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To Care is Human

Dec 16, 2019

Part 2 of our conversation with Laurie Brown Kindred dives deeper into the cancer treatments she went through, her personal reaction to a changing body and reflections about how the looks of pity from strangers on the subway impacted her. These and other insights from a women who lived through cancer with grit and grace.


Dec 9, 2019

We learn how Facebook became a powerful tool for Laurie when sharing her cancer diagnosis with friends and family. Laurie also explores how she approached sharing her cancer journey with her 3-year old twin girls.


Dec 2, 2019

The Right to Die is a complicated and controversial topic. Kati, a passionate and loving OT, shares her story of a family asking for her guidance when the suffering had become too much. If "patient values guide clinical decisions" what does that mean in the context of euthanasia? Kati opens this conversation up for us...


Nov 25, 2019

When we think about Patient and Family Engagement, we usually think of it occuring during the point of care and follow up visits. What happens when patient engagement continues well after recovery? Listen to neurosurgeon, Dr. Erik Hauck, and stroke survivor, Kara Lyven, explore the benefits of becoming "running buddies"...


Nov 18, 2019

Engage in an in-depth exploration of how New York Presbyterian reinforces its commitment to humanizing healthcare and underlines the strategic role of CXO as an essential element in achieving key outcomes. Dr. Forese and Rick Evans share insights on their efforts at NYP to reinforce the humanity needed at the heart of...