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The Story of Louie and Tony: an unexpected miracle
Posted on March 19, 2023March 19, 2023

The Story of Louie and Tony: an unexpected miracle

By Rebecca Gagne-Henderson PhD APRN ACHPN Over the years of caring for dying patients, it bothers me when I can remember a patient’s face in my mind’s eye but cannot recall their name.  I have a physician friend who, since the beginning of his practice of 40 years has a series of notebooks where he has … Continue reading The Story of Louie and Tony: an unexpected miracle

Posted on April 13, 2022March 19, 2023

A Story of Grace, Redemption and Remoralization

by Rebecca Gagne-Henderson PhD, APRN, ACHPN This Sunday is Easter.  There is no better time to tell this story.  It is a story of a patient our team cared for when I was director of a hospice.  Easter is an appropriate time as this is the story of a young woman’s resurrection experience. This experience … Continue reading A Story of Grace, Redemption and Remoralization

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  • The Thin Line Between Hope and Faith in Oncology
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  • A Problem with Death Doula Training

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