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Dr. J. Patrick "President Pat" Vandersluis is our fearless leader here at HealthRx. He spends much of his time learning about and researching cardiology, bioengineering, medical informatics, and health IT. Someday Pat plans to write a novel that has nothing to do with any of those things. In his little free time, he enjoys Battlestar Galactica, home improvement, How It's Made, and circus peanuts. Say hi to Pat on email or LinkedIn.

Kelly Morgan is our Director of Marketing. She is a health communication researcher, adjunct professor, and a fitness instructor outside of HealthRx. Kelly has also been "fixin' to" finish writing a novel for the last five years, but prefers talking about it to doing it. She also enjoys party stores, ghost stories, fashion mags, The Simpsons, and ginger tea. Holler at Kelly on email, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter.

Patrick Walsh is our COO. He directs operations from our offices in Myrtle Beach (tough duty) and cracks the whip when the rest of us start going down rat holes. Pat is crazy for golf at its highest level (so the Golf Channel is a favorite), American history, classic movies, fast cars (as they go by), and an occasional Rocky Patel and cognac. Send your love to Pat by email .

Eric Morgan is our Director of Advanced Technologies. He specializes in iPad development, but willingly dabbles in less exciting "hacking" as well. In his spare time, Eric brews beer and occupies Micro Center. Eric loves sci-fi, fast cars, Batman, and fancying himself as an Ancient Alien Astronaut Theorist. Transmit geeky messeges to Eric on email or LinkedIn.

Lauren Spengler is our Customer Support Manager.  She spends her time guiding researchers down the easiest path to solving their problems. Lauren has also spearheaded our healthy company fitness initiative! She is a self-proclaimed "funky puppy" who loves bowling, live music, crafting, indoor rock climbing, painting, and being and advocate for women's health. Tell her all your secrets by email.

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I have learned a lesson today about challenging smart people.  Some months ago I casually mentioned that if someone could find me a gym-safe Viking horned helmet, I would wear it in my workout routine every day until I reached a specific fitness goal.  The notion was simply that contractual public humiliation might cause me to work harder to meet the goal faster. 

All this was inspired by a walk through the Fairfax Fall Festival where the Sons of Norway were displaying cool horned helmets.  Most experts agree that there were likely no horns on the helmets of real Viking warriors since their close-quarters combat style made them impractical, but horns are a good look nonetheless.  The 6’8” son of Norway parading back and forth in front of the booth wore the “el Presedente” of horned helmets and I was instantly sold.  The problem was I am not 6’8”, not of Norwegian descent, and favor Fred Flintstone more than a Viking warrior.  Plus, it wasn’t gym safe.  Still, I took the story to work.

So, at the beginning of a new year, when we seem compelled to set new goals, I find myself hoisted on my own petard.  It seems our Kelly Morgan’s resolution was to master sewing, after a long flirtation with a machine given as a wedding gift three years ago.  The horned helmet below will motivate some good workouts, believe me.  I am nearly giddy as I picture myself astride the elliptical trainer, urr, I mean treadmill, with my new look.  If you see me at LifeTime Fitness in Fairfax, come say hi.

Happy New Year to all.


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