by Charles Choate | Jun 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
For emergency physicians, the month is also a useful prompt to reexamine how dementia presents in the emergency department Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, observed each June, is a moment to recognize the more than 6.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s...
by Charles Choate | May 4, 2026 | Featured Posts
Each July, emergency departments across the country see a predictable rise in patients presenting with heat-related illness. Construction workers, outdoor athletes, older adults living without adequate cooling, and children exposed in or near vehicles can all arrive...
by Charles Choate | May 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
EMS Week is also a timely opportunity to reflect on how well the prehospital and hospital phases of care are working together. National EMS Week, observed each year in mid-May, recognizes the emergency medical services professionals who deliver the first layer of...
by Charles Choate | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
By reframing sleep as a vital sign of preventive care, clinicians can identify modifiable risks early and improve long-term outcomes. Sleep Awareness Week serves as a national reminder that healthy sleep is not a luxury, but a foundational component of overall...
by Charles Choate | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Autism Acceptance Month serves as an opportunity to move beyond awareness and focus on meaningful inclusion. Autism Acceptance Month serves as an opportunity to move beyond awareness and focus on meaningful inclusion, understanding, and improved care for individuals...
