Upcoming Meeting

Hopefully everyone enjoyed this beautiful Spring weekend. Spring brings new life as we are reminded with the foliage returning and the grass growing. As we begin a new week, some of us are glad to return to work and face the daily challenges that each of our careers bring. For some, like me with this past weekend, work may actually be relaxing. I didn't realize how long the "honey-do" list had grown.

I love what I do and taking care of patients. It brings happiness to my life as well as a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. These are all good things for the soul.

As with all jobs, there is typically a downside. For us, it is the insurance and the bureaucracy . But this week, we have an opportunity to meet with Senator Connie Sipes and Rep. Bill Cochran. I arranged a meeting on Wednesday evening to have both of them meet with physicians to discuss pressing issues.

We are looking forward to venting our frustrations in hope that they can begin to grasp the complexity and seriousness of the current healthcare situation in Floyd County. Most people feel better when someone at least takes the time to listen. We have little hope that any major changes will occur based on our meeting, but it does give one a sense of understanding. That goes a long way to renewing our sense of purpose.