A cradle Catholic retired Family Physician, living with his wife, Angelika, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Gruich has four grown children and six grandchildren. He is a former CCD teacher, Eucharistic minister, and member of his parish council. He has been a sponsor for RCIA candidates. His website is www.charlesgruichmd.com.

Dr. Gruich has written a book THE SILENT KILLER on preventive health failures and their consequences, encouraging those who seek to improve their health to exercise preventive health care.