Celebrating a #ForceForHealthHero—Addison Konlan
Addison at the Gala Event helping with the fund raising auction, and then also meeting Jen Theilacker, Force for Health Group Leader for Music with…
Category: Dr. Rob Perspectives
Recognizing the ‘Average Joe or Jane’ in Our Communities
By Dr. Robert Gillio, Medical Director of the Force for Health Network As I watched Joe Biden’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, I…
Overcoming Your Personal Twisties: A Journey Toward Better Health and Resilience
As we witnessed during the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles, a celebrated gymnast, faced a formidable challenge that shook the world—overcoming the “twisties.” This term describes…
Roller Coaster: feeling out of control, and that it will last forever
**Title: The Roller Coaster of Post-Operative Recovery: A Personal Journey** As a physician, I’m no stranger to the complexities of medical procedures and recovery processes.…
The Value of a Quality Handoff Between Shifts
As both a doctor and now a patient, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the critical role of a thorough and accurate handoff between shifts. A…
The Power of Initiative: When Staff Go Above and Beyond for Patient Care
As I sit in this hospital room, observing the day-to-day workings of the care team, I’m struck by the invaluable impact of staff members who…
A Physician as a Patient: Lessons in Health Literacy and Humility
The Importance of Health Literacy for All Even well-trained doctors have a lot to learn, and sometimes they learn it at the most unexpected times—such…
Birthdays are for gratitude
A Milestone Birthday: Reflections and Gratitude from the Hospital Bed As I mark a major birthday here in the hospital, I find myself reflecting deeply…
From Doctor to Patient: Embracing Maslow’s Hierarchy in Healing
As a practicing physician, I have spent my career guiding patients through their journeys to better health, always emphasizing the importance of holistic well-being. However,…
Attitude versus gratitude and the healing process
**Title: Attitude to Gratitude: Reflections from a Physician as a Patient** It’s four in the morning on the 10th day post-op from my second spinal…