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Health & Wellness November 2020

The Blind Man’s Lantern

Symposia Medicus faculty member and Martial Arts Grand Master 8th Degree Black Belt Dr. Michael Foley shares a story and insight surrounding the challenge of healthcare provider burnout. One evening after a Martial Arts class, a blind student approached the Master to request a lantern for his journey home. On hearing the request, the Master—who…

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Health & Wellness September 2020

Improving Outcomes of Babies and Mothers Who Require Emergency-Release Transfusions

by Robert D. Christensen, MD Dr. Robert Christensen first spoke for Symposia Medicus seven years ago this month at our inaugural Neonatal Care conference. With September being Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Awareness Month, Symposia Spotlight reached out to Dr. Christensen, who provided some important updates on neonatal transfusions. Timothy M. Bahr, MS, MD, Fellow…

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Get to Know Health & Wellness October 2020

Good for the Sole

I am an avid social dancer. I used to go out multiple times a week—to a local establishment for line dancing and country two-step and a local studio for west coast swing—but it won’t surprise anyone to hear that all of my regular dance venues are currently closed. Thankfully, I am still able to get…

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Health & Wellness July 2020 Newsletter

Addressing the Impact of Systemic Racism on Maternal Morbidity & Mortality

Cornelia Graves, MD, FACOG An esteemed speaker for Symposia Medicus, Dr. Cornelia Graves is extensively published and nationally recognized for her expertise in maternal disease states. Currently the Medical Director of Tennessee Maternal Fetal Medicine, she holds professorships at the University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University, and Meharry Medical College. Living in Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Graves…

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Get to Know Health & Wellness July 2020 Newsletter

Move It With Metzl

2019 Flashback of Dr. Jordan Metzl’s IronStrength on Intrepid class Dr. Jordan Metzl is a nationally-renowned physician, author, and fitness instructor who specializes in sports medicine and is an incredibly active member of the athletic world himself. We’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Dr. Metzl for over a decade. As a revered speaker…