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Author Archives: Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Taking Turns: Stories from the HIV/AIDS Care Unit 371″ by MK Czerwiec
MK Czerwiec's graphic novel provides a first-person look at the AIDS unit at Illinois Masonic Hospital during the height of the AIDS epidemic in 1995
Deaths in the Midwest due to the AIDS epidemic reached an all-time high in 1995. One year prior, in 1994, MK Czerwiec, a nurse, artist and writer, took her first nursing job with the HIV/AIDS Care Unit 371 of Illinois … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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“You Want it Darker” by Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen's title song from his final album, "You Want it Darker," explores philosophical dilemmas, existential questions, and his own mortality.
Leonard Cohen was a Candian singer-songwriter known for his songs of incredible depth, passion, and poeticism. Throughout his long career, his simple yet layered lyricism has explored themes of religion, sexuality, politics and loss. In his later years, his … Continue reading
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Why Are Patient’s and Physician’s Psychological Attributes Important in End-of-Life Care?
An interview with Dr. Paul Duberstein, a public health psychologist and professor at Rutgers University, Part Two
Today SevenPonds continues our two-part interview with Dr. Paul Duberstein, a public health psychologist, professor, and Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy at Rutgers University. Dr. Duberstein’s earlier work centered on identifying risk factors for suicide and … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
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What Are Indicators of “Aggressive Care” at the End-of-Life?
An interview with Dr. Paul Duberstein, a public health psychologist and professor at Rutgers University, Part One
Today SevenPonds speaks with Dr. Paul Duberstein, a public health psychologist, professor, and Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy at Rutgers University. Dr. Duberstein’s earlier work centered on identifying risk factors for suicide and depression in … Continue reading
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“Poem (If I knew exactly why the chestnut tree)” by Frank O’Hara
Frank O'Hara’s 1951 poem tackles the subject of inevitable change and posits why we shouldn’t try to rationalize it.
Frank O’Hara was a mid-20th century New York poet who did not follow traditional poetic form. Instead, his poetry was conversational, deeply personal, and often experimental. To read a Frank O’Hara poem is to experience an intimate conversation that feels … Continue reading
What is the Cost of Ageism in the United States?
A study published in The Gerontologist finds that negative stereotypes associated with aging can lead to more health problems and a yearly cost of $63 billion
Ageism in healthcare is estimated to be costing the United States $63 billion per year. Ageism includes age discrimination, negative stereotypes about older individuals, and negative self-perceptions about aging. This can include patronizing language that’s altered or “infantilized,” and the … Continue reading
