Scott Rifkin, MD, Author at JMORE

An Invitation to Today’s World

by Scott Rifkin, MD | Sep 3, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note

Dear Readers, I have been struggling with what I wanted to write about this month. The editors always want me to discuss the contents of the edition and I always want to discuss social issues. Since I’m the boss, I usually win. I was about to cave in and discuss this...

Don’t Miss This Moment

by Scott Rifkin, MD | Jul 30, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note

Dear Readers, Last week, I got to visit my two grandchildren. One is aged two and the other just a month old. The logistics of being able to see them safely was not easy but I will not bore the readers with the details. I watched the two-year-old play. The dialogue in...

It Would be Easy

by Scott Rifkin, MD | Jun 3, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note

It would be easy to blame the rioting in American cities on the rioters. It would be easy to match rioting with unbeatable force. It would be easy to ignore the issues that are dividing us in this country. It would be easy to ignore the social issues that bring pain...

Love is Priceless

by Scott Rifkin, MD | Feb 3, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note

Dear Readers, Life has its high points and low points. We celebrate great moments and endure great tragedies. The simple life of our childhood gives way to the reality of adulthood. Our salvation is love — it cheers us, gives us hope, and raises us from the depths of...

Rays of Hope

by Scott Rifkin, MD | Dec 5, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Publisher's Note

Dear Readers, Time moves so fast. My grandson, Aaron, is a marvel at 20 months old. I remember his father at that age and realize how much I missed due to my medical residency. Every new ability is a wonder. He says my name and I light up. I sat on a Southwest...