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1 month ago | 
kevinmd.com | G. Richard Olds |Michele Luckenbaugh |Peggy A. Rothbaum |Jen Baker-Porazinski
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Psychiatrist Devina Maya Wadhwa discusses her article, “How abuse in health care is driving doctors out of medicine.” In this episode, Devina shares her experiences as a physician working in acute care settings, where she encounters racial, verbal, and physical abuse while treating vulnerable patients.
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1 month ago | 
kevinmd.com | Harry W. Severance |G. Richard Olds |Michele Luckenbaugh |Peggy A. Rothbaum
I was recently asked what I thought were some of the biggest evolving obstacles to physicians and health care in 2024 and beyond. My answer:Health care has become America’s most dangerous profession due to workplace violence, with health care workers now being five times more likely to be assaulted “on the job” than in any other type of workplace in this country. This is one of the most critical obstacles that must be immediately addressed.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Cindy Thompson |G. Richard Olds |Ken Terry |Peggy A. Rothbaum
In this time of change, it seems appropriate to take a step back and reflect upon the oath we took when we graduated from medical school.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
tapinto.net | Peggy A. Rothbaum |Jackie Lieberman
We are living in an historic moment. We are each called to take part in a great transformation. Our survival as a species is threatened by global warming, economic meltdown, and an ever-increasing gap between rich and poor. Yet these threats offer an opportunity to awaken as an interconnected and beloved community. — Desmond TutuThis is the story of coming together to help our less fortunate brothers and sisters who are part of our beloved community.
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Oct 6, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Alisa Berger |G. Richard Olds |Jen Baker-Porazinski |Peggy A. Rothbaum
I recently wrote an article about the problems with our broken health care system, ending with a call for doctors to help develop solutions. In follow-up, here are some possible solutions to consider before the system self-implodes. There is concern that, without any changes, Medicare will run out of funding by 2031. Here are a few things that I think could help. Address physician burnoutIt’s real, and COVID-19 made it worse. Burnout among doctors is higher than in any other U.S. occupation studied.
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Dec 17, 2023 | 
tapinto.net | Peggy A. Rothbaum
New Jersey Sews in Unity, an all-volunteer maker group, sewed and distributed almost 35,000 masks during the pandemic. Masks were donated to hospitals, doctors' offices, non-profits, schools and other organizations. Although Westfield-centric, members also came from surrounding areas.
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Nov 19, 2023 | 
tapinto.net | Peggy A. Rothbaum
Several months ago, the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless had no cleaning supplies for the 35 families being housed. So with the assistance of Jim Mooney of Minute Man Press, I developed a cleaning supplies ministry so that people could donate items. Generous business partners Jay’s Cycle Center (Westfield), Halo Salon (Westfield), The Westfield Legacy Agency, Inc (Allstate; Westfield), and Scotchwood Florist (Fanwood) stepped up to host bins for dropped off items.
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Aug 31, 2023 | 
tapinto.net | Peggy A. Rothbaum
Several months ago, the Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless (ECHH) was in a desperate situation. There were simply no cleaning supplies for the 35 families being housed. So, our mission, initiated by Peggy A. Rothbaum Ph. D. LLC, now being managed by ECHH staff, is to further develop a cleaning supplies ministry ongoing collection to benefit ECHH clients. We are asking for the assistance and participation of individuals, businesses, and civic organizations in the community.
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Jul 23, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Peggy A. Rothbaum |Alejandro Badia |George Mathew |Steven Siegel
I spent years researching and writing about the health care crisis. It was depressing and isolating — traumatizing. When I met someone with more reach, it was a relief to be able to stop. Early on, it was obvious to me that our medical health care crisis is actually a mental health crisis. It is about disconnectedness and devaluation of relationships, a basic need. Evidence abounds. The doctor-patient relationship is crucial for compliance with treatment, therefore, ultimately, cost.
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Apr 18, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | G. Richard Olds |Lydia Green |Peggy A. Rothbaum |Ashwani Garg
As the spring planting season approaches, seven farmers from my home state of Illinois traveled to Washington, DC to participate in the “Farmers for Climate Action” rally. Farmers sought meetings with lawmakers, including Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Sen. Durbin and others are crafting the Farm Bill, and the farmers want to ensure climate change is a priority as this must-pass legislation is finalized.
