We are motivated to make this site different and more useful than most other medical information sites on the web.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Here are some of the factors making it difficult to understand health issues:

1. Sensationalization by the media and influence by profit motivated industry.
2. Rapid changes in technology for diagnosis and treatment.
3. A lack of baseline knowledge on the part of the public as a whole.
4. The rapid pace of the healthcare system that can get in the way of truly informing the patient and family.

The Health Care Village is devoted to addressing these challenges and helping patients and their loved ones develop the knowledge and tools to approach their own situations,  positioned for wellness and longevity. There are important positive features that our village emphasizes that separate us from other websites. Primary among them include:

1. We are not sponsored by profit motivated elements in medical care. This allows us to have a more unbiased approach.
2. The ability and willingness to address your personal medically related question. We will review, and share with you, the most recent literature that is pertinent to your situation. This will allow you to work with your provider to ensure the best care possible.
3. The combination of clinical, research and educational experience that allows translation of complicated medical information into terms understandable by all.

We look forward to addressing the issues that are key to your health and lifestyle. Please submit topics that are of most interest to you so that we can inform you and all of our other subscribers.