How One Surgeon Brought Military Medicine to Your City

How One Surgeon Brought Military Medicine to Your City

Most people never think about trauma care until they need it. Then, in a single moment, everything changes. A car accident. A fall. A sudden emergency. And suddenly, the quality of care available in your city matters more than anything else. I have spent over 40 years...
Cincinnati’s Healthcare Boom in 2026 Looks Big on Paper

Cincinnati’s Healthcare Boom in 2026 Looks Big on Paper

By Jay Johannigman, retired surgeon in Cincinnati Cincinnati is in one of those rare moments when a city can feel itself growing in real time. You can see it in cranes, new buildings, and expansion plans across the region. In healthcare, though, growth means more than...
Reflections on the John R. Border Memorial Lectureship

Reflections on the John R. Border Memorial Lectureship

This week, I had the honor of speaking at the John R. Border Memorial Lectureship at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. It was a meaningful experience to stand before a roomful of colleagues, students, and professionals...

Trauma Surgeons vs. ER Doctors

ER doctors and trauma surgeons respond to emergencies, and ER doctors often react to accidents and trauma-related injuries. There is, however, a difference between the two specialties. Skill Sets An ER doctor receives all types of patients. These include patients with...

How to Become a Trauma Surgeon in the Military?

Trauma surgeons are always on demand in the military. Soldiers are in danger of injuries in the usual cause of their duties, and having people who can treat them effectively embedded in their ranks is imperative. If you have the requisite qualifications, there will...