December 2009
9 posts
When Does Death Start? →
An article in last Sunday’s NYTimes Magazine offers a good discussion of organ donation after cardiac death (D.C.D.).
“In a study recently published in the Journal of Religion and Health, only 42% of...”
– Rev. Dr. Walter J. Smith, S.J. President & CEO of HealthCare Chaplaincy
Yikes - we’ve got a lot of work to do…
WatchCompassion is not only a matter of the heart, but a mindful commitment to engage one’s whole self in the alleviation of suffering. (more reflections here.)
Compassion is one of our hospital’s core values. This charter could be a tool to promote this value and it’s meaning.
Health at Risk: Area rates low marks in health,... →
Here’s an article from today’s Muskegon Chronicle that introduces our Community Health Needs Assessment.
It’s my hope that this series of articles will generate community-wide discussion on how we can begin to address our health needs.
Full Disclosure: I’m quoted a few times.
Gianna --The Catholic Healthcare Center for Women →
We combine comprehensive primary care with specialized obstetrical and gynecologic care and serve women with a deep commitment to honoring their dignity and natural ecology of their bodies.
A new program at St. Vincent’s Manhattan to provide primary care and specialized OB/GYN care for women consistent with Catholic medical ethics.
Dogs for Ethics Committees and Ethics Consultants →
Thaddeus Pope suggests that it might be helpful to bring a dog along on your next ethics consulation.
I agree!
“A lady with a service dog was in our beautiful new Chapel, which was blessed and...”
– A real-life story from the new hospital.
(via) Lindahl
