Mind Your Language: Why Words Matter
This is a guest post by my friend Marie Ennis-O'Connor. I asked Marie to share a patient's view on why it's important to stop using the language of war in healthcare. READ MORE
Collaboration is Sweet: MUSIC in West Michigan
Introducing MUSIC Recently, I was asked to make the opening remarks at the Michigan Urology Surgical Collaborative (MUSIC) quarterly meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The purpose of the collaborative, for those who are not familiar, is to create a community wher... READ MORE
Reconnecting with Nature – A Meditation for Patients and Physicians
Dr. Brian Stork reflects on the high and low tides in life and nature. A meditation from a vacation break on Tybee Island. READ MORE
April #UROJC: Surgeon Scorecard – Merits of Publicly Reported Surgical Outcomes
This is an excerpt of a guest post I recently wrote for the British Journal of Urology International Blog. The April 2016 International Urology Journal Club on Twitter (#urojc) hosted a discussion on our paper, “Comparing Publicly Reported Surgical Outcomes with Quality... READ MORE
Mindfulness for the Modern Self-Aware Physician
Recently, I read a wonderful post by Dr. Amy Pearlman in the Urology Times titled, “A urologists’ looking glass: Why self-awareness is vital.” Dr. Pearlman is a urology resident at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Her post reminded me that, whether... READ MORE
As Pollinators Decline, Are We Capable of Becoming More Human?
Taking Responsibility Last week, the United Nations released a report highlighting the precarious state of natural pollinators around the world. The media coverage that followed largely focused on the economic impact, threat to human food supply, and threat to public health... READ MORE
Step Up: Transitioning Women to Life After Foster Care
A Force Awakens Recently, I took my family to see the new Star Wars Movie, “The Force Awakens.” In the movie, we are introduced to a new character – a beautiful, scrappy young woman named Rey. Rey’s parents, however, are missing – they are nowhere to be found.... READ MORE
UrologyHealth extra – Patient Education Begins in the Waiting Room
UrologyHealth extra® Magazine I’m constantly looking for ways to get high quality education materials into the hands of my patients. Despite the recent explosion in digital resources, many patients are still more comfortable viewing these types of materials in traditional... READ MORE
Movember – This Year, It’s Personal
This is an excerpt of a guest post written by Dr. Brian Stork for the Urology Times reflecting on Movember. You can read the full post on the Urology Times. Getting Personal Movember has taken on a more personal meaning for me this year. At the beginning of the month, one of my... READ MORE