Let me first start by saying this whole “blogging” thing is new to me…and like all new things it is a bit scary to get started. But, like my oldest daughter always tells me, “just put one foot in front of the other”. It seems in today’s internet driven society a blog is how the world get to know you…or me in this case…so here it goes.
I’m a New York Italian Mama!
You’ve might have already read my bio page, but I wanted to use this first blog post as a more personal introduction. I was born in New York City to a very traditional Italian family (how I came to live in the “Land of Enchantment” is a whole other blog postJ). Both of my parents immigrated to the states from Sicily. With this heritage comes a very strong sense of family.
I am the proud mother of 2 daughters Teri and Wendy, a very active grandparent to my 5 grandchildren Alexandra, Nicholas, Samantha, Sarah and Kaileigh, and a soon to be great-grandma by Alexandra, due in December. I share this strong sense of family with you, because it is the backbone of who I am, and a big reason why I wanted to start my own medical practice.
You Are My Family
When you become a member of Functional Family Medicine, you become part of my family. As part of my family, I care deeply about you, your family, your physical and emotional well-being. I am fully vested in your outcomes, I want to share in your successes and be there to help you through your struggles. Should you ever need hospitalization or long term care, I will be a fierce advocate for your care.
Our Country’s Healthcare System is Seriously Flawed
It is an industry driven by the insurance companies. Insurance companies are driven by shareholders who want a return on their investment. Insurance companies want to provide a service in the cheapest manner possible so as to make as much money as possible.
So we all pay our premiums and do our best to navigate a healthcare system that is set up to succeed… for the shareholder not the patient. As a result you get less time with your primary doctor and doctors are burnt out because their patient load is so high.
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
I think Albert Einstein had our present healthcare system in mind when he made that statement! Expecting healthier American’s by continuing to give us the same old care is not going to work!
Direct Care is the New Model for Primary Care Practices
That is why Rodger and I decided to start Functional Family Medicine. We want to get back to what’s important – you, the patient. Direct Care is a new model for primary care practices popping up across the county. It is a revolution of health care providers and patients taking control back of our health and wellbeing.
If you aren’t already a member of our family call us for a complimentary consultation, follow us on Facebook, or sign up to receive my blog. If you are already a member of our family, sign up to start receiving my weekly blog posts. I will be sharing my insights and tips on many topics from living a healthy lifestyle to women’s issues, from newborn care to aging concerns and many topics in between.
I am grateful that you have taken a moment visit our Functional Family Medicine website, and read this “getting to know me” post. I look forward to expanding my family and getting to know you and your family.
