was trying to put a good face on a situation, he was the … Continue reading →

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Laughing Like Crazy

Posted on August 31, 2009 by karynbuxman

This month, we’re taking a look at humor and mental illness. I’m as thrilled as I can be to present David Granirer; he’s one of the rising stars in the field of therapeutic humor, and has wisdom we can all … Continue reading →

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How Many Ways Do We Change Lives?

Posted on August 3, 2009 by karynbuxman

A nurse colleague of mine was instructing a VERY nervous young single mother on how to care for her child’s tracheotomy.  The mother was scared — and who wouldn’t be, especially with a first child? — and very unsure of … Continue reading →

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