Twitter for physicians and medical societies: Part I, Getting started
A step-by-step guide for using Twitter—for physicians and medical societies in Michigan and around the country. Use Twitter to build relationships. READ MORE
Gun Violence in West Michigan: Targeting Prevention
Gun violence continues to rise, and a West Michigan research study of patient data builds interest in prevention. Addressing gun violence is a community healthcare issue. READ MORE
Addressing African-American Men’s Health with Dr. Byron Varnado
The Urology Care Foundation recently interviewed my friend and colleague, Dr. Byron Varnado, for a podcast concerning African-American men’s health. Dr. Varnado is a family physician in Muskegon, Michigan, where he has been practicing for 22 years. We are lucky to have a... READ MORE
Kidney stones and ureteral stents: Credible patient resources
In these uncertain times, battling misinformation in health information is more important than ever. Patients seek and deserve quality patient education. In this post, I present two authoritative resources—the Urology Care Foundation (UCF) and the Michigan Urological Surgery... READ MORE
Co-Creating Haiku for Healing during the Pandemic
In April, Pam Ressler, e-patient Britta Bloomquist, and I presented at Mad*Pow’s Health Experience Design Conference on the topic of “Co-Creating Haiku for Healing, Health, and Change”. As we all know, the pandemic has been traumatic for patients, nurses, caregivers, and health... READ MORE
Urology Care Foundation Cookbooks: Serving Up Prevention
Two free resources for urologists and patients. Urology Care Foundation cookbooks for patients with urologic cancers or kidney stones. READ MORE
September is Women in Medicine Month: Introducing ScopeMD
September is Women in Medicine Month and I would like to introduce you to my sister and pathologist, Dr. Lori Ryan and her podcast, ScopeMD – a podcast for women in medicine.
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AUA Inside Tract Podcast – COVID-19 in Michigan
On the AUA Inside Tract Podcast, Dr. Stork talks with Casey Callahan about COVID-19 in Michigan – as coworkers and colleagues are testing positive for coronavirus. READ MORE
Minimize toxic stress: 8 tips for parenting during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is a traumatic experience that affects us all, but especially our children. How can we minimize the toxic stress? Dr. Stork provides 8 tips for pandemic parenting. READ MORE