Tag Archives: Serious Illness



 The Last Man by Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley speculates on the end of mankind from an incurable plague

Known widely as the author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley horrified us with her notorious monster brought to life with more humanity than we care to admit. She wrote much more than Frankenstein, however, and her later, lesser-known novel The Last … Continue reading

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How Can We Support Families of Children with Serious Illness? An Interview with Jennifer Belke

Whether mending a broken bone or facing the death of a child, Child Life Services can help children and families cope with a hospital stay

The UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, part of the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco, is one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation. They offer compassionate care for virtually all pediatric conditions, including cancer, heart disease, neurological … Continue reading

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