ConnectCare MD

04/02/2026

Sometimes the smallest gifts carry the biggest reminders.
Today, this tiny bell from Meg Tyo at Sweethome Photography created a moment of stillness I didn’t know I needed.

Every year during the holiday rush, I intentionally pause—to slow down, reset, and give back by volunteering with the Salvation Army. This little bell instantly brought me back to that space of mindfulness, gratitude, and perspective.

A reminder to pause isn’t just for the holidays.
It’s something we need anytime life gets loud.

Especially today. 💛

30/01/2026

ConnectCare MD now offers bedside support--IN the hospital !

Dr. T provides physician-led INpatient advocacy—bringing clarity, communication, and confidence to hospital care.

Learn more by calling Dr. T directly at (585) 727-0235 for a complimentary consult.
www.ConnectCareMD.com

23/01/2026

I never forgot a lesson from an incredible hospice nurse:
“Always meet them where they are.”

That advice has served me well—whether I’m supporting a patient living with Alzheimer’s disease, talking with my adult daughters, or showing up for friends.

Today, I practiced what I preach… literally.

📬 Hand-delivering ConnectCare MD visit summaries door-to-door with a “house call” delivery.

Because clear communication shouldn’t end when the appointment does.

www.ConnectCareMD.com

19/01/2026

Thursday's episode of The Pitt landed on a line that stopped me in my tracks.

“What does your gut tell you?” says Dr. Robbie, the lead physician.
“Gut?” asks Dr. Al-Hashimi- the proponent of medical modernization.
“It’s this thing AI will never have." Dr. Robbie.

No pun intended—but there may be no place where “trust your gut” matters more than in medicine.

That “gut” isn’t guesswork.
It’s develops from years of experience, education, mentorship and most importantly, relationships with patients.

AI can follow algorithms, analyze data and support decision making.

But it cannot:
• Read the room
• Sense when something doesn’t fit
• Feel when a patient’s story isn’t complete
• Earn trust over time
• Hold a dying patient's hand

Our best clinical judgment lives at the intersection of the human connection, knowledge and experience, not AI.

13/01/2026

Honored & grateful to be asked back as a community expert for a Lifespan's 1-2-3 Caregiver Check-In. Click https://connectcaremd.com/newsletter/ to see my reflections on The Pitt and the real-life struggles caregivers face. At ConnectCare MD, this is exactly why advocacy matters—support is available, and no one has to navigate healthcare alone. 💙

https://connectcaremd.com/newsletter/

10/01/2026

Season 2 of The Pitt is here--highlighting the moments in healthcare that patients and families rarely forget—and why patient advocacy matters. Check out Dr. T's review now :⬇️” https://www.facebook.com/share/1BxbHjoPyy/

An emergency physician offers a raw, firsthand reflection on the hit series The Pitt, praising its unfiltered depiction of trauma medicine and how it hits closer to real-life ED chaos than any show before it.

08/01/2026

At ConnectCare MD, we believe no patient or family should feel overwhelmed at doctor appointments. We accompany patients to medical appointments, clarify the plan of care, and send easy-to-understand updates to you and your family the next day. Call today for a free consultation at (585) 727-0235.

Because when healthcare feels overwhelming, connection makes all the difference. 💙

19/12/2025

Happy National UGLY Sweater Day!
Don't have an ugly medical appointment-call Dr. T at (585)727-0235

11/12/2025

08/12/2025

To this day, hearing the Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ring brings me right back to childhood visits with my grandmother. We’d often run errands together, and one of her favorite places to go was our local Salvation Army Thrift Store, or “Sally’s” as she called it. She always said that she never needed anything but wanted to “go and look around”. She always left with something, and it was almost always something for someone else. Everyone at Sally’s knew and loved her, and occasional questions about the cost of items with missing price tags were answered with “for you Mary, $1.” She was an amazing, thoughtful, and generous soul—one that seemed to grow even warmer each time one of her treasures was passed on to someone else.
Sally’s gave so much in so many ways to both me and my gramma. Unknowingly, those who donated to Salvation Army gave far more than they ever imagined. They gave me cherished memories, gave us treasured times together, and gave everyone the reminder that the deepest, most heartfelt joy can be found in giving.
Now that I am an adult, it’s no wonder I look forward to volunteering at the annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign each year. Please join Santa and I as we share the holiday spirit at TOPS IN PANORAMA PLAZA IN PENFIELD THIS SATURDAY, 12/13 FROM 10 am TO 12 noon. Your donation, no matter how small or large brings joy to so many of the less fortunate in our community. Together, let’s keep the spirit of giving alive this season. See you there!

06/12/2025

Ready for respite? I can help!

Attention "The Pitt" fans! Caregiver burnout doesn’t happen all at once — it builds quietly, day after day.
This month’s newsletter dives into what The Pitt gets right about caregiver overload, why respite matters, and how families in our region may qualify for free respite.

If you’re caring for a loved one, you don’t have to do it alone.
Support is available, and taking a break isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

👉 Read the November issue of ConnectCAREs here: https://connectcaremd.com/newsletter/

05/12/2025

Attention "The Pitt" fans! Caregiver burnout doesn’t happen all at once — it builds quietly, day after day.
This month’s newsletter dives into what The Pitt gets right about caregiver overload, why respite matters, and how families in our region may qualify for free respite.

If you’re caring for a loved one, you don’t have to do it alone.
Support is available, and taking a break isn’t selfish — it’s essential.

👉 Read the November issue of ConnectCAREs here: https://connectcaremd.com/newsletter/