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Dr. Michel Elie and Dr Vanessa Delisle are behind the GRASP Project. They spoke to Andrew Carter about their project and the money received through Bell Let's Talk.

Therese B. Pandl, RN, MN, MBA, FACHEExecutive SummaryTherese is a healthcare executive, with over 35 years of progressive leadership in large, complex health care systems. Successful record of achievement in building integrated systems of care, advancing physician alignment, improving clinical delivery systems as well as developing successful risk-based payment models. She has led strategic growth initiatives including multiple physician integration initiatives, alignment of independent hospitals, development of a provider-sponsored health plan as well as service line expansions. Operationally, Therese drove a division structure to reduce redundancies, increase efficiency and reduce costs across the continuum. Therese is recognized for developing teams that produce significant results while maintaining effective board, physician, and staff relationships. Passionate about coaching to enhance leadership capacity, driving improvements in safety, quality, and affordability.Professional Experiences• HSHS: Eastern Wisconsin Division President and CEO• HSHS: President and CEO St. Vincent Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center• Columbia St. Mary's: Executive Vice President and COO; Executive VP of Hospital Operations; EVP Ozaukee Region• St. Mary's Hospital, Ozaukee: Senior VP and COO.• St. Mary's Milwaukee: Vice President of Operations; Vice President of Patient Services, Director Special Projects, and Education; various clinical leadership positions Key Career Accomplishments• Achieved highest performing division within system as Division President and CEO, drove performance of 4 hospitals including the partner relationship with an integrated physician clinic with over 400 providers (Prevea Health) and minority affiliation with a fifth hospital. Grew revenue and operating margin by over 35% over the 11 years served.• Served on system-wide strategy team and led various system initiatives including clinical and operational improvements.• Developed financial integration and partnership models with large multi-specialty physician group and separately with a progressive medical oncology group.• Led initiative to implement EMR in division, which was later adopted and installed across the system.• Developed strategic partnerships with regional hospitals through minority equity investments and service line strategies to coordinate care in broader market.• Created Division structure for all 4 hospitals to function cooperatively with a single executive team, shared management, spreading expertise to drive highly reliable patient care, providing standardized, high quality support to each facility. Reduced management structure by over 50%.• Implemented service line structure across the division, with vision, strategic plan and dashboards for each line. Growth and performance improvement demonstrated in each line.• Led development of provider-sponsored health plan in partnership with well-respected existing insurer to leverage their infrastructure. Previously served as president of hospital-physician organization, which contracted with managed care to drive appropriate payment protocols.• Developed designated Children's hospital within a hospital, achieving significant community support through a successful multi-million-dollar capital campaign with Aaron Rodgers as Honorary Campaign Chair.• Designed and delivered regional system agenda for performance improvement, including quality & safety, executive sponsor for LEAN program, data- driven efficiency processes and improving patient satisfaction.• Oversaw major facility construction projects including replacement hospital, inpatient tower additions, ambulatory surgery centers, physician clinics, etc. totally over $800 million.• Chaired Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) board, served on multiple committees and received WHA Distinguished Service Award.Education• MBA University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, 1992• MN Master of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle Washington, 1979• BSN University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1976 Certifications, Honors and Affiliations• Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives• American Hospital Association – Regional Policy Board- 2018 to 2020; Governing Council for Metro Areas 2011-2014• Medical College of Wisconsin- Green Bay Campus Community Advisory Board 2015-2019• St. Norbert College Schneider School of Business Advisory Council 2015-2020• Congregation of St. Agnes Sponsorship Board, Fond du Lac, WI.  Jan. 2015-2018• Prevea Health, Board of Directors 2009- 2020• Nicolet National Bank, Board of Directors, 2010- 2016

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Catalyst. To virtually tour Catalyst and claim your space on campus, or host an upcoming event: CLICK HERE---Episode Overview: Joining us on this episode is Dan Wright, Chief Nursing Officer at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, a passionate executive pioneering authentic connections between leaders and frontline staff to improve care culture. With over 19 years of nursing leadership experience aimed at elevating care quality, patient outcomes, and colleague engagement, Dan believes deeply in people-centered leadership. While together, Dan shares how regular rounding on units, hosting open forums for team member feedback, and inviting caregivers to shadow him helps humanize executive roles while building trust. We also discuss the challenging reality of current nursing shortages and burnout. Dan explains that re-inspiring and motivating staff through relationship building and helping them feel valued and invested is key to overcoming these crises. By putting people first, Dan sees a path forward for healthcare that enables both compassionate, quality care and a positive work environment. Join us for this important, timely, and invigorating conversation. Let's go! Episode Highlights:Leading with authenticity- being your true self breaks down barriers between leaders and staffRounding and shadowing- increased informal interactions strengthen connectionsNursing shortages and burnout- COVID aftermath has challenged workforce mental healthInspiring caregivers- helping staff feel valued and invested fosters engagementIt's about people first- focusing on culture and environment enables quality careAbout our Guest: Dan has more than 19 years of combined leadership experience with positive patient outcomes and colleague engagement. Early in his nursing career, Dan worked his way from staff nurse to charge nurse, nurse manager, nursing director and beyond. He has taken on leadership roles overseeing perioperative services, clinical operations and patient care services, and also served as Corporate Director of Nursing Practice Standards for HCA Healthcare. He served in various nurse executive roles including Chief Nursing Officer in MetroWest Boston and as a system Chief Nursing Officer in New York. He currently is the Chief Nursing Officer at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital. Dan received his Associate Degree in Nursing from Hondros College School of Nursing, and both his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master in Health Administration from Ohio University. He has also completed the HCA Executive Development Program where he received the EDP CNO Award in 2020.He believes in people-centered leadership and making connections with all those he serves from caregivers, patients, and the community. His focus and passion is investing in caregivers to improve both the culture and environment for people to prosper and provide the best quality and compassionate care for the community.Links Supporting This Episode:Ascension Website: CLICK HEREDaniel Wright LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREAscension Twitter page: CLICK HERE Mike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page:

The tiniest patients at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital are celebrating Halloween in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit thanks to the creativity of NICU nurses Anna Bailkowski and Cara Kasten. The two created a variety of unique Halloween costumes for the babies to wear to celebrate the occasion.Article LinkSupport the show

Hospital chaplains are called to some of the holiest work, entering rooms where grief and vulnerability are often palpable. Rev. Emma Landowski Sancomb shares her experiences with us - what it's like entering those spaces, how she prepares her own heart, and how she tries to move out of the way so God's wisdom can speak through her. She does the same in the journaling workshops she offers, which she says are all about allowing space for the Holy Wisdom of God to flow through us.About Rev. EmmaRev. Emma Landowski-Sancomb, BCC is ordained in the United Church of Christ and a Board Certified Chaplain that works at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon, WI. Emma is also certified in Holy Fire Reiki I.  Through Emma's Ministry of Sacred Transition, journaling workshops are offered, alongside officiating weddings, creating ceremonies and rituals for all of life's sacred transitions.  Emma's desire is to meet each individual where they are and to help them honor experiences of transition, celebration or grief.  Emma's spirituality is shaped by the larger ecosystem and how we are called to be in community with each other. Outside of ministry and work, Emma can be found spending time with her family outside, gardening or hiking. Connect with Rev. EmmaVia her website: https://www.sacred-transition.com/, Facebook, or InstagramConnect with us!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional.Check out our website for great resources, previous blog posts, and more.Get some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

October 19, 2023 - Val Jordan of HSHS St. Mary's Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about Real Men Wear Pink and the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Virginia Department of Corrections is continuing to search for escaped inmate Naseem Isaiah Roulack, 21, also known as Lil Nas, who walked away from two VADOC security officers Aug. 12 at about 5:50 a.m. at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital in Henrico. The VADOC is coordinating the search with the Virginia State Police and other local and federal authorities. The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a cash reward of ,000 for information that leads to the apprehension of Roulack. The U.S. Marshals Service can be contacted at 1-877-WANTED2, or tips can be submitted via the USMS Tips app. If you encounter Roulack,...Article LinkSupport the show

In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, we are privileged to host Shival Seth, the dynamic Chief Technology Officer at Grand River and St. Mary's Hospital in southwestern Ontario, Canada. Serving over a million patients, Shival's mantra is "What you lack in skills you make up in will," which has proved integral to his leadership role in this diverse community. Our conversation unfolds as Shival explains the journey of business transformation, specifically focusing on the use of technology to enhance services for administrators, clinicians, and patients alike. With an array of innovations in staff scheduling, HR processes, and patient scheduling, we gain an insight into the challenges and solutions found in healthcare technology. Shival will walk us through his collaboration with HIMSS and the Cisco Customer Experience (CX) Team to conduct an INFRAM (Infrastructure Adoption Model) assessment. This helped map out their technology infrastructure capabilities and align them with clinical, strategic goals and international standards. Shival's insightful explanation on how the INFRAM assessment led to significant investments in technology infrastructure will be a valuable lesson for all tech leaders. A major part of our discussion will delve into how Cisco's Webex has revolutionized the hospital's operations, allowing for secure, virtual care. From emergency consultations to upgrading meeting rooms, Shival demonstrates the power of technology in modern healthcare. We'll also cover the role of Cisco security and Full Stack Observability in safeguarding the hospital's network, and Shival's future vision for pioneering virtual triaging and abolishing traditional waiting rooms. Key discussion topics include: • The role of Webex Connect in virtual care and hybrid work • Webex's integration with Cerner and its inclusivity tools • The efficiency of Webex Connect (CPaaS) in staffing, patient monitoring, and scheduling • The value of a unified view in security tools like Duo, Umbrella, ISE, and ThousandEyes • How Cisco Full Stack Observability enables proactive problem-solving • The importance and value of an INFRAM assessment Join us as we venture into the exciting world of healthcare technology with Shival Seth, a pioneer making waves in his industry.

Memorial Hospital CEO Ada Bair talks about the Rural Hospital award won by her team and Linda Berry and Sharon Sandidge stop by to talk about a ceremony to remember the founding of St. Mary's Hospital.

