by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Mar 21, 2023 | Medical Conditions
Leukemia was once a fatal disease — in the majority of cases, at least — that largely affected children. Now, thanks to decades of funding and research on leukemia, it’s no longer a definitive death sentence. Leukemia is now considered a chronic condition — like...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Spring break is such a fun time of year. You can visit family and friends, travel somewhere new, and do something exciting and daring. I know those of us in Indiana are ready to travel to warmer climates, but before you embark on your trip, it’s important to consider...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Mar 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
We deal with things that are hot, flammable, or explosive all the time, and we usually don’t think twice about the risks. Until we get burned, that is. Maybe you’ve touched a hot pan or oven rack in the kitchen. Maybe you’ve been hurt by a candle, or a match that...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Feb 14, 2023 | Medical Conditions
Forgetting your car keys. Forgetting why you walked into a room. Not being able to remember the name of somebody you’ve known for 20 years. Sound familiar? I get calls from patients after these incidents all the time. “Why is my memory getting worse?” they ask. Often,...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Jan 24, 2023 | Concierge Medicine
When you hear the term “patient advocacy,” what comes to mind? Maybe a grandmother who needs someone to schedule her doctor’s appointments, transport her to and from visits, and organize her medications. But it’s not just the elderly who need a patient advocate....
