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“Prayer” by Lizzie West:
Singer-songwriter reminds us that our loved ones live on in the sun and rain -
Rutgers Health Study May Improve End-of-Life Care:
Medicare data analysis finds that people typically follow one of nine paths -
Mary Oliver’s “Heavy” Speaks to the Weight of Grief:
The poet eloquently conveys the dizzying effect of loss
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Tag Archives: Nursing
How Can You Care for a Loved One Immediately after Death? An Interview with Susan Oppie, Part One
One Washcloth offers a simple, moving way for the bereaved to care for one who has died
Today in the first part of a two-part interview, SevenPonds speaks with Susan Oppie of One Washcloth. Susan has been in the medical field for over 19 years and has worked as everything from a Home Health Aide for the … Continue reading
Bringing Palliative Care into the Conversation
CSU Institute for Palliative Care addresses the growing need for education and public awareness in the field
California State University is tackling a shortage in palliative care workers by launching the first statewide educational and workforce development initiative dedicated specifically to palliative care. With an aging population and an increase in the number of people living with … Continue reading
California Nurses’ Strike and the Loss of Judith Ming
Medical error by replacement nurse causes tragic death of Oakland woman
Last weekend, ovarian cancer patient Judith Ming, 66, died as a result of a tragic hospital error at Oakland’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. While medical errors are not uncommon, Ming’s death has drawn widespread attention because of its unusual … Continue reading