This is spot on! So many useless topics in medical school just because they made for fertile test questions but HUGE areas that would really make a difference are completely ignored because “no room for them in the curriculum.” We have to change it now.

Take a couple of minutes to gives this a read, a true American hero has a few words for all of us as he passes. Much respect for Victor Correa, RIP. Coronavirus: Reflect on 9/11 hero Victor Correa's life and gain inspiration. tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

Love my guy Ryan D Leaf !! So awesome to watch him grow in recovery. Life is so good. Congrats on 8 years!

This is what I’m talking about. Be kind, get out side ourselves and help someone else, control what we can control (ourselves and our reactions to things) and we will come out better- guaranteed.

What about spending on your rent or a mortgage?

Interesting about NICU census Stephen Patrick, MD, MPH I was thinking about the effect of hand washing, surface disinfecting and social distancing on other viruses and bacteria that make us sick. My theory is that the symptomatic OTC medication market would take a significant hit.

I am full of gratitude and optimism this morning. Great challenges bring about great opportunity and I have control over my actions and reactions. Our country has always answered the bell despite our differences, this will be no different. Today, I’m bringing love and empathy.

I have never seen better timing for a book than Gerald Posner ‘s Pharma. This book is a long overdue call to action. Thanks to my friend Beth Macy for turning me on to it! Pharma is a must read, it should be a part of every medical school curriculum in the U.S.

When my son was 9, I went to treatment for opioid use disorder, I thought my life was over. Today, he’s 25 and he asked me to be the best man in his upcoming wedding. I have no words to describe the feeling I have right now. I’m so grateful for the people who helped me.

Important content here from my friend Stephen Patrick, MD, MPH Sometimes I feel guilty about how my addiction and treatment gifted me with the ability to process feelings related to my job, it has made me a better doctor and better person. I wish the same for all of my colleagues.

I’m always a Tennessean first! It doesn’t get much better than this where I’m from. Thanks to our Tenn National Guard. In the immortal words of my boy Wes Blankenship “if this don’t light your fire, your wood’s wet!”

“Empathy and kindness are essential tools needed for national recovery.” President George W. Bush I agree. I want to be more kind and empathetic. I strive to get outside of myself and help others. I want to do these things in all facets of my life.

“God’s address if often at the end of our road.” I believe it. I’ve never seen God in a burning bush or on a mountaintop, but I do see God in other people. I see awesome things people do on a daily basis and it motivates me to let others see God in me.

I tweeted earlier about seeing God in the people around me. Well, here you go! I promise this will make your day better. I don’t need either side of the political aisle to tell me what loving one another looks like, I can see for myself.

This picture makes Memorial Day real. I’ve learned to not take things for granted. I encourage my friends, family and patients to enjoy Memorial Day weekend, and remember those that sacrificed so we can enjoy all of the things we love.

Kids know how it’s done. I’m trying to be like them. x.com/GoodNewsCorres…

This is already happening where I live in Wilson County as well as Fall-Hamilton Elementary in Metro Nashville. We need it to be standard practice, the positives will be too numerous to count.

Believe it or not, wearing a mask saved my life. Here's how. drstephenloyd.com/post/wearing-a…

At the 2022 Rural Health Workshop: "Good money after bad: Evaluating the use of opioid settlement dollars" featuring Ellen Eldridge as moderator and panelists Stephen Loyd, MD, Sonia Canzater, & Jennifer Tourville. Register now! 🔗bit.ly/ahcjrural

Great kick off to Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council! #stopoverdosedeaths