To celebrate Star Ways Day May 4, babies in the newborn nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital were dressed with hand-made caps donated by volunteers that honored Yoda and Princess Leia.Article LinkSupport the show

Frank Murphy is joined by Todd Steed, who will be inducted into the East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame on March 24, 2023. Todd is this year's songwriting inductee. His band is Todd Steed and the Suns of Phere. Todd is also the music director and a host on WUOT.  Frank will emcee the induction ceremony, which is a fundraiser for Friends of Literacy. Buy tickets to the awards gala at https://www.etwriters.org/awards-gala.html  Todd and Frank have an idea to write a song about local places that not longer exist, like St. Mary's Hospital. Todd promises to write a song called “Everywhere is Gone” in time for next year's Writers Hall of Fame gala.  When Todd turned 21, he began traveling to as many different countries as he could. He's been to approximately 50 countries. He's now thinking about places he would like to revisit. He's also been trying to explore more of East Tennessee.  Todd considered visiting all the major league baseball stadiums but changed his mind. Frank's father was a New York Giants fan and he used to take Frank to Mets games when the San Francisco Giants were visiting. Todd went to a UT baseball game at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on the UT campus.  This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don't forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including the new long-sleeve Body Farm t-shirt.  Todd was a writer for The Daily Beacon at UT. His editor was Betsy Pickle, who is this year's journalism inductee in the East Tennessee Writers' Hall of Fame. Scott Miller, a previous songwriting inductee, will perform at this year's event.  Todd plans to resume playing gigs with his band in the fall. Frank wonders how he can write music. Todd says he has more classical influences since filling in as a classical music host on WUOT.  Todd knows Lithuanian writer Ruta Sepetys who used to manage Steve Vai. Steve urged Ruta to write books. Sometimes you need a friend to push you to do something like write a song or a book.  Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  and hit the bell for notifications.  Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, and Audible.  Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com  Find us on social media:  https://www.facebook.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.instagram.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  https://www.twitter.com/FrankNFriendsSh  Thanks!

A look at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's staffing shortage and how it's impacting Wisconsin patients.

  Three Henrico hospitals were among 12 from across Virginia recently recognized as some of the best in the nation for clinical excellence, according to Healthgrades' 2023 "Best Hospitals" ranking. The ratings were based on a Healthgrades review of patient outcome data from more than 45 million Medicare medical claims records associated with nearly 4,500 hospitals across the nation. Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Henrico Doctors' Hospital (HCA Virginia), and Parham Doctors' Hospital (HCA Virginia) earned a place on the 2023 “Best Hospitals” lists. Henrico Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital were also named to the Top 100 list. These...Article LinkSupport the show

Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital is postponing non-urgent surgeries for 30 days amid a staffing shortage. The CDC and FDA report a possible link between Pfizer's bivalent Omicron booster and strokes in people over 65. And, the state of California sues pharmacy benefit managers and drug makers over the cost of insulin. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special episode is the first in a new series highlighting the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People at HSHS. Our first guest in this series is Brian Charlier, president and CEO of HSHS St. Vincent's Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Brian is also currently serving as the interim president and CEO of the Wisconsin division. Listen as Brian shares his experience with the 7 Habits, how he practices the habits, and how he is working to cascade the 7 habits into his teams.  

Anna “Ann” Dimmitt, 86, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on Monday, January 9, 2023. She suffered a stroke late on New Year's Eve and responded very little during her nine days in the hospital. Ann was born in Monticello, IN, on December 10, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Robert G. Williams and the late Mary Young. She graduated from Roosevelt High School on May 27, 1955. On May 27, 1956, in Monticello, she married her husband of 66 years, Harold Dimmitt. Ann was a devoted housewife, not working out of the home until their youngest child...Article LinkSupport the show

Sally Pitts Jordan, 75, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 2, 2023. She was born in Richmond to the late Russell W. Jordan, Jr. and Dorothy Pitts Jordan. Sally graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She completed her undergraduate studies at UNC Greensboro and received her graduate degree in medical technology from VCU. She was a lifelong member of Centenary United Methodist Church. Sally spent her entire forty-year distinguished career at the microbiology lab at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond. She approached life independently with determination and grit. “When Life gives you lemons, make Lemonade” and...Article LinkSupport the show

Council waste 2.5M on renovations by moving Police, Fire, and Municipal Court from Downtown. Council waste 2.5M on renovations it did to the Police and Municipal Court just to move it plus the Fire Dept. to where St. Mary's Hospital use to be. Council has NO direction on where to lead this city. Council has no control over the City Manager. https://youtu.be/w8Ng3fCJgfA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“I had already been a lot of things in my young life - vaudeville performer, dance instructor, waitress, dishwasher, pants presser, babysitter. And other things I won't mention. Mostly, I was always what Mamie, my mother, needed me to be to earn money. Today was the first day of the life that I chose. By some miracle, I had won a scholarship to study at St. Mary's Hospital of Nursing located in Galveston.”

As part of its continued investment in the region, Nuvance Health has appointed Christina McCulloch, MBA, BSN, RN, as President of Sharon Hospital. McCulloch has worked at Sharon Hospital for more than eight years, most recently serving as Chief Nursing Officer since 2018, and will begin her new role in the coming weeks. McCulloch will work closely with current President Dr. Mark Hirko, MD, FACS, who will remain part of the leadership team in an advisory role as he transitions his focus and expertise to serve as the full-time President of Putnam Hospital. “I am deeply thankful for this opportunity to lead Sharon Hospital's incredible team as we continue to provide five-star care to our region,” McCulloch said. “My career as both a registered nurse and as a clinical leader at Sharon Hospital has shown me how truly special our community is. I look forward to working closely with Sharon Hospital's community board, our local clinical and physician leaders, and the Nuvance Health leadership team to ensure our hospital's strength into the future.” This announcement is part of Nuvance Health's strategy to adapt its leadership structure to continue meeting the changing needs of the healthcare landscape in western Connecticut and the Hudson Valley. This transition is Nuvance Health's latest investment in Sharon Hospital's future and ensures it will have a dedicated, unique full-time leadership team. “We are re-affirming our commitment to the communities we serve by appointing a unique leadership team at each of our hospitals,” said Dr. John Murphy, MD, President and CEO of Nuvance Health. “Christina's extensive educational background, deep experience as a clinician and time as a trusted leader rising through the ranks at Sharon Hospital have proven her unyielding commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care. We know Christina is the right candidate to lead the hospital at this pivotal moment in healthcare.” McCulloch will continue partnering with Dr. Hirko to oversee Sharon Hospital's growth-based transformation, focused on ensuring the hospital remains sustainable and vibrant within the community amid a challenging healthcare landscape. She has played a central role in the transformation from its earliest planning stages, providing insight based on her strong relationship with Sharon Hospital's staff and community. “As I transition into my new role in the Nuvance Health system, I thank Sharon Hospital's patients and staff for trusting my leadership throughout the pandemic and as a steward of this invaluable community resource,” Dr. Hirko said. “There is no doubt in my mind that Christina is the best person to continue this commitment to our community; I have witnessed firsthand her dedication to our staff and patients, as well as her skill as a capable leader with a rare talent for remaining calm and forward-looking, even in times of crisis.” McCulloch has been a clinician for nearly 20 years and a leader at Sharon Hospital since 2014, serving as Director of Nursing, Director of Quality and Performance Improvement, and Chief Quality Officer. She previously worked at St. Mary's Hospital and Griffin Hospital, where she began her career at the bedside as a staff nurse. She has a Master of Business Administration degree in Healthcare Management from Quinnipiac University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Western Connecticut State University, and an Associate Degree in Nursing from St. Vincent's College.

Moderator: Tonda R. Wooten, DPM, AACFAS Panelists: Thomas M. Ehlers, DPM, FACFAS, Michael Subik, DPM, FACFAS, Cody J. Togher, DPM, AACFAS Dr. Tonda Wooten hosts an interesting conversation on the dynamics between Fellowships and Residencies and how these can coexist within the same institution.  The panelists are in 3 different stages of training: Dr. Michael Subik, Director of Podiatric Residency at St. Mary's Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey, Dr. Cody Togher, Fellow at Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center in Columbus, Ohio, and Dr. Thomas Ehlers, 3rd year Resident at Highlands/Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center in Denver, Colorado.  They discuss their perspectives and ways to better these relationships across the US. For more educational resources, visit: https://www.acfas.org/ 

Mother Alfred Moes was an immigrant from Luxembourg, a woman religious, and the founder of two Franciscan congregations. She was also the first person to advocate for the hospital in Rochester that would become Mayo Clinic. While her visionary leadership proved essential to the founding of St. Mary's Hospital, her strong influence often put her in conflict with church leadership. KFAI's Julie Censullo tells the story.

As part of its continued investment in the region, Nuvance Health has appointed Christina McCulloch, MBA, BSN, RN, as President of Sharon Hospital. McCulloch has worked at Sharon Hospital for more than eight years, most recently serving as Chief Nursing Officer since 2018, and will begin her new role in the coming weeks. McCulloch will work closely with current President Dr. Mark Hirko, MD, FACS, who will remain part of the leadership team in an advisory role as he transitions his focus and expertise to serve as the full-time President of Putnam Hospital. “I am deeply thankful for this opportunity to lead Sharon Hospital's incredible team as we continue to provide five-star care to our region,” McCulloch said. “My career as both a registered nurse and as a clinical leader at Sharon Hospital has shown me how truly special our community is. I look forward to working closely with Sharon Hospital's community board, our local clinical and physician leaders, and the Nuvance Health leadership team to ensure our hospital's strength into the future.” This announcement is part of Nuvance Health's strategy to adapt its leadership structure to continue meeting the changing needs of the healthcare landscape in western Connecticut and the Hudson Valley. This transition is Nuvance Health's latest investment in Sharon Hospital's future and ensures it will have a dedicated, unique full-time leadership team. “We are re-affirming our commitment to the communities we serve by appointing a unique leadership team at each of our hospitals,” said Dr. John Murphy, MD, President and CEO of Nuvance Health. “Christina's extensive educational background, deep experience as a clinician and time as a trusted leader rising through the ranks at Sharon Hospital have proven her unyielding commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care. We know Christina is the right candidate to lead the hospital at this pivotal moment in healthcare.” McCulloch will continue partnering with Dr. Hirko to oversee Sharon Hospital's growth-based transformation, focused on ensuring the hospital remains sustainable and vibrant within the community amid a challenging healthcare landscape. She has played a central role in the transformation from its earliest planning stages, providing insight based on her strong relationship with Sharon Hospital's staff and community. McCulloch has been a clinician for nearly 20 years and a leader at Sharon Hospital since 2014, serving as Director of Nursing, Director of Quality and Performance Improvement, and Chief Quality Officer. She previously worked at St. Mary's Hospital and Griffin Hospital, where she began her career at the bedside as a staff nurse. She has a Master of Business Administration degree in Healthcare Management from Quinnipiac University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Western Connecticut State University, and an Associate Degree in Nursing from St. Vincent's College.

