Steven Kassels, M.D. Archive
In my last blog, I implored our public officials to not just talk the talk, but to really walk the walk. But doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other medical professionals must not take a back seat; and in …
Last month, I had the honor of serving as a keynote speaker at the New Hampshire Citizens Heath Initiative Annual Symposium, which was hosted by the University of New Hampshire’s Institute for Health Policy and Practice. During my presentation, I …
President Trump stated in his Afghanistan speech of August 24, 2017 that, “We are not nation building again … But to prosecute this war, we will learn from history”. Fortunately, our news media decided not to publish fake statements without …
So here we are on the cusp of choosing another POTUS and what a relief it will be to finally have this election season behind us. My only hope is that after whoever wins (and yes, I have my fingers …
For the first time in U.S. history, the SurgeonGeneral has sent letters to each and every physician warning them about the Opioid Epidemic. Dr. Vivek Murthy is not only asking for changes in prescription practices, but also "asking clinicians to help …
I am honored to have Geoff Kane, MD, MPH as a guest blogger this week. I have known Geoff for many years and he is not only an extremely competent physician, but also possesses the highest degree of compassion for patients …
As you may recall, the first blog in this series, Reason #1 for the Heroin Epidemic was “Blame the Doctors”. And now here we are again implicating the medical profession as a contributing factor. But this week I want to …
Welcome back to my addiction blog and I hope that as we discuss the final four reasons for the heroin epidemic, you will remember that there are solutions within reach. The issue of Supply & Demand directly relates to both …
I could not let this day pass without commenting on International Overdose Awareness Day. We repeatedly read in the media and listen to politicians about the cost of this and the cost of that. When was the last time you heard …
NIMBY – Not In My Back Yard – is the rallying cry heard from many politicians and citizens when asked if there is a drug problem in their neighborhood or if they would welcome a drug treatment facility. “Sure, maybe …
