Erie Chapman Foundation

  • 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

    A Day in the Life of a Home Health Nurse
  • 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

    Has Been or Never Was?
  • 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

    Can Compassion Survive?
  • 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

    The Opportunity She Had Been Waiting For!
  • 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

    One Word Caregivers Can Never Use
  • 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

    Living in the Now
  • Dr. “Nick” Baird – RMH Alum Extraordinaire

    All caregivers serve others. Some even serve millions. One example is Dr. Nick Baird. Continue reading

    Dr. “Nick” Baird – RMH Alum Extraordinaire
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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