Gastro: 9. Harry and Yvonne talk about the clinical presentation of GI bleeding, cover the classic 'upper' GI causes and the general blueprint for their management. Please note there is an addendum mentioning oesophagitis at the end of the episode. This episode was vetted by Dr Jonathan Hoare, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Head of Endoscopy at St. Mary's Hospital, London. Links (these links are from consultant led presentations on bleeding and should link to a google image) Example of Coffee-ground vomiting: https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=x-raw-image%3A%2F%2F%2F01ece6a1f0316a0247f50c38e19018db2694d83024d1b7c096c7a8d066fd5784&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.transfusionguidelines.org%2Fdocument-library%2Fdocuments%2Fgi-bleed-sishaq-may-16%2Fdownload-file%2FGI%2520Bleed%2520SIshaq%2520May%252016.pdf&tbnid=Amox8KHm7AF_fM&vet=12ahUKEwjajITng5H4AhUVw4UKHVzRCxgQMygOegUIARDPAQ..i&docid=b6lwT2-n3UWsBM&w=640&h=480&q=coffee%20ground%20vomit&ved=2ahUKEwjajITng5H4AhUVw4UKHVzRCxgQMygOegUIARDPAQ Example of Melaena: https://www.google.com/search?q=melaena&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB755GB755&sxsrf=ALiCzsZ3MpEeQoP4uii30fnEX8wcfstWkA:1654250952558&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiK35WDhZH4AhVqSUEAHT6-APwQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1600&bih=700&dpr=2#imgrc=Ak2UeTV_OQCbSM

Dr. Tom Catena joins Aaron to discuss his experience as a physician in the Nuba Mountains in the Sudan. Dr. Catena attended Brown University where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering, but felt called to missionary work. He attended the Duke University School of Medicine on a U.S. Navy scholarship. After graduating, he completed his Navy commitment and later began missionary work in Africa. He volunteered at St. Mary's Hospital in Nairobi for six years before helping establish the Mother of Mercy Hospital, where he currently works day and night to help heal the sick and the wounded victims of jihadist war. Dr. Catena typically treats up to 400 patients in a day and is on call 24/7. Learn more about Dr. Catena and the Sudan Relief Fund on their website. Please visit the Ethics and Public Policy's Bioethics and American Democracy program page for more information.

Hank Hanegraaff, president of the Christian Research Institute and host of the Bible Answer Man broadcast, offers an update on his sister Jobje, who is battling pancreatic cancer. While undergoing her 27th cycle of chemotherapy, Jobje writes, “I continue to reflect on God's immense blessings that He continually pours over me on this journey. O how merciful and gracious He is! It is with such gratitude that I thank Him for His compassion upon me, especially in this Lenten season. We so easily skip to a ‘Happy Easter,' forgetting that ‘Jesus walked this lonesome valley. He had to walk it by Himself. Nobody else could walk it for Him. He did it—all by Himself,' for me and you. Even for me, His oh so undeserving child. This song came to me in the wee morning hours. On that awful, ‘awe-full' Good Friday, how would I have reacted? Would I have been one of those in that crowd to watch in horror or worship? Would I be crying, singing, and praying for Him, my Jesus? Or would I be as one of those curious bystanders, doubting, spitting, mocking, scoffing, rejecting? Oh, I am so ashamed for the pain I have personally in my life caused Him, to die such a horrific death. Yesterday, as we drove to the Cancer Center again, as always, I get a little anxious the last couple miles. You never know what will happen when all the labs are drawn, analyzed, and interpreted. But once again God's grace poured down upon me; for as we neared the cancer center, the sun shone brightly, in such a way as I never noticed before. I saw all the crosses on the downtown churches, the Greek Orthodox Church, St. Andrews Cathedral, and many of the other churches, each with their crosses on the their tall spires surrounding the St. Mary's Hospital complex. Symbolically they were all beckoning to me via their bright sun-lit crosses that I should be at peace, and to trust. But the best cross shining and beckoning to me, coaxing me into the doors of the Lack's Cancer Center again, was the brightly sun-lit cross on the domed roof of the upstairs cancer center chapel. It was like a symbol of God's care, like a canopy spreading to all who entered, including to me. Powerfully and vividly it was reminding me of all He has done for me. It was reminding me to trust, to walk this very lonely road myself, certainly not like He did, but to walk in this journey to His Cross, even through death, and then to Him….I was reminded to be more diligent in contemplating His Atonement these forty days of Lent, to hypothetically walk with Him in His sufferings, to pray more, and to be reminded of His great love for me. I have put on my custom-made spiritual shoes again and continue to walk one step at a time. Sometimes, though, I slog through deep sucking puddles of quicksand that spiritually bog me down in despair, and which give me the feeling of being so alone on this difficult journey. But then God sends His angels to walk with me, even for people like my dear loving husband, a supportive family, and friends. He encourages me with cards in the mail in His exact timing. He even grants me the assurances of people still willing to pray for me on this journey. Thank you!!! Oh, a ‘Forever Easter' in Heaven! I look forward to that day! In His cross I glory, Jobje

KMOX Health Editor Fred Bodimer talks to Dr. Niranjan Singh, a neurologist at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, to discuss aphasia, the disease that has led Actor Bruce Willis to end his career.

Just back from her first Olympic Games, first-year planning student Madeline Schizas discusses balancing world-class figure skating and her studies. The University shares support for the people of Ukraine. As Ontario moves to reopen, some safety measures remain in place at Waterloo for now while others change. And registration is open for both the staff conference and the teaching and learning conference. Links and Resources: Donate to the Red Cross: https://bit.ly/3pXretT Mental Health sources: Counselling Services - 519-888-4567 ext. 32655 https://uwaterloo.ca/campus-wellness/counselling-services Here 24/7 - 1-844-437-3247 https://here247.ca/ Health Services - Student Medical Clinic - 519-888-4096 https://uwaterloo.ca/campus-wellness/health-services/student-medical-clinic Grand River Hospital - 519-749-4300 https://www.grhosp.on.ca/ St. Mary's Hospital - 519-744-3311 https://www.smgh.ca/ Good2Talk - 1-866-925-5454 https://good2talk.ca/ Crisis Services Canada - 1-833-456-4566 or by text 45645 https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/ Mates - mates@wusa.ca Employee Assistance Program: https://uwaterloo.ca/employee-assistance-program/ How She Hustles: https://howshehustles.com/ Staff Conference: https://uwaterloo.ca/staff-conference/ Staff Conference Speaker Series: https://uwaterloo.ca/staff-conference/speaker-series Teaching and Learning Conference: https://uwaterloo.ca/uw-teaching-and-learning-conference/ Podcast Listener Survey: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/podcast-listener-survey

Don't write Kansas off, because our hosts will make it clear this week that, Wildcat country has so much to offer. After delving into the amazing adventures to be found in Kansas, Laken weaves the tale of the ghosts of the historical St. Mary's Hospital and Chance recounts the tale of The Great Flood of 1951. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theplacesyg/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplacesyg/support

