Today has been a long day at Montefiore. I must tell you I am a hot commodity in the ICU. This is because today I had a Swan-Ganz inserted, which is a rarity in the Pediatric ICU. A Swan-Ganz (or Swan for short) is a catheter that monitors the pressures in my heart and serves […]

I may not be in my own bed, but I am in a bed and comfortable. It has been a long day starting with a long drive from DC to New York, where I am admitted at Montefiore Children’s Hospital. This all started last Friday, when I wasn’t feeling well. I didn’t want to Skype […]

The biggest stress of a recent college grad is most likely the tough job market. Having been a sociology major — trust me — the pressure is on and heavy. At 21 I am supposed to be making tough decisions like what sexy cocktail should I order at the bar tonight? And worrying about when the real […]