Ginevra Mills
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/27/2022
Learning to say NO
Is the propensity to say ‘yes ’ to everything learned as part of pre-med school—Yes, I can take those extra courses—or innate to people who want to be doctors, wonders Dr. Ginevra Mills. - 2/24/2022
'In 2020, I was involved in a terrible outcome'
For months Dr. Ginevra Mills was wrecked by the thought that her role in someone else’s life was nothing but devastating for them—but an exchange with the family eventually brought some closure. - 2/21/2022
My tortuous journey to joy
Deciding on a career path didn’t come easy, but in the end, I let passion be my guide. - 2/10/2022
Talking with patients about complementary alternative medicine
Currently, in the field of fertility treatment, there is very little high-quality scientific evidence to support the benefit of most alternative medicine. But that doesn't mean my patients aren't trying many different treatments. - 1/30/2022
This pandemic has outstayed its welcome
‘We’re still in a pandemic, you know….’ The check-out clerk said to me in a sarcastic and contemptuous tone. I wanted to scream. - 1/27/2022
New Year’s resolutions starting to fizzle?
I call for the death of the “better health” resolution. Here are 10 resolutions that aren’t about your health and that you can make—and keep—any time of year. - 12/30/2021
When self-care is self-preservation
Self-care has always been a necessity and not a choice. In the past when I failed to meet that necessity for myself, the consequences manifested as extreme stress, doubt, burnout, and an overwhelming desire to quit. - 12/8/2021
Navigating new holiday traditions in the time of COVID
There doesn’t seem to be a single aspect of our lives, not the least of which is planning new holiday traditions, that hasn’t been derailed by the never-ending pandemic. How about you? - 11/20/2021
'Tis the season . . . for bright lights and SSRIs
Every year in mid-November, I get serious about my HAPPY light, and I’m not afraid to admit it. But for many of us, talking about taking medication for seasonal affective disorder or depression is not as easy. - 11/15/2021
Health and education, not supply and demand
When parents want smaller classes or better school programming, there aren’t more teachers or schools built to accommodate. And, when everyone wants a second opinion, there just aren’t enough doctors to go around.