In our fifth episode, host Simran Kaur Malhotra speaks with Dr. Jason Smith, the Chief Medical Officer at St. Mary's Hospital. They converse about the current physician shortage, the paradox between medical school and the lack of physicians, diversity in hospitals, and much more.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson How deeply has the pandemic impacted nurses in hospitals in our province? There have been multiple stories of burn out and nurses quitting. How much has the pandemic hurt morale? Yesterday, Ottawa unveiled their $40B deal for compensation on Indigenous Child Welfare. COVID Long Haulers: What do we know about long COVID and how people are impacted? Why didn't we start the vaccine boosters sooner than we did? Is there a shortage of boosters and testing kits? The Prime Minister addressed the country today to provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic but it felt like… a lot of nothing. Was the press conference even necessary? What is the latest with the Prince Andrew case? Part of his defence argument is that he cannot sweat. Will sweat get the case thrown out? The Consumer Electronics Summit is taking place in Las Vegas. Patranya Bhoolsuwan has been at the summit in previous years and is there today. What can be expected of this years summit and how does it differ from previous years.  Guests: Erin Ariss, RN, member of the board for the Ontario Nurses Association and RN at St. Mary's Hospital in Kitchener Cindy Woodhouse Regional Chief, member of the Executive Committee of the Assembly of First Nations and a member of the Pinaymootang First Nation in Treaty 2 Territory.  Angela M. Cheung, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Staff, General Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Department of Medicine and Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network and Sinai Health System  Justin Bates, Ontario Pharmacist Association. Michael Taube, Troy Media Syndicated Columnist, Washington Times contributor, you can find his writings all over, and Former Speech Writer for Stephen Harper.  Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP.  Patranya Bhoolsuwan, Owner & Founder of Patranya Media LLC. Lisa Polewski, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ben Straughan, Technical Producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML   Host - Scott ThompsonContent Producer – Elizabeth RussellTechnical/Podcast Producer - Ben StraughanPodcast Co-Producer - Tom McKayNews Anchors - Lisa Polewski, Dave WoodardWant to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Centennial teachers rolled up their sleeves on Monday to prepare for students coming back from winter break in a few days — and to donate blood. For the second year in a row, Kim Hutchel, who teaches life skills courses at the school, organized the event for Centennial staff to donate blood to St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction. Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's 51%, we kick off our series speaking to women religious leaders and celebrate the different ways that women worship. Sister Danielle Bonetti teaches the importance of worship through service, and the women behind the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church share their hopes for the future of the UMC. Guests: Sister Danielle Bonetti, Providence Coordinator of the Justice Ministry for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet; Kathleen Ryan, priest with the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests; Heather Williams (pastor) and Alison Klock (associate pastor) of the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. It's produced by Jesse King. Our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue. Follow Along You're listening to 51%, a WAMC production dedicated to women's issues and experiences. Thanks for joining us, I'm Jesse King. For many of us, the topic of religion plays a considerable role in our lives, whether you're born and raised in your beliefs, “newly reformed,” devout, agnostic, or even atheistic. Our feelings on the afterlife have a way of guiding our life paths - but many of today's mainstream religions are, at least traditionally, male-led. So, with the holiday season in full swing, consider this part one of a series speaking to women religious leaders about why they worship, how they worship, and the issues they care about most in their respective faiths. Because increasingly so, women are finding ways to take part and lead. Today we'll start in Latham, New York, at the provincial house of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, a Roman Catholic group of women religious that traces back to the mid-1600s in France. The Latham headquarters serves primarily as a home for retired sisters, but it also houses its administrative offices, including the office of Sister Danielle Bonetti, the group's Province Coordinator of the Justice Ministry. “The Sisters of St. Joseph were founded in 1650. In those days, in the 1600s, if a woman entered a religious life, there was only one form of religious life, and that was cloistered convents. And so they have to spend their whole time praying and just living behind a cloister,” Bonetti explains. “What Father Medaille wanted to do was have little cells of women dedicated to serving others, who he called ‘the dear neighbor.' There was a strong Jesuit influence, and what they call ‘ignatian spirituality,' so that attracted me a great deal. Because I've always been attracted to the ignatian way of praying and imaging God.” Bonetti says the Roman Catholic faith was always a major part of her life. She went to join the Sisters of St. Joseph at just 18 years old, with hopes of serving in one of several ministries. The Sisters of St. Joseph notably started Albany College of Saint Rose in 1920, and played a role in the development of St. Mary's Hospital (now St. Mary's Healthcare) in Amsterdam. “But I was always wanting to do pastoral work, to be out with people,” says Bonetti. “So I was lucky, I got to do the very beginnings of parish work, of Sisters being in parish work. I was a religious ed director. I was always in the Albany diocese, and I was out in Oneonta for five years, and then in Troy. So I organized all the religious ed for the children who didn't go to Catholic school. What did that work look like? In those days I mainly worked to train the lay people who were gonna be what we would call the ‘catechist,' or the religion teacher. And in Oneonta, it was kind of exciting. It was a very rural parish, in the city of Oneonta we had the mother parish, and then we had these little missions. And so every day I was in a different little town, and I had a group of, usually, mothers who were (at that time) home during the day, and they would be the teachers. These children would be released from school, and we'd walk them to — it was a rural area, so we would use whatever building we could. One time, we even rented a grange hall and we had the classes there. One time there was an undertaker who let us use the basement of his establishment — which wasn't the best place to have class, but we did it. And being with the young mothers was wonderful, because it was a chance to get to know them, and for many of them it was their entry back into the workplace. Many of those women went on and stayed in that field, became religious ed directors themselves, youth ministers. So it was a chance to work with adults as well as the children. Later on, like the 1980s, late 1980s, I was like the assistant to the pastor, and I did hospital visiting. I had time to visit the parishioners who were homebound. [The pastor] would do the funeral, and I would do the wake service. It was what they called a “pastoral associate” role.  What kind of work do you do now? I organize things to help the Sisters grow in their understanding of justice issues, which is a tremendous commitment on our part as a community. We see ourselves as advocating for those on the margin of our society, doing legislative actions, [advocating for the passage] bills and laws that will lead to a more just society. I work with a group called Capital District Border Watch, and these are people very committed to work for immigrant rights, especially the people that are being detained at the border. So I just did a project yesterday with our senior Sisters here, where we made Christmas cards for the people who are now being held in detention. And I translated phrases into Spanish, so they wrote the phrases in Spanish to tell people that we're thinking of them and praying for them. But then I also work with the Capital District Council of Churches, and also the New York State Council of Churches, where we'll visit with legislators to look at New York legislation. Now that we can get out more, I'm starting to meet with groups. I've tried to get in touch with what's happening with the Afghan refugees who are coming into the area.  What other kinds of leadership positions do you see women taking in the Church? I think this is a crucial time for the Church right now. We've had some real soul-searching moments that still are very difficult. And I think the Church has the opportunity, especially with Pope Francis, to reach out to women — and he is doing that, he's starting to include women in leadership roles at the Vatican. And here in this diocese, we had many Sisters in leadership roles. When I worked for the diocese, almost every diocesean department was led by a woman, lay woman or a Sister, and that was a wonderful time in the Church. We're in a different time now, we don't have as many Sisters. But I think the Church has the opportunity of using the gifts of women — lay women, married women — and integrating that into the very life of the Church. I think women are studying theology and becoming very experienced in areas like teaching theology and spiritual direction. We have many Sisters, including myself, who do spiritual direction. We help men and women talk about and get in touch with how God is leading them in their life.  So it sounds like the acts of service are almost a way of worshiping. They are. They're very much tied into the way we envision God among us. Emmanuel means “God among us,” and we have a rich, rich tradition of spirituality. Of how we pray and how we approach God, and how we reach out to others. We see that as all connected. You know, we don't say, “Here you pray, here you serve others, and here you study scripture.” We're very strong about relationships. We really believe that our God is a God of relationships. Jesus didn't send a program, he came himself and was among us, and formed relationships. And so we feel that the best way to serve people is to be in a relationship with them. And we're enriched, you know, it's not a one-sided thing. I can't think of one experience in my life as a Sister that hasn't enriched me as much as I've given. My favorite, very favorite scripture story is “The Visitation,” where Mary, when she realized she was pregnant, she heard the angel speak to her — and she heard that her cousin was pregnant — went out right away to visit her cousin, and to be with her. You can just visualize, she was an older woman, and here's this very young woman. Both of them were pregnant, and they were both there to help each other and to, probably, try to understand what was happening. Because both were pregnancies that weren't expected. That's my very favorite, because I think women have always done that for each other, and you want to encourage that. And that doesn't exclude men, because I think men are called to the same kind of reaching out to others. Rather than top-down, it's much more one-to-one to each other.  While Sister Danielle points out that there are many ways women lead within the Roman Catholic Church, the Church currently does not allow women to become priests. Our next guest, Kathleen Ryan, was ordained in 2015 by an organization that hopes to change that. The Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests says it is technically excommunicated by the Vatican, but it still sees itself as loyal members of the Church, and it has ministers in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and elsewhere around the world. Ryan is one of multiple priests at The Upper Room, a non-hierarchical, Inclusive Catholic Community in Albany, New York. Like Sister Danielle, Ryan says her faith was an important part of her life from a young age.  What made you want to become a priest? I wanted to be very active [in the Church]. I was baptized Roman Catholic, and I grew up in the Catholic Church. But from the very beginning, I always felt like an outsider. The men — and the boys, my brothers — were able to do things in the Church that I wasn't able. So I always participated in every way I could as a young person, and then also as an adult. I was parish president, you know, I did all the things that the Church would allow women to do. But we were never really a full participant. And then in 2002 this movement began — and I didn't hear about it until 2013 — and one of the bishops, her name is Bishop Bridget Mary Meehan, she was coming to Albany to do “A Conversation with a Woman Bishop.” I went to hear her speak, and when I got home, I said to my husband, “We just found our church.” This was so inclusive, including men. And it's a theology of blessing. The Catholic Church, we grew up with the theology of “original sin,” and we no longer accept that any more than we accept that canon law says that women cannot be priests. So for you, what was the process of becoming a priest? Well, there's a police background check, psychological background check. But a lot of new theology. It's progressive theology, the kind of theology that you cannot get in the typical seminary nowadays. And so we've created, through a program called People's Catholic Seminary, which is open to the public, a very progressive study of Christianity. We don't believe that everybody has to be baptized. I mean, it's nice — we do baptisms if you request it — but you're baptized into the church, into the community, and not to get that sin off your soul, so to speak. We're pro-immigrant, we are very socially justice minded. We're not for war. And yet we're a continuum, so if you talk to 200 women priests, you'll probably get differences of where we are on the continuum. But in general, we are an inclusive community who accepts anybody who feels they have the call, and are willing to study. Do you see this becoming more prevalent in the future of the Church? Well, we hope so. For a while we were hoping that the Catholic Church, the Vatican, would see us and say, “Hey, women should be part of us, too.” Well, it's not happening. If anything, many of our women priests have gotten letters of excommunication. They won't excommunicate a male priest who has abused, but they'll excommunicate me, who decided I wanted to be a woman priest. So their level of why they excommunicate — they're saying it's traditional, they say that Jesus did not have women priests. But he didn't have priests, for one. But he also did have many women who followed him and formed communities at his time. There was 12 disciples, but there was a lot women, and some are named, but more are not named because at the time women were not named in writings. It was just uncommon. There was a woman who walked with Paul, her name was Thecla. She worked with Paul in getting the message out of Jesus — and Jesus' message always was, “God loves you, and you need to love everybody else.” He didn't have all these canon laws. You know, he was Jewish, and he obeyed the Jewish traditions, but he did it with great love. And that's what Paul was saying. His words got kind of turned sometimes, but Thecla was right with him. She herself became a bishop. During the persecutions, they tried to kill her in the coliseums, and the legend is that she went in with the lions, and the lions just laid down. They didn't kill her. So she is as famous as Paul was at the time, but the Church kind of let that disappear. There's actually writings called, “The Book of Paul and Thecla.” Well, they left out the “Thecla.” Women have disappeared. Mary Magdalene is often considered to be a prostitute. Well, she wasn't. She was a follower of Jesus, and she was the first one to see Jesus resurrected. He came to her first. Why, because women weren't important? Women were very important.  Do you have a favorite biblical message or story you'd like to share? My favorite is “The Road to Emmaus.” So it's after Jesus was crucified, and the word was that he was resurrected, but not everybody saw it. And a disciple of his called Cleopas and his “companion” were walking to Emmaus. Well, the companion, we suspect strongly, was a woman, and most likely his wife, because women in those days would not walk alone. And the two of them were walking on the road to Emmaus, and talking about what they'd heard about Jesus being resurrected after the crucifixion, and they were all upset. And Jesus appears to them, but they don't recognize him. The way I look at it, Jesus followed them and chased after them to catch up to them. And he explained to them what happened in Jerusalem, why the crucifixion, why it had to happen, and what it means for now. And they still didn't recognize him until he sat with him and broke the bread. Cleopas and his wife ran back to Jerusalem — it's about seven miles away — to tell the disciples what they witnessed. And by that time Jesus had been appearing in different places, including to the other disciples. What I love about it is, first of all, [Jesus] chased after them to let them know what was really happening. He followed them, he pursued them. And I think God always pursues us. We're always on some path going in some direction, and somehow God pursues us. Our last guests today are the leaders of the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church in Saratoga Springs, New York. The UMC is one of the largest Protestant churches in the U.S., behind the Southern Baptist Convention, but a long-held stalemate over its stance on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy is prompting threats of a split by some of its more conservative churches.  Pastor Heather Williams has been at the front of her congregation for the past eight years. Her associate pastor, Alison Klock, could be considered its next generation: she graduated from Drew Theological School this past spring, is working toward becoming ordained, and splits her time as a program director for a Christian summer camp at Sky Lake, a retreat center in Windsor, New York. The pair shared with me their love for their congregation, their views on women in the Bible, and their hopes for the future of the UMC.  What made you want to become a pastor? Klock: I would say, for me, it was definitely a process that began because I had so many mentors in my life who sort of ushered me forward in this process. Because I would say I was maybe 11/12-years-old when I started to sense a call on my life toward ordained ministry, but I didn't know how to identify that. But other people who had been through this process were able to identify that in me, and they said, “Had you considered this?” or “Maybe we'll get you signed up for this.” And before you knew it, I was a 12-year-old girl who was reading scriptures on a Sunday, and going to summer programs where you learn about leadership in the church, and all these sorts of opportunities were thrown my way because people saw something in me. Williams: And for me, in ministry over the last 20-ish years…at first, I just thought my pastor had a cool job. To be honest, I always wanted to do what he did. But now, after 20 years, my real passion has grown into mentoring and uplifting and nurturing women in leadership.  Tell me more about the community you have at the Saratoga Springs UMC. Williams: We have this incredible group of generous and kind people, and yesterday, a member donated land for us to start a Habitat build across from the high school in Saratoga Springs.  So, like a Habitat for Humanity kind of build? Williams: Yes. That's just the tip of the iceberg, though. We're a reconciling congregation, and in the United Methodist Church, that means that we are open and affirming of people from the LGBTQ community. That decision was made in 1995. And they embody the position of welcoming everyone. It is one of the healthiest churches I've ever seen, and they do welcome children, and love them, and make space for them to be them. We created a “little kid nook” in the back, with rocking chairs for parents and soft toys for children to play, in the sanctuary itself. This Sunday we had a baby cry, and it just took everyone's breath away, because it's been so long that we've heard a baby cry in the sanctuary, because of COVID and everything.  You said that a big part of your passion now is inspiring leadership, and working with women. Can you tell me a bit more about that? Williams: Sure. I am currently working on my Doctor of Ministry degree at Drew University, “Women in Religious Leadership.” And now I think I'm more formally thinking that that is my call. How exactly that will take shape, I'm not exactly sure. It's still a rough environment. It's still an environment where people assume my husband is the pastor being appointed to the church. It's still a place where people touch you unwarranted. It's still a place where you feel your voice is not seen as…and I think the political environment that we had for the last four years nurtured that type of ability to disempower, disengage, or push aside the voices of women.  One thing I've been asking my guests is — either in the UMC or in the church in general — what do you see as some of the biggest obstacles facing the church? And what do you see as some of the biggest opportunities? Williams: I think, for me, one of the obstacles is the rigidity around doing church differently. I read this book, Another Way, for my class in seminary, and it had this acronym, C.A.R.E., about leadership and creating a safe place, and hearing the voices [of everyone]. And that's one style of leadership that we won't embody, because church growth looks like, and I'm just gonna be real, a young, white man in skinny jeans and a large church. And the numbers are growing and growing and growing. That's what is seen as valuable or successful leadership in the church. And women don't lead that way. Women lead in teams. Women lead in community. Women lead in relationship. We don't lead in a top-down way where numbers are the most important thing. But the greatest hope is our denomination is in the middle of upheaval. So my hope is that, out of this upheaval, will come a brand new thing that the spirit of the living God will breathe into. That's my hope. Klock: Yeah, I was gonna speak on that a little bit, too. Our denomination, as it stands now, is the product of several, several years of denominations coming together and splitting for different political/social reasons. So yeah, where we are now is a product of that, and we are in the process of moving forward, too. And there's talks of splits, and that's very anxiety-provoking, because when something splits we don't know what will stand, but as Heather said, we're confident that the Spirit will burst something beautiful out of this new creation, whatever it is. Williams: One of the things we are planning: we are having an old-fashioned tent revival. “Resurgence: This is What Holiness Looks Like.” May 6 and 7 at our church, we're bringing in a renowned musician, Mark Miller. And the point of our gathering is to build hope. To build hope and for people to see the voice in the denomination, the things you've been hearing in the news, that's not what we are all. This is what holiness looks like. Being engaged in social justice, and showing up, and being present with one another no matter what. And we will not go back to a denomination that says you cannot recognize the full humanity of all people and provide full pastoral care. We won't go back. Our congregation refuses to adhere to that.  Lastly, do you have a favorite message or character from the Bible that you'd like to share? Klock: One of my favorite women in the Bible is actually “The Woman at the Well.” And the reason I like this story is because it's oftentimes a story that conservative folks will use to villainize women. It's a story where Jesus recognizes a woman who is living with a man who is not her husband, and she's been married several other times. She goes out in the middle of the day to get water from the well, and Jesus is there, and he says, “I know who you are,” and he references that. And so people will use that as a way to talk about, you know, “Jesus is calling you away from your sinful life.” But what I really like about that story is that Jesus is sitting there — it's noon on a really hot, summer's day — and he says, “Do you have water?” And she offers him water. And I don't think people recognize the significance of that. That Jesus asked this woman for something that is life-saving. Something that is life-giving. And that she is able to give this to him. She is the only one that's able to give this to him. So I think by people using this story as solely an opportunity to talk about sexual morality — they're missing the point, of the way that Jesus asks each of us, of all genders, of all walks of life, for our life-giving resources, to offer to him, to create something beautiful. Williams: Allison preached a beautiful sermon on Sunday about Mary and Elizabeth. In her sermon, she made me realize the need, for my own life and my own heart, to claim the beauty and the light that God has planted in me. And you can recognize that when you're in the presence of your Elizabeth.  You're the second person who's brought up that story. I think that's cool. I was speaking with Sister Danielle, and she mentioned that that was one of her favorite stories, too. Because Mary was so young, and she made the trip to go and see [Elizabeth], and [Sister Danielle mentioned] it being a story of women supporting each other. Williams: Yeah, she literally ran for the hills, that's what the scripture says. To go see Elizabeth. But yeah, there are so many other stories of women in the scripture, some of them fraught with racism and classism. We see too many times the ability of one woman, because of their status, to be able to subjugate, or abuse, or mistreat another woman because of their status. And so I guess that's why it's so important to me.  That's a wrap on this week's 51%. 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. It's hosted by me, Jesse King, our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock, and that theme underneath me right now? That's “Lolita” by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue. A big thanks to all of the women who took part in this episode: Sister Danielle Bonetti, Kathleen Ryan, Pastor Heather Williams and Associate Pastor Alison Klock. We'll continue our celebration of women religious leaders next week. Until then, I'm Jesse King for 51%.

