As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s a natural time for self-reflection and goal setting. For physicians, whose work is both deeply meaningful and inherently demanding, New Year resolutions can be more than just tradition. They can be a powerful tool for shaping your career, improving your health, and deepening your impact. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the first years of practice or decades into your profession; this is a chance to set intentions that matter. 1. Recomm

The start of a new year offers a clean slate and a chance for physicians to reflect on their professional path. It doesn’t matter if you’re in your residency, well-established in a specialty, or considering a career pivot; this is the perfect time to set intentional, strategic goals for your future. Success is no longer defined solely by patient volumes or board certifications. Fulfillment, work-life balance, and impact matter just as much. If you're ready to take control of

In fast-paced modern medicine, physicians are often expected to operate with focus, emotional strength, and the ability to make difficult decisions under pressure. As professional demands increase and burnout continues to rise, conversations about physician well-being have become more important. Workload management and structural change matter, but emerging research shows that a simple mindset practice can also make a meaningful difference. That practice is gratitude. Gratitu

Wound care is one of the most important yet often overlooked areas of patient management in long-term care settings. Pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, and surgical wounds are not just painful for patients; they’re costly and complicated for facilities. With quality metrics under constant review and reimbursement models shifting toward value-based care, nursing homes must understand the fundamentals of effective wound care to protect both their patients and their operations.

As temperatures drop, the needs of patients with chronic wounds change. While colder months may bring relief from summer heat and humidity, they also introduce new challenges for wound healing, particularly in vulnerable populations such as elderly patients in long-term care settings. Understanding how cold weather affects the skin and the healing process is essential for both healthcare providers and facilities aiming to reduce complications and improve outcomes during the w

When it comes to wound care, long term care and skilled nursing facilities cannot afford to operate on outdated assumptions. Myths that once circulated as common practice now carry real financial and clinical consequences. Understanding where these misconceptions exist can help facility leaders avoid costly mistakes and better support their nursing teams and patients. Myth 1: All Wounds Heal the Same One of the most common and dangerous myths is that all wounds follow a predi