Torres Hodges Podiatry

04/01/2026

03/30/2026

Taking an intentional breather from my weekly Monday blogs in April.

Looking to be live at:
4/6 Live Webinar: Podiatry Meetings
4/16-19 Savannah: DPC Pediatric Summit
4/29-5/3 Sandestin: ALPMA Beachside Scientific Seminar

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03/23/2026

This week reminded me that medicine isn’t just about science — it’s about people, stories, and trust that spans generations.

I had the privilege of caring for the fourth generation of the Messina family — a moment that made me pause and appreciate how powerful relationships can be in healing.

In today’s world of EMRs, checkboxes, and algorithms, connection still matters most. That’s the heartbeat of real care — and it’s something no AI will ever replace.

A reflection on connection, continuity, and the part of medicine no algorithm can replace.

03/16/2026

Physician, practice owner, patient — I’ve seen the healthcare grift from every angle.

Time for employers and patients to ask better questions and make bold decisions.

Seeing the system from all sides taught me one thing: it's time to buy healthcare differently.

03/14/2026

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03/09/2026

We teach doctors to give patients informed consent—but no one gives it to them about their own careers.

Maybe that’s the lesson medicine is ready to remember!

The hidden lesson in medical training that affects not just physicians—but every patient they’ll ever treat.

03/02/2026

Somewhere along the line, medicine stopped feeling like ours.

We started wearing jerseys that didn’t quite fit—those of hospital systems, insurers, or expectations.

But the truth? You still get to choose your game. You still get to wear what represents you.

So… what’s the game, and which jersey are you wearing?

Two athletes, two flags, and the quiet drift we all feel in medicine—and how to find your way back.

03/01/2026

Day One at the summit — fueled by ideas, collaboration, and innovation that's reshaping the future of care.