On this special friends and family edition of the VHHA Patients Come First podcast, a member of our team interviews his fiancée, Kate Hardrick, RN, for a conversation about her perspective as a new nurse working on the coronary care unit at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, what drew her into nursing, and a segment with our spin on the Dating Game to see which of these two knows the other better. Send questions, comments, or feedback to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on Twitter or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

In the spring of 2015 Chris faced a life-changing decision. He occupied a hospital bed in St. Mary's Hospital, a Mayo clinic facility, in Rochester, MN. About a week and a half prior, he had contracted necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria) from a tiny scratch on his right hand.He had recently run a Pi-Day race (3.14 miles) in 19:29, which is great for a 40-year-old husband and a father of three. As Chris crossed the finished line, the last thing he imagined was that he would nearly die, have a major portion of his skin removed, need a flap of skin transferred from his left thigh to his right hand and forearm, and incur around $1,000,000 in medical bills.Chris is now self-employed and is an international speaker who speaks about gratitude and overcoming personal bacteria (negative thoughts). Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindshapepod/?hl=enFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindshape2Quip Electric Toothbrush -http://www.getquip.com/mindshape

Gastro: 6. Yvonne and Harry talk about gastric duodenal ulcers, their common causes and how to treat them. This episode was vetted by Dr. Jonathan Hoare, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Head of Endoscopy at St. Mary's Hospital, London.

Sept. 11, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that happened on American soil on what's become known as 9/11. In this KGFX Beyond the Mic podcast, DRG Media Group news and farm director Jody Heemstra shares interviews reflecting on the milestone. You'll hear from: South Dakota Senator John Thune South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds former DRG news man and current Hughes County, SD, sheriff Patrick Callahan Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre president and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mikel Holland Sanford Health Clinic Pierre physician and site director for the Pierre Rural Family Medicine Residency Program Dr. Tom Huber Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul Pierre Police Department chief Jason Jones Pierre mayor Steve Harding Fort Pierre mayor Gloria Hanson

Dr. Patrick Yeung, MD, SLUCare OB/GYN at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, discusses the many commonalities, advances, and misnomers regarding infertility.

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Dr. Kiyuk Chang, from Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, discusses the results of the TALOS-AMI trial with Dr. Ron Waksman. The study, presented as a late-breaking trial at ACC.21 Virtual, showed that de-escalating stabilized acute myocardial infarction patients from high-potency dual antiplatelet therapy with ticagrelor to a lower-potency option – clopidogrel – 30 days after percutaneous coronary intervention was safer and more effective than continuing on ticagrelor beyond 30 days.

Today's guests on Tucson Means Business with Mark BishopJeff MurtaughCEO and FounderRealty Executives Elite(520) 907-3606jeffmurtaugh@realtyexecutives.comJeff Murtaugh has more than 37  years in commercial, residential, investment, management, brokerage, development, entitlement, stabilization, lease-up, and disposition of all sectors of real estate.Jeff is a partner of Kinetic Companies and is the President and CEO of Realty Executives Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Green Valley, and Tubac, Arizona. As one of Kinetic Companies operating assets, the Realty Executives Company includes over 1,000 agent/brokers in 16 offices generating more than $2.7 billion in annual sales.As a “Top 25 Real Estate Company in the US” according to Real Trends rankings) Jeff manages the day to day affiliate company holdings such as title, mortgage, and many other associated asset services for the Realy Executive franchises.His extensive brokerage career spans nearly four decades while building over 1,300 production and spec custom homes throughout the southwestern United States.John DwyerPresidentRealty Executives Tucson EliteJDwyer@RealtyExAz.com520-977-7571As President of Realty Executives Tucson Elite, John is responsible for the day to day operations of the Company's Southern Arizona operations. His leadership philosophy is a servant one that incorporates “walk-around management,” ensuring that agents and staff in the Brokerage receive the support they need to be successful.John has been in a sales and management role since his University of Arizona days. He began his management career in the retail environment until he launched his real estate career in the early '80s in Tucson.During the 80's and until 1992 he was a successful real estate agent. In 1992 he was named Branch Manager of a major regional real estate company in Arizona. He was then promoted to Regional Manager and finally to VP and General Manager for that same organization. In 2005 John retired from the organization. In early 2006 John was asked to consult with two real estate brokerages in Phoenix to help them increase their overall growth and profitability, which he did until he was recruited by a national real estate company in late 2006 to establish and grow their real estate brokerage business in the southwest United States holding the position of VP and General Manager for that company.In 2012 John joined Realty Executives Tucson Elite in a leadership role and has been a driving force in the growth of Realty Executives in Southern Arizona from one office to 10 and from 45 agents to over 400. In 2017 Realty Executives Tucson Elite closed 4,500 transaction sides and over $900 million in business in Southern Arizona.Kate Maguire JensenCEORonald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona(520) 326-0060 x107(520) 307-8831 (cell)kjensen@rmhctucson.orgKate Maguire Jensen is the new president and CEO of the nonprofit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona, succeeding Diana Sheldon in the roles.Jensen holds a University of Arizona master's degree in public health and has worked in marketing, communications and healthcare administration. She was director of business development at Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital since 2013; and previously served as UA vice president for marketing and community affairs director at Steele Children's Research Center for the UA's College of Medicine.

