I did this whirlwind trip out to California with Dr. Hurt to meet with a strategic partner on Tuesday to come back bright and early on Wednesday. I’m not a fan of traveling. But … I persevered and made it all right. As I look back – there were a...
I'm intrigued by the concept of the "maverick". The synonyms for this word includes nonconformist and rebel. This statement has been used to describe me and Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics. We're "mavericks!" in rural healthcare. I like to think we don't cotton to the conventional. We like to see...
I prefer to win titles with the team ahead of individual awards or scoring more goals than anyone else. ~ Lionel Messi I have the pleasure of attending the Press Ganey conference this week with several members of our incredible nursing team. These ladies are a testament to the care...
Today is Halloween. Good. Best holiday of the year – costumes, candy, what more could you want? No Black Friday rush to the mall – no decorating and expecting gifts or buying stuff that no one needs … I love Halloween. I was talking about this most holiest of days...
I went to the Cambridge, Iowa apple orchard with a friend on Sunday. It was a nice sunny day, and I didn’t nor couldn’t imagine the horror and scene we would encounter as we got there. At least 2 million people, mostly kids and black Friday shoppers … it was...
I am even thankful for the negative things that have made me a stronger and better person. ~ Joanna Krupa Nancy Gabrielson used to always say “Be the better person” and it truly stuck with me. This is probably the phrase that Shaila hears the most at our house regardless...
A year ago today my large cat died. He wasn’t doing well for a while, and it was a blessing – but it still hurt. I was a pallbearer in one of my best friend’s mom’s funeral a week ago today. I got to see all of my good friends,...
Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. I preach this concept, but I don’t think I’m very good at practicing the art of empathy. Lately I’ve been thinking “ok, when you say something as a lesson or correction, you’re a buzzkill, and not very empathetic.” An...
“I want to challenge you today to get out of your comfort zone. You have so much incredible potential on the inside. God has put gifts and talents in you that you probably don't know anything about.”~ Joel Osteen I have been writing lately about experiences that have forced me...
A good friend and I were having a discussion the other day. We were talking about the recent massacre in Las Vegas. This was in the immediate aftermath, and confusion and frustration were flowing. Right after, people were talking gun control and motives. This friend said that it doesn’t pay...
