Nick Richwagen

Oct 18, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Nick Richwagen |Evan Chen |Jacob Riegler |G. Richard Olds

Kevin Pho: All right. So before we talk about your solutions, you are obviously on the front lines, as you said. What keeps you going? Why do you stay there? Why do you practice rural oncology despite all the difficulty and obstacles that you just articulated? Why do you still keep going? Banu Symington: It has become, for me, a passion project. I mean, if I’m—we can’t even find a locum to cover for me, so finding a replacement for me is going to be close to impossible.

Oct 11, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Sonia Patel |Nick Richwagen |Evan Chen |Jacob Riegler

Many students only learn basic health facts, like how to put a condom on a banana or that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. But when it comes to making real-life health decisions, this scarce knowledge just doesn’t cut it. Shockingly, only 12 percent of American adults have proficient health literacy skills. This gap becomes especially clear in college, where young adults face new independence and make crucial health choices on their own.

Jul 31, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Richard Watson |G. Richard Olds |Nick Richwagen |Mandar R. Jagtap

Mississippi holds a troubling distinction when it comes to heart health: Over a third of all deaths in the state are attributed to cardiovascular disease (CVD), making it the leading cause of death. The state also grapples with one of the highest adult obesity rates in the United States, with nearly 40 percent of adults considered to be obese. The alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for effective early intervention and treatment.

Jun 24, 2024 | kevinmd.com | P. Dileep Kumar |Richard Watson |G. Richard Olds |Nick Richwagen

Half a dozen brick steps from the side road led directly to the emergency room (ER). The hospital building resembled a thin strip of warehouse in the middle of a remote small town. A couple of ill patients occupied the beds in the tiny ER. A room beyond the ER served as the intensive care unit (ICU), where the ER doctors frequently checked on patients. The ICU’s location was a matter of convenience since only a single doctor was available to manage the entire hospital at any given time.

Mar 21, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Tomi Mitchell |Nick Richwagen |Evan Chen |Jacob Riegler

In today’s world, the term “obesity” is more than just a medical diagnosis—it’s a complex issue intertwined with personal experiences, societal norms, and systemic challenges. As a seasoned family doctor, I’ve witnessed firsthand the multifaceted nature of obesity and its profound impact on individuals’ lives. But beyond the clinical observations, I carry a personal history marked by struggles with weight and body image. I’m a family doctor, and I have been practicing for over a decade.