Doctor prepares to climb Everest to raise money for kids

FRACKVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local doctor is preparing for the biggest personal challenge of his life, but that challenge isn’t just about him. Dr. James Greenfield is packing his bags; he’s got boots, band-aids, and lots of layers, to keep him going as he climbs the tallest mountain in the world. Before he…

Climbing for Hope 2017

Dr. James Greenfield is joining a team of trekkers in Nepal to raise funds for Care Highway International, a children’s health & education charity in Kenya. The expedition takes place from November 6th – 22nd when trekkers starting from Kathmandu ascend over 5,380 meters or 17,600 feet to reach Base Camp Everest. Dr. Greenfield became…

CMS chief: ‘MACRA will promote coordinated, patient-focused care’

In remarks to the AOA House of Delegates, Andy Slavitt thanked DOs for the care they provide to rural and underserved patients. By LAURA SELBY THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016 What’s wrong with health care today? Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt, who has sought feedback from consumers and clinicians across the…