Tag: Hospital

  • What the Mayo Clinic can teach us about personal growth

    Last weekend, I watched “The May Clinic: Faith, Hope, and Science” by Ken Burns. I’ve always been a fan of Ken Burns’ work, and this documentary was a fascinating look into one of the greatest hospitals on earth, its history, innovation, and the people they’ve helped. At times, it was very touching. The Mayo clinic…

  • Royally tricked: prank call no laughing matter

    There’s a bizarre story about two Australian radio show hosts who prank called the King Edward VII Hospital in London where Kate Middleton was staying while being treated for severe morning sickness. In the skit, hosts pretend to be Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles. They first speak with an nurse who connects the shock jocks…

  • The story of the time I had to go to the Emergency Room

    I’ve gone to the emergency room once in my life. And it was a year ago today. This is that story… So last summer, for a few days, I kept having these shooting pains in my side. At times, they weren’t so bad. At other times, they were terrible. So I sought medical advice (although…