April 22, 2021 - Val Jordan of HSHS St. Mary's Hospital joined Byers & Co to talk about the Real Men Wear Pink campaign, importance of early detection in breast cancer, and the advancements made in treatment for the disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning and welcome to Montrose Fresh, from The Montrose Daily Press. It's MondayFebruary 22nd and we're here to bring you a closer look at our top stories, events and more that matter to us here in Western Colorado.  Today -  We're taking a look at how some of Governor Jared Polis' plans align with developments in Montrose. Today's episode is brought to you by Elevate Internet. Whether it's for your home or your business they offer the best speeds at the best price. Right now, if you refer a friend you can get $25 off! Give them a call for more information at 844-386-8744 or visit them at elevateinternet.com Standing before lawmakers in his State of the State address on Wednesday, Governor Jared Polis discussed year long challenges the state has faced because of the pandemic and other factors. He also talked about the future in Colorado, a future that could be aided by tax cuts, the expansion of broadband internet access, and upgrading roads. Polis has alluded to his more-than-$1 billion economic stimulus plan - a plan that could create thousands of jobs for the economy. During his speech, Polis said he wants to get rid of special interest tax breaks and use the savings to lower taxes.  He also said he's focused on eliminating the business personal property tax to benefit thousands of small businesses. In addition, he wants to provide up to $600 per child through the Colorado Child Tax Credit and stop taxing Social Security benefits for seniors. Polis noted that meeting these goals should not only help jumpstart Colorado and boost the economy, but will improve the quality of life for Coloradans. The message drew applause from the crowd. The $24 million raised for the Colorado COVID Relief Fund was also highlighted. But how do these goals align with current developments in Montrose? A few topics in particular that were brought up, aligned with the potential future of Montrose.  One of those has been a hot topic in recent months. Affordable housing. Montrose's push for affordable housing dates back to at least 2016. Montrose's City Council's support for affordable housing in the community has been well documented.  And the councilors have been vocal about the need during city council meetings and work sessions for several months. And housing developments are potentially on the way. The Basecamp Subdivision, a multi-family development could bring 276 units. The HUB at Montrose Crossing also presents another opportunity for apartment units. The wealth of new dwelling spaces could become attractive options for locals residents, and open up housing for others in the area. Polis also mentioned the need to invest in rural communities. Though Montrose has already seen an influx of new business on Main additional funds may give a significant boost to the Montrose downtown area. And then there's the proposal to stop taxing seniors' Social Security benefits. This could help those in Montrose relying on such a plan. People aged 65-74 lead the pack among all age groups in Montrose -- that's 71% higher than the state average. The move to expand broadband access has already made some headway in Montrose. Earlier this month, Montrose County School District, in partnership with Elevate and Clear Networx, received a state grant to address the need for high-speed internet within the community. This will aid students, educators and other staff who lack stable and reliable internet access needed for online learning. Finally, any sort of relief on tax burdens for middle class families may be welcomed, too, as 27% of household income in Montrose is below $25,000. And before we go,  we'd like to highlight Fran Noonan. Noonan was experiencing numbness in her hand and so, went to the emergency room. She wasn't thinking that she would soon be headed to St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction by ambulance after an MRI turned up something suspicious, or that two days later she would be undergoing surgery. And she wasn't thinking about brain cancer. The lab results confirmed the worst. Although the prognosis then was grim, Noonan today stands as a so-far successful clinical trial, after enrolling in one at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland for pioneering treatment entailing an immunotherapy drug and brain surgery. And Noonan became a 'pioneering' case study. Noonan and her family want others to know they can seek clinical trials, too, rather than just accept a terminal diagnosis. Her daughters were determined to save their mother and aggressively researched options, she said. They found support groups — and hospitals offering clinical trials. To help Noonan keep up with expenses, her daughters and friends are holding an auction on Facebook Live at 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 27. On the block are several goods and services donated by local businesses. For all the details visit the full story at montrosepress.com The Noonan family urges people not to shy away from thorough research and not to settle for just one medical opinion. Noonan is determined to continue helping others. Part of that is sharing her story; part of it is deciding to one day become a research item herself. That's all for today, thank you for listening! For more information on any of these stories visit us at montrosepress.com. And don't forget to check out our sponsor, Elevate Internet. Visit them at elevateinternet.com to learn more. For more than 137 years, The Montrose Daily Press has been dedicated to shining a light on all the issues that matter to our community. Go to montrosepress.com to subscribe for just $1.99 per week for our digital edition. 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Gastro: 4. Sally and Yvonne talk through biliary colic, cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis. This episode was vetted by Dr. Jonathan Hoare, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Head of Endoscopy at St. Mary's Hospital, London. Link for a reminder of the anatomy of the biliary system: https://teachmeanatomy.info/abdomen/viscera/gallbladder/

This week on Maximum Mom your host Elise Buie joined Drew Hickey! Drew has practiced law since 2010, in private practice and in-house as an attorney for a health system in Central Illinois. She grew up in Decatur, Illinois and traveled out of state for school, attending Mary Baldwin College in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, living in DC between college and law school and working for Fried Frank law firm, and then moving to New Orleans for law school at Loyola University New Orleans before eventually moving home in 2010, passing the bar, and starting to practice. She currently practices primarily in adoption, guardianship, and healthcare areas. She also serves on the Illinois Sixth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and the Foundation Board of Directors for St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur. Drew finished her tenure as President of the Decatur Bar Association in July 2020. Previous board service includes the Children's Museum of Illinois, the Decatur and Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation, and Growing Strong Sexual Assault Center. She currently lives in Forsyth, IL with my husband of nearly 5 years, Rob, our two daughters, Elizabeth, 2 and Audrey, 7 months, and our dogs Frank and Copper.Watch the interview here.

Gastro: 3. Yvonne and Harry talk through Colorectal Cancer including the NHS screening programme. This episode was vetted by Dr. Jonathan Hoare, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Head of Endoscopy at St. Mary's Hospital, London. Links: Duke's Staging: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/bowel-cancer/stages-types-and-grades/dukes-staging Apple Core Sign on Barrium Swallow: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/apple-core-sign-colon-1

Gastro: 2. Harry and Yvonne talk about the other half of IBD - Crohn's disease. They also cover the extra-gastrointestinal features of IBD. This episode was vetted by Dr Jonathan Hoare, Consultant Gastroenterologist at St. Mary's Hospital, London. Links: Pyoderma Gangrenosum: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/pyoderma-gangrenosum/ Erythema Nodosum: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/erythema-nodosum-images/ Anterior Uveitis: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anterior-uveitis.jpg Episcleritis: https://www.sciencephoto.com/media/1051725/view/episcleritis

Gastro: 1. Harry and Yvonne talk though one half of inflammatory bowel disease. This episode was vetted by Dr. Jonathan Hoare, Consultant Gastroenterologist at St. Mary's Hospital, London. Links: Abdominal radiograph of Lead Pipe sign, Case 3: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/lead-pipe-sign-colon?lang=gb Abdominal radiograph of Toxic Megacolon, Case 4: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/toxic-megacolon?lang=us

On today's episode we discuss: — Climate: A cross-sectional study surveying 128 researchers, clinicians, and academic personnel showed that 63.3% found social media to be the most important source of information while 67.2% found it to be misinformation. A majority of the respondents supported mandatory peer review and organization of a trustworthy COVID-19 database to combat potentially deadly misinformation. A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating 14 qualifying studies claims to have found that COVID-19 patients with a BMI exceeding 25 kg/m^2 had worse prognosis in all age groups, especially the elderly population, suggesting that this population should be "given special attention to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19 infection" to limit their moderate-to-high complication risk. A survey study conducted in London, England by Imperial College London found among 167 St. Mary's Hospital healthcare workers, 44% attested to self-quarantining during the past 4 months due to symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and 54% of symptomatic workers tested RT-PCR positive. Since previous infection and positive antibody tests do not necessarily indicate immunity, this study suggests a possible massive shortage of healthcare workers during the anticipated second wave of COVID-19 in November 2020 and calls for the creation of safety guidelines in order to prevent such a shortage. — Transmission and Prevention: A retrospective study of presumed COVID-19 negative patients (n=103) conducted at four inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF) in New Jersey, USA found 6.8% of asymptomatic participants (n=7) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 on admission (71% [n=5] of this group developed symptoms in 2-5 days), and overall 11.6% (n=12) tested positive within 14 days of admission. Authors suggest SARS-CoV-2 testing on admission to post-acute care settings is worthwhile for appropriate infection control regardless of symptom presence. — Management: A systematic review of 46 case series and case studies with radiologic findings from 923 symptomatic and asymptomatic pediatric patients diagnosed with COVID-19 by RT-PCR found that: 1. Chest CT was the most common imagining modality used 2. Chest CT was able to detect radiological evidence of COVID-19 in 19% of asymptomatic patients. 3. The most common abnormality seen on scans was ground-glass opacities (39%), and 4. The most common location of lesions was the lower lobe of the right lung (40%). These findings emphasize the need for further investigation of chest CT as a screening tool for COVID-19 in children and for study of other imaging alternatives like lung ultrasound to minimize exposure to radiation. A case report conducted at the Department of Internal Medicine at Michigan State University highlights the case of a 29-year-old male who died from COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome (CARDS) and ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI), displaying both phenotypes of CARDS, the milder type L form and the more severe type H form (which resembles full-blown ARDS). The patient's cause of death was a tension pneumothorax from VILI associated with type H CARDS. This case suggests the need for a better understanding of CARDS and transition to type H in order to prevent patients' entry to the VILI vortex and potential death from COVID-19. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/covid19lst/support

