Amanda Bogie, MD

How many of you knew that April was “Financial Wellness Month?” I certainly did not and IN TRUTH actually prefer “Margarita Month” or something that brings less internal conflict with my mental health. However, I do believe this is the ideal time to discuss financial wellness, as the COVID pandemic has re-enforced its importance.

Financial wellness is similar to health wellness. If left to random chance and luck, the outcomes may not be as expected or desirable. In essence, the compound effect is in play here, which means reaping huge rewards from a series of small, smart choices. (Darren Hardy, The Compound Effect) read more

Jonathan Eisenberg, MD

I use topical preparations of lidocaine daily in the emergency department (ED) to temporarily anesthetize an area of skin for a procedure.  It is painless, has quick onset, works well, and has a low side effect profile.  With older children, I will inject lidocaine with similar results and only a small poke.  But a “low” side effect profile does not mean “no” side effects.  What happens when too much lidocaine is injected or a pre-procedure application at home goes awry? read more