Identifying and managing high-risk patients during COVID-19

Identifying and managing high-risk patients during COVID-19

By Dr. Seleem R. Choudhury

More people are infected with and have died from the coronavirus in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world, according to the available data at the time of this article’s publication (Andrew, 2020). Even with these astounding numbers, researchers are almost certain that the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have been significantly undercounted, since individuals with few to no symptoms are rarely tested.

An entrepreneurial approach to healthcare’s challenges

An entrepreneurial approach to healthcare’s challenges

An entrepreneur notoriously lives by accepting the risks of a new idea or venture with the possibility of enjoying the rewards. The business world is full of entrepreneurs bringing innovative solutions to problems and increasing profits for businesses…

Providing compassionate care while wearing a face mask

Providing compassionate care while wearing a face mask

Interpreting facial cues is a central component of effective communication. In his 1865 book, Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals, Charles Darwin argued that our brains are able to extract a tremendous amount of subtle detail from just a glance…

Vital Signs: Critical Access Hospitals are Community Hospitals

Vital Signs: Critical Access Hospitals are Community Hospitals

By Dr. Seleem R. Choudhury

Originally published by the Caledonian Record, May 9, 2019

Almost one fifth of the US population live in a rural area. In Vermont, one of the most rural states in the country, rural hospitals act as a health anchor for our communities. These hospitals, known as Critical Access Hospitals (CAH), also are major contributors to the local economy and are the largest employers in their regions.

Vital Signs: Using Patient Portals to Help Manage Your Health

Vital Signs: Using Patient Portals to Help Manage Your Health

By Dr. Seleem R. Choudhury

Originally published by the Caledonian Record, Mar. 7, 2019

When you visit a health care organization’s website you may notice that you have the ability to manage your health care and view your online health record through a patient portal. Stemming from legislation that necessitates that patients have timely electronic access to various elements of their health information, patient portals give patients access to information about their health and care at hospitals in the Northeast Kingdom and across the nation.

Vital Signs: Building New Habits in the New Year

Vital Signs: Building New Habits in the New Year

By Dr. Seleem R. Choudhury

Originally published by the Caledonian Record, Jan. 3, 2019

It’s that time of year again!

The time of year when people start to talk about their New Year’s resolutions, which we make to improve our lives in some way. Various studies have found that health-related resolutions, such as exercising more or eating healthier, are the top goals set each year. Keeping with that trend, the most common aspirations for the coming year in the U.S. are to eat healthier, get more exercise, and save more money, according to a YouGov poll.