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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Joaquin N. Diego, MD, FCCP, FACC
Mary L. Gavin, MD
Meg Meeker, MD
Alvaro Restrepo, MD
Suja Pilli, MD
Shaun J. Adams, MSN, FNP-C
Jeannie Harden, FAAPMR
Allie Casazza
Sassi Swanson
Mallory Strock
Maydeline Moreno
Sarah May Bates
Davide Castellano
Rubel Shelly
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Slow down, take a deep breath, rejuvenate; time passes at its
own rhythm. Some months last for years; others fly by with a
flurry of activities; they leave us no time to breathe, let alone
reflect on what’s happening. January was one of those months
for me, but despite how quickly it passed, I never failed to
notice the good we were doing. I’ve never been more proud.
I still can’t believe how lucky I am to work with the people I
that I work with and to be a part of something that positively
impacts lives.
Traditionally, visions of love and grandiose gestures spring to
mind this time of year. Between boxes of chocolates, bouquets
of roses, and expensive lingerie, we relish in the possibility of
everlasting love. This February, I challenge you to look past the
pomp and circumstance and delve deeper. Look at love, your
heart, and your intimate relationships through a new lens.
This issue of Healthy Magazine features the important
February topics, but with a new spin. Our writers go beyond
the surface and give us a clearer picture of Health, Love, and
Wellness. No matter your point of view, we’re sure you’ll find
fascinating nuggets, worthwhile ideas and, more importantly,
a new perspective on the old standards that will leave you
feeling excited about the possibilities.
While February tends to focus on romance, I choose to
focus on celebrating everyone in my life. Thank you for your
messages. Your personal stories, your feedback, and your kind
messages have inspired us to continue to work hard for you.
This month is dedicated to love; I want to extend my heartfelt
gratitude and love to each of you. Happy Valentine’s Day and
may February be your best month yet.
All my love;
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