Erie “Chip” Chapman
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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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First Day-Last Day: More From Alumni Hit Parade
Memory sees so many as they looked back then at Toledo Riverside, Riverside Methodist, and Nashville Baptist Hospital. But I remember the loving presence of each today. That remains the same! Continue reading
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At the Core of Your Being
The summer after college graduation found me nestled back in Vermont, visiting family and friends. Soon I would begin my nursing career in California. It was a vibrant time of both anticipation and joy, especially with my best friend Susan’s… Continue reading
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I’m So Glad We Had That Time Together
After the wounded are healed, the ill vomit, the mom delivers, someone has to clean up, ensure the electricity works and staff cared for. Thank you caregivers for SHOWING UP. I’m so glad we had that time together. Continue reading
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“I Wish I Could Trade Places With You”
I was 22 and had just graduated college and earned my RN degree from Golden West Community College. I had my heart set on working at St. Joseph Hospital because of their reputation for excellence, high quality of care and… Continue reading
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“The Magnetic Flood of Sympathy and Friendship”
The requirement of professional distance for caregivers creates pitfalls. Too much distance seals off humanity. Falling too deeply into patient’s troubles can exhaust caregivers. Most of my fellow former caregivers at Baptist Hospital, Riverside Methodist, and Riverside Toledo found the… Continue reading
Journal of Sacred Work 