Two interviews. Three months apart. On this special episode, the last of the COVID-19 series (for now), Alex and Will talk with Dr. Neal Priest, Chief of Emergency Medicine at St. Mary's in Athens, Georgia about this pandemic- what has and hasn't changed. Listen to "The Virus 1" with Dr. Neal Priest to get a comparison of how this virus has progressed over this summer. Our next season will be on global warming. Learn more about what we do at www.thefinchpodcast.com The views of Dr. Neal Priest do not reflect the views of his employer, St. Mary's Hospital, or any affiliated organization. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter = @thefinchpodcast Follow us on Spotify = https://sptfy.com/thefinchpodcast Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Google Podcasts, Anchor FM, TuneIn, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Pod Bay, and Radio Public. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Recorded on July 15th, 2020 Aired on July 21st, 2020 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-finch-podcast/support

Learn about the basics of what, when, and how much you should be eating and drinking. Get expert advice on how to achieve elite energy and health through proper nutrition wth Dr. Jason Littleton, M.D.BOOK YOUR ONE ON ONE Virtual Skin and Aging Consultation with Rachel Varga here: RachelVarga.ca/get-startedAll this and more is discussed with Dr. Jason Littleton and Rachel Varga!Learn with me as I take you through my toolkit for aging well in my latest eBook Unlocking Your Vitality!Get more free resources on the SCIENCE of BEAUTY at https://rachelvarga.ca/registerDOWNLOAD my FREE Treatment Planning Guide at https://rachelvarga.ca/About Dr. Jason Littleton: http://www.jasonmd.com/Jason Littleton, MD is a board-­certified family physician offering convenient concierge healthcare. He emphasizes personal attention, prevention, and smart lifestyle choices for optimal health, wellness, energy, youthfulness, longevity, balance, and happiness. He encourages patients to eat nutritiously and focus on fitness, providing clear, practical, personalized guidance for doing so in our busy lives.Dr. Littleton earned his MD from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and a BS in Biology from the University of Michigan. In 2010, he received National Doctor's Day Recognition from the Practitioner Excellence Committee for “compassionate and excellent care” of patients at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. He also received the Resident Teacher Award as a family medicine resident. Today, Dr. Littleton serves patients in the Orlando area.Dr. Jason Littleton's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBgkRrGq5CspXVbyDnCRoQ/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjasonlittleton/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasEnergyDoctorAs a Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist since 2011 with over 18,000 rejuvenation treatments performed on thousands of patients. I offer guidance through education on skin, rejuvenation practices/treatments, and achieving overall wellness in the areas of spirit, mind, body and beauty.Expertise in advanced anti-aging treatments including: Medical Grade Skin Care and Consultations Laser Treatments for brown spots, acne scarring, and skin tightening Xeomin/Botox/Dysport Dermal Fillers (Belotero/Juvederm/Restylane) Coolsculpting and assisting with Facial Surgeries.I would love to hear from YOU!Rachel Varga, BScN, RN, CANSEmail: info@rachelvarga.caDISCLAIMER: Information in this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice, and always consult with your Physician before making any lifestyle changes. The material shared by guests in this podcast is not the opinion of Rachel Varga, and disclaims any responsibility of inaccurate credentials of guests or information used that may cause harm. Always consult with your licensed Physician before any lifestyle modifications.

We're talk to two nurses from St. Mary's Hospital in Langhorne, Pennsylvania about their successful fight for the union (Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals), their current contract negotiations, and why one of them is a big union advocate - even though he is a Republican. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

By Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief, Host Today we sit down with Keith D. Algozzine, PA – C, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of United Concierge Medicine. United Concierge Medicine brings the power of the ER at the touch of a button with its unique triage and treat approach. "We actually provide emergency medicine Triage," said Keith. "We believe that emergency medicine needed to be delivered more like concierge medicine." About Keith D. Algozzine, PA – C Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer Keith Algozzine is a board certified Physician Assistant and co-founder and CEO of United Concierge Medicine and Management (UCM). Before creating UCM he has been the Chief PA of Emergency Medicine for St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, NY as well as part of the national ER start up management team for Pegasus Emergency Medicine. He was also a co-founding member and Director of Patient Services for a nationwide telemedicine company. Keith has been recognized by the the Albany Business Review as a 40 under 40 award winner and was instrumental in UCM being awarded the 2017 CEG Lift Off technology award. Keith currently represents United Concierge Medicine on the American Telemedicine Association Accreditation Advisory Board and has been appointed as a member/advisor to the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committees dealing with telemedicine considerations in the practice areas for primary care and urgent care. He now leads a team of telemedicine experts who are changing the way healthcare is delivered at United Concierge Medicine. About UCM United Concierge Medicine's virtual ER and population health management is disrupting acute care and creating a brand for its clients that stands for quality, compassionate, and personal acute care. UCM's unique approach to acute care is delivered through our treatment and triage of simple to complex medical problems, with a provider run and owned care team. We are able to order labs/x-rays, make referrals to the right specialists and our care team follows up with patient on every case. Our business to business solutions allow any organization to leverage our providers, technology and expertise to provide virtual concierge care under their brand. If you would like to schedule a consultation please call us at 1-844-4-VIP-DOC (1-844-484-7362) RELATED RESOURCES and SITES MENTIONED www.unitedconciergemedicine.com www.ConciergeMedicineFORUM.com www.FORDOCTORSFORUM.com www.ConciergeMedicineTODAY.com www.DocPreneurPress.org www.DirectPrimaryCare.com

Al Levine talks St. Mary's Hospital for Children Bayside with Director of Rehabilitation Services Tiffany Damers and physical therapist Kelly Dougherly.

为你读英语美文 · 第317期 爱心创造奇迹主播：娇娇坐标：芝加哥You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray, please don't take my sunshine away. 你是我的阳光，我唯一的阳光，当天空灰暗时，你给我带来快乐，请不要带走我的阳光。A Miracle爱心创造奇迹Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her 3- year-old son, Michael, prepare for a new sibling. They found out that the new baby was going to be a girl, and day after day, night after night, Michael sang to his sister in Mommy's tummy. 卡伦感觉又一个孩子快要降生了。像每个慈祥的母亲一样，她开始尽力帮助三岁大的儿子迈克尔准备迎接家庭新成员。他们发现即将降生的婴儿是个女孩，迈克尔日日夜夜对着还在妈妈肚子里的妹妹唱歌。The pregnancy progressed normally for Karen, an active member of the Panther Creek United Methodist Church in Morristown Tennessee. Then the labor pains came. Every five minutes ... every minute. But complications arose during delivery. Hours of labor. Would a C-section be required? 卡伦是田纳西州莫利斯顿圣道公会一位活跃的成员，妊娠切正常。不久以后，产前阵痛来临了，每隔五分钟每隔一分钟。但是，分娩的时候出现了问题，生产持续了几个小时，看来需要做剖腹产手术了。Finally, Michael's little sister was born. But she was in serious condition. With sirens howling in the night, the ambulance rushed the infant to the neonatal Intensive care unit at St. Mary's Hospital. Knoxville Tennessee. The days inched by. The little girl became worse. The pediatric specialist told the parents to be pre-pared for the worst.迈克尔的小妹妹终于降生，但是情况非常不好。夜里，呼啸的救护车把婴儿送到了田纳西州诺克斯维尔圣玛丽亚医院的新生儿重症监护室。日子一天天过去，女婴的病情日渐恶化。小儿科的专家告诉女婴的父母要做好最坏的打算。Karen and her husband contacted a local cemetery about a burial plot. They originally fixed up a special room in their home for the new baby-now they planned a funeral.卡伦和丈夫联系了当地的一处公墓商量墓地的事情。他们原来在家里给新宝宝准备了一个特别的房间，但是现在却要安排葬礼了。MichaeI kept begging his parents to let him see his sister. “I want to sing to her.” he said. Week Two in Intensive Care. It looked as if a funeral would come before the week was over. Michael kept nagging about singing to his sister, but kids were not allowed in Intensive Care. 迈克尔不断地央求父母让他见一见妹妹，“我要给她唱歌，” 他说。女婴住进重症监护室后已经是第二个星期了。看来，这个星期都挨不过就要举行葬礼了。麦克尔不断地唠叨说要给妹妹唱歌，但是重症监护室不让小孩进入。Karen made up her mind. She decided to take Michael whether they liked it or not. If he didn't see his sister now, he might never see her alive. She dressed him in an oversized scrub suit and marched him into ICU. He looked like a walking laundry basket, but the head nurse recognized him as a child and bellowed. “Get that kid out of here now! No children are allowed. “但是卡伦主意已定，她决定不管他们同意不同意都要带迈克尔去重症监护室。他如果不去见妹妹，就可能水远也见不到了。卡伦给迈克尔穿上一件超大的外套，故意大踏步走进重症监护室。迈克尔看起来像一个会走路的洗衣篮，护土长认出他是一个小孩，就大声吼道：“把那个小孩带走！小孩不准进来。”The mother in Karen rose up strong, and the usually mild-man- nerd lady glared steel-eyed into the lead nurse's face, her lips a firm line, "He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!” Karen towed Michael to his sister's bedside. He gazed at the tiny infant losing the battle to live. And he began to sing. 卡伦母性大发，这位平时温文尔雅的女土双唇紧闭，冷眼町着护士长的脸：“他要给妹妹唱完歌才离开！” 卡伦把迈克尔牵到他妹妹的床边。迈克尔注视着在生命之战中失败的瘦小妹妹，开始唱起来。In the pure hearted voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sang, "You are my sunshine, my only sun-shine, you make me happy when skies are gray-" Instantly the baby girl responded. The pulse rate became calm and steady．“ Keep on singing， Michael． “You never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away-" Her strained breathing became smoother.三岁的迈克尔深情地唱道：“你是我的阳光，我惟一的阳光，当我的天空暗淡时，你给我带来快乐……”很快，小女婴有了反应，脉搏也变得沉静平稳了。“迈克尔，唱下去。” “亲爱的，你不知道我是如何地爱你，请不要带走我的阳光……”女婴急促的呼吸已开始变得缓和了。““Keep on singing， Michael．”＂ The other night，dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I held you in my arms．．” Michael's little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her.” Keep on singing, Michael.” Tears conquered the face of the bossy head nurse. "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. Please don't, take my sunshine away．”“迈克尔，唱下去。” “有一天晚上，亲爱的，我正在熟睡，梦见我把你抱在怀里…” 迈克尔的小妹妹松弛下来了，好像进入了康复期。“迈克尔，唱下去。”那位专横的护士长的脸上竟然挂满了泪水。“你是我的阳光，惟一的阳光，请不要，带走我的阳光。”The next day-the very next day -the little girl was well enough to go home! Woman‘s Day magazine called it “The Miracle of a Brother's Song". The medical staff just called it a miracle. Karen called it a miracle of God's love.第二天ー一就在第二天一女婴病愈回家啦！《妇女时代》杂志称之为 “哥哥的歌声所创造的奇迹”。医务人员也把它称之为奇迹。卡伦则把它叫做上帝之爱所赐予的奇迹。故事到这里就结束了，听了这个故事你有什么感想呢？你可以留言下方和我们分享，如果你想对身边的人表达爱的话，请哼唱一首歌给他听吧，相信他一定会感到幸福的。因为你把阳光带给了他。You might be the only sunshine they have. ▎主播介绍Nina Zhan 娇娇：10岁，全国儿童英语挑战赛代言人，热衷于所有与文体有关的活动主播: 娇娇，制作：Jingjing文字，音乐，图片非商业用途，版权归作者或版权方所有 ▎节目首发，背景音乐，图文资料，更多推送敬请关注微信公众号：为你读英语美文，ID：readenglishforyou

