by Pat McCaw | Aug 17, 2026 | medical, Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
I was honored to speak at the 2026 graduation of the Mercy One Genesis Quad Cities Family Practice Residency program. I’m fortunate to work as adjunct part-time faculty and to help guide young physicians as they grow into compassionate and caring doctors....
by Pat McCaw | Jun 30, 2026 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
I’m so proud of my daughter. She has the drive and ambition to follow her dreams. After a grueling six month job search, she landed her dream job in Manhattan. It’s everything she’s ever wanted and more. The mom in me is ecstatic, proud, and...
by Pat McCaw | May 2, 2026 | Pat's Chat, Travel
Nobody can accuse me of not having any hobbies… I have too many to count. Recently, I added rockhounding to my list. I research and learn, and stare at the ground everywhere I walk. I discovered that a geode is the Iowa state rock; and Keokuk, Iowa, is the geode...
by Pat McCaw | Oct 2, 2025 | Pat's Chat, sequoia, Travel, Uncategorized
I’m happiest on a forest trail inhaling the pine-scented air and wandering aimlessly. When a breeze rustles the overhead leaves and squirrels zip around in the undergrowth, a sense of peace settles upon me. Every time I hike in nature, I swear I’m ready...
by Pat McCaw | Sep 10, 2025 | book review, parenting, Pat's Chat, picture books, Uncategorized
It’s Back-to-School time, but it’s not all pencils and school buses. This commercial speaks to the grim reality of the modern classroom: The video is sponsored by Sandy Hook Promise whose mission is to end school shootings and gun violence. How do we...
