Perspective
The Catholic Doctor: When the heart beats too fast
Some time ago, I was trying to convince one of my patients to exercise. His response makes me smile every time I think about it. “Doc, I am a firm […]
Perspective
The Catholic Doctor: Nurses are the real heroes
May 6-12th is designated National Nurses week. May 6, National Nurses Day, begins the week honoring the dedicated nurses across this country for their exemplary work. The week ends on […]
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The legacy of a special child
On Sept. 7, 2010, a baby boy was born in a hospital in Missouri. His mother named him Simon and proclaimed “he was absolutely perfect to our family.” This was […]
Perspective
The Catholic Doctor: The gift of a good night’s sleep
What is it with kids and teenagers? It’s nothing for them to sleep 12 hours or more if given the opportunity. I can still remember that in college it was […]
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A special letter
By Dr. David Kaminskas It was Friday evening, May 20, 1983, when I saw a 66-year-old minister at the request of his son. The son was an intensive care unit […]
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Dr. Gianna Beretta Molla, physician and saint
By Dr. David Kaminskas We are encouraged by our religious leaders to study and emulate the saints to receive inspiration and guidance in our daily lives. I would like to […]
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Life is a gift
By Dr. David Kaminskas Recently I saw a patient in my office for a routine heart checkup. He had bypass surgery many years ago and was still doing well. As […]
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The fountain of youth
By Dr. David Kaminskas The closest thing to the fountain of youth is exercise. I think I just heard the sound of hundreds of Today’s Catholic newspapers slamming shut. Exercise […]
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Am I having a stroke?
By Dr. David Kaminskas A number of years ago one of my wife’s favorite uncles was visiting us from South Bend and began to have a stroke. Actually, there were […]