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Evaluating Long-Term Care Facilities: Questions Every Family Should Ask
Photo by Eriel Ezequiel Reyes Saviñon on Unsplash Deciding on a long-term care facility for someone you love is one of those moments in life that Continue Reading
Operator Syndrome: Reclaiming the Warrior’s Path to Healing
Editor's Note: This 4-part series was adapted by Chris Frueh, PhD, from his book titled Operator Syndrome (2024; Ballast Books). The pattern of Continue Reading
Confidence Reloaded: 6 Things to Know About Lip Enhancements
Many individuals are driven by the desire for fuller, more voluminous lips. The rise in popularity of lip fillers has led to an expanding market and Continue Reading
Operator Syndrome: Why No One Is Coming to Save Our Warriors
Editor's Note: This 4-part series was adapted by Chris Frueh, PhD, from his book titled Operator Syndrome (2024; Ballast Books). The pattern of Continue Reading
What the Casualties in Iraq Taught Me about War
I deployed to Tallil Air Base, Iraq in September 2004 as a U.S. Air Force (USAF) Operating Room (OR) nurse with the 407th Expeditionary Medical Group. Continue Reading
The Connection Between Uterine Fibroids and Family Planning Challenges
Uterine fibroids represent one of the most prevalent health concerns among women during their reproductive years. These benign tumors can cause heavy Continue Reading
Operator Syndrome: Unseen Scars of the Elite Warfighter
Editor's Note: This 4-part series was adapted by Chris Frueh, PhD, from his book titled Operator Syndrome (2024; Ballast Books). The pattern of Continue Reading
A Parent’s Guide to Navigating a Pediatric Emergency
Emergencies involving your child can be one of the scariest experiences for any parent. The sense of panic, confusion, and helplessness can hit hard, Continue Reading
Operator Syndrome: When the War Comes Home in Silence
by Chris Frueh, PhD Editor's Note: This 4-part series was adapted by Chris Frueh, PhD, from his book titled Operator Syndrome (2024; Ballast Continue Reading
What to Look for When Choosing a Comprehensive Dental Clinic
Choosing a dental clinic can feel like a daunting task, especially when aiming for long-term care. With countless clinics offering similar services, Continue Reading
The Bravest Thing I Never Saw
She looked at me like I was already gone. I think she was a radiology technician student—young, awkward, and working alongside an older, grizzled Continue Reading