Illness Archives

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Easter Seals and the Pandemic

Betsy Wurzel Today's interview is with Kevin Collins, CEO, and President of Easter Seals of Ontario, Canada. "Easter Seals Ontario, now in its 99th year of operation, kicks off its annual campaign, March is Easter Seals Month, with a goal of bringing heightened awareness of the…

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BLOG Chronic Illness Death Doula Health

Is Euthanasia Ever the Right Answer?

Luke’s mother was 75 when he started to notice that she was diagnosed with brain cancer and metastasis to her lungs. She rapidly declined to the point where she could no longer speak, was bedridden, and unable to swallow. The decision was made…

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Advocate BLOG Health Wellness

Give Someone The Gift Of Life With Be The Match

We all celebrate the selfless heroes in the medical field who are on the front line of fighting Covid-19. How can you be a hero and help save a life? Have you ever thought of donating bone marrow? Today, Denise Soza from Be…

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BLOG Cancer Caregivers Chronic Illness

Would you be part of a Clinical Trial

This week, