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Our Hospitals Can Do Better

September 23, 2017 Todd DeFeo

I asked the questions the parent of any eight-day-old who died in the NICU would have asked. If the hospital and its leaders are offended by that, they should take a hard look at themselves in the mirror and assess whether their chosen profession is the right one for them.

Remembering Sept. 11 a decade-and-a-half later

September 11, 2017 Todd DeFeo

The anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, brings with it a lot of emotions. Some answers are hard to find, even more than 15 years later.

My son died, and the hospital doesn’t care

August 18, 2017 Todd DeFeo

After speaking with the chief medical officer of the hospital where my son died, I realize we will never receive a straight answer about the circumstances leading to his death.

What happened to the journey, not the destination?

June 26, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Much of the time, the actual traveling portion is the worst part of a trip.

Sloane Davis: Tips on how to stay fit when traveling

May 24, 2017 Sloane Davis

Trying to stay fit and healthy can be challenging when traveling. I always tell my clients that the goal should be to maintain, not gain while away. And while I am an advocate for living life and enjoying all that is has to offer, going on vacation shouldn’t become a free for all to throw in the towel when it comes to health and fitness.

Waites: Applauding legislation to study distracted driving

March 28, 2017 Keisha Waites

In 2015 alone, 1,427 Georgians died in automobile accidents. Even more disturbing is the fact that traffic fatalities have increased in our state over the past nine years. These are shocking statistics, but we can preserve the lives of thousands of Georgians by studying the challenges associated with distract driving and crafting comprehensive legislation to keep our roads safe.