Erie “Chip” Chapman
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To Reach the Open Hand
When I reflected upon what I might offer for this Labor Day weekend, my hope is that you might find some respite from all your toil. This is for all caregivers… for you are in my heart and in my… Continue reading
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A Day in the Life of a Home Health Nurse
During my nursing career, I have held various positions, including a period as an educator facilitating nursing orientation for home health. As part of that orientation, I often asked newly hired nurses to write about a memorable experience they had… Continue reading
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Has Been or Never Was?
Whether old or young, make sure you some day you can say you were a great has-been not a lousy never-was. Continue reading
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Can Compassion Survive?
The last best hope for humanity as we know it is to redefine human relevance in a robot age. Now! Continue reading
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The Opportunity She Had Been Waiting For!
Kaesha radiates a joyfulness that effortlessly lights up any room she enters. Her presence exudes warmth and compassion, and her vibrant energy is a beacon of hope for everyone she meets. As the greeter at the cancer center's radiation department,… Continue reading
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One Word Caregivers Can Never Use
When I took over Baptist Hospital in 1998 it was a patient facing organizational death. We replaced panic with peak performance and turned huge losses into a gain and saved the “patient’s” life. Failure became new life under a new… Continue reading
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Living in the Now
Saturday, six of us — former home health colleagues and long-time friends — gathered to celebrate Suan's 84th birthday. Though she no longer recalls our names, she was happy to have our company, and her face lit up with delight… Continue reading
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Dr. “Nick” Baird – RMH Alum Extraordinaire
All caregivers serve others. Some even serve millions. One example is Dr. Nick Baird. Continue reading
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The Ripple Effect of Caring Acts
Always remember that more persons care about your welfare than you could imagine; then, when someone you know has a rough patch, reach out and show you care! Continue reading
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First Day-Last Day: More Caregivers in Alumni Hit Parade
I remember the loving presence of each today. Continue reading
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