Health Care
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Why Presesce Matters
Love calls us to be present to the other just as we would want them to be present to us. -Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Bringing Angels to “Codes”
When we wonder about the causes of caregiver burnout, we may need to look no further than this example. When caregiving is treated as a transaction, burnout will occur because transactions really don’t matter. It’s relationships that count. And Dr.… Continue reading
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Ray and Emily – Why The War Still Matters
They probably never met. But the two people to your left are living witnesses to what caregiving was like during a war that killed tens of millions of people. And they are among the many who tell their stories on… Continue reading
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Open Forum – Favorite of the Week
In an effort to listen to readers, we would like to know which of the four essays from this week were of most interest to you. The choices are:Monday: Comfort MoviesTuesday: A Dying Professor’s Last MessageWednesday: Early AutumnThursday: Avoiding… Continue reading
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William Osler – The Founder of Modern Medicine
I like the language Osler picked to comment on his own life’s work. “I desire no other epitaph … than the statement that I taught medical students in the wards, as I regard this as by far the most useful… Continue reading
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Friday Open Forum: Self Care
One of the biggest challenges for caregivers is self-care. In the course of focusing on the needs of patients, co-workers, family and friends, self-care often gets lost. "I don’t have time to sit for five minutes with my eyes… Continue reading
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Living Faith
Ultimately, the question is not what faith or even whether the organization offers itself as religious. The crucial question is: Does the organization practice their own mission. It’s a great question for every charity. And a great challenge for each… Continue reading
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Friday Forum – Healthcare Reform
What do you think about healthcare reform? Do you support universal coverage or not Continue reading
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Polls: Americans Want Universal Coverage
What major faith traditions and the voice of history tells us is that our society will be judged on how we care for the “least of these” in our society. By this measure, our current society earns low marks. Isn’t… Continue reading
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Freedom From Worry – About Personal Healthcare Bills
Ultimately, these issues about our healthcare system are questions of Love. How can we insure that Love is the center of care regardless of the constraints of the system? This is the question each loving caregiver asks everyday. And on… Continue reading
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