为你读英语美文 · 第317期 爱心创造奇迹主播：娇娇坐标：芝加哥You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray, please don't take my sunshine away. 你是我的阳光，我唯一的阳光，当天空灰暗时，你给我带来快乐，请不要带走我的阳光。A Miracle爱心创造奇迹Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her 3- year-old son, Michael, prepare for a new sibling. They found out that the new baby was going to be a girl, and day after day, night after night, Michael sang to his sister in Mommy's tummy. 卡伦感觉又一个孩子快要降生了。像每个慈祥的母亲一样，她开始尽力帮助三岁大的儿子迈克尔准备迎接家庭新成员。他们发现即将降生的婴儿是个女孩，迈克尔日日夜夜对着还在妈妈肚子里的妹妹唱歌。The pregnancy progressed normally for Karen, an active member of the Panther Creek United Methodist Church in Morristown Tennessee. Then the labor pains came. Every five minutes ... every minute. But complications arose during delivery. Hours of labor. Would a C-section be required? 卡伦是田纳西州莫利斯顿圣道公会一位活跃的成员，妊娠切正常。不久以后，产前阵痛来临了，每隔五分钟每隔一分钟。但是，分娩的时候出现了问题，生产持续了几个小时，看来需要做剖腹产手术了。Finally, Michael's little sister was born. But she was in serious condition. With sirens howling in the night, the ambulance rushed the infant to the neonatal Intensive care unit at St. Mary's Hospital. Knoxville Tennessee. The days inched by. The little girl became worse. The pediatric specialist told the parents to be pre-pared for the worst.迈克尔的小妹妹终于降生，但是情况非常不好。夜里，呼啸的救护车把婴儿送到了田纳西州诺克斯维尔圣玛丽亚医院的新生儿重症监护室。日子一天天过去，女婴的病情日渐恶化。小儿科的专家告诉女婴的父母要做好最坏的打算。Karen and her husband contacted a local cemetery about a burial plot. They originally fixed up a special room in their home for the new baby-now they planned a funeral.卡伦和丈夫联系了当地的一处公墓商量墓地的事情。他们原来在家里给新宝宝准备了一个特别的房间，但是现在却要安排葬礼了。MichaeI kept begging his parents to let him see his sister. “I want to sing to her.” he said. Week Two in Intensive Care. It looked as if a funeral would come before the week was over. Michael kept nagging about singing to his sister, but kids were not allowed in Intensive Care. 迈克尔不断地央求父母让他见一见妹妹，“我要给她唱歌，” 他说。女婴住进重症监护室后已经是第二个星期了。看来，这个星期都挨不过就要举行葬礼了。麦克尔不断地唠叨说要给妹妹唱歌，但是重症监护室不让小孩进入。Karen made up her mind. She decided to take Michael whether they liked it or not. If he didn't see his sister now, he might never see her alive. She dressed him in an oversized scrub suit and marched him into ICU. He looked like a walking laundry basket, but the head nurse recognized him as a child and bellowed. “Get that kid out of here now! No children are allowed. “但是卡伦主意已定，她决定不管他们同意不同意都要带迈克尔去重症监护室。他如果不去见妹妹，就可能水远也见不到了。卡伦给迈克尔穿上一件超大的外套，故意大踏步走进重症监护室。迈克尔看起来像一个会走路的洗衣篮，护土长认出他是一个小孩，就大声吼道：“把那个小孩带走！小孩不准进来。”The mother in Karen rose up strong, and the usually mild-man- nerd lady glared steel-eyed into the lead nurse's face, her lips a firm line, "He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!” Karen towed Michael to his sister's bedside. He gazed at the tiny infant losing the battle to live. And he began to sing. 卡伦母性大发，这位平时温文尔雅的女土双唇紧闭，冷眼町着护士长的脸：“他要给妹妹唱完歌才离开！” 卡伦把迈克尔牵到他妹妹的床边。迈克尔注视着在生命之战中失败的瘦小妹妹，开始唱起来。In the pure hearted voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sang, "You are my sunshine, my only sun-shine, you make me happy when skies are gray-" Instantly the baby girl responded. The pulse rate became calm and steady．“ Keep on singing， Michael． “You never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away-" Her strained breathing became smoother.三岁的迈克尔深情地唱道：“你是我的阳光，我惟一的阳光，当我的天空暗淡时，你给我带来快乐……”很快，小女婴有了反应，脉搏也变得沉静平稳了。“迈克尔，唱下去。” “亲爱的，你不知道我是如何地爱你，请不要带走我的阳光……”女婴急促的呼吸已开始变得缓和了。““Keep on singing， Michael．”＂ The other night，dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I held you in my arms．．” Michael's little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her.” Keep on singing, Michael.” Tears conquered the face of the bossy head nurse. "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. Please don't, take my sunshine away．”“迈克尔，唱下去。” “有一天晚上，亲爱的，我正在熟睡，梦见我把你抱在怀里…” 迈克尔的小妹妹松弛下来了，好像进入了康复期。“迈克尔，唱下去。”那位专横的护士长的脸上竟然挂满了泪水。“你是我的阳光，惟一的阳光，请不要，带走我的阳光。”The next day-the very next day -the little girl was well enough to go home! Woman‘s Day magazine called it “The Miracle of a Brother's Song". The medical staff just called it a miracle. Karen called it a miracle of God's love.第二天ー一就在第二天一女婴病愈回家啦！《妇女时代》杂志称之为 “哥哥的歌声所创造的奇迹”。医务人员也把它称之为奇迹。卡伦则把它叫做上帝之爱所赐予的奇迹。故事到这里就结束了，听了这个故事你有什么感想呢？你可以留言下方和我们分享，如果你想对身边的人表达爱的话，请哼唱一首歌给他听吧，相信他一定会感到幸福的。因为你把阳光带给了他。You might be the only sunshine they have. ▎主播介绍Nina Zhan 娇娇：10岁，全国儿童英语挑战赛代言人，热衷于所有与文体有关的活动主播: 娇娇，制作：Jingjing文字，音乐，图片非商业用途，版权归作者或版权方所有 ▎节目首发，背景音乐，图文资料，更多推送敬请关注微信公众号：为你读英语美文，ID：readenglishforyou

Donna Donna chats with Dawn Cuglietto, the assistant Vice President of Strategic Planning and Innovation at St. Mary's Hospital for Children. They discuss St. Mary's healthcare system for children, its mission, and how more people can get involved.

Dr. Ayman Shahine is a highly regarded and skilled surgeon he has been working with and sculpting the female body for over 20 years. As a cosmetic surgeon, he knows the extra details and artistry that it takes to create an amazing cosmetic outcome for the patients. Surgeon in chief, NY and NJ laser Lipo CenterFellow of American Congress of Obstetricians & GynecologistsMember of the American Academy of Cosmetic SurgeryMember of the American Society of Lipoplastic SurgeryMember of the American Society of Hair Restoration SurgeryMember of the International Society of Hair Restoration SurgeryMember of the International Society of Cosmetogynecology In addition to being an accomplished physician, Dr. Shahine is also a superb mentor and teacher. In 1996 he served as a clinical instructor at the NYU School of Medicine, and in 1998 he was Chief of the Section of Endoscopic and Vaginal surgery at the Catholic Medical Center of St. Mary's Hospital. In 1999 Dr. Shahine was voted the Physician and Surgeon Teacher of the year by the residents and medical students at St. Mary's Hospital, and in 2005 he received an honorary proclamation from the Borough President of Brooklyn, New York for his excellent work and service to the community. Dr. Shahine is also an inventor and an innovator in the field of medicine: He has modified and improved several surgical procedures and instruments, and is the co-inventor of the TOPAL liposculpture technique that produces superior skin retraction and tightening, resulting in a more natural appearance also he developed a unique technique that sculpt and enhances natural curves in female body, buttock lift and augmentation, and fat transfer and grafting. 

Jade Harrell with Cedric the Entertainer. AN EVENING WITH CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER & FRIENDS! annual fundraising gala will be held Saturday, Oct10 at The Peabody Opera House in St. Louis. The event will feature performances by Cedric and legendary musical artist Patti LaBelle for an evening of entertainment. The event is a celebration of women's health services offered at the upcoming Rosetta Boyce Kyles' Womens Pavilion at SSM Health Center St. Mary's Hospital (in St. Louis), to be named in honor of Cedric's mother.

Maja Kecman joins Ben Goldsmith to talk about both product and app innovation in healthcare. Maja currently leads Helix, a team of designers embedded in St. Mary's Hospital, and is currently spending the summer on a secondment at Balderton. Listed below are a few key questions in the podcast: 2:10 How do you get a product to market in healthcare? 4:30 How does a product innovation in healthtech evolve? 7:15 Can MVP-style thinking and procedures be applied to healthtech? 9:00 Due to the specialist nature of healthcare innovations and high up-front cost in product, does the funding procedure look different. 1130 Do VCs in healthtech need to be doctors or medical experts? 1430 What is your piece of advice to an inventor/entrepreneur in healthtech 1615 Is the NHS a good or a bad thing for healthtech? 1850 Due to the recent proliferation in healthcare apps, Maja forwards the idea for a system by which the NHS (or another qualified third party) offers a mark of approval to healthcare apps.

This edition features a story on Warrior Division Soldiers and their families visited Uijeongbu Saint Marys Hospital of The Catholic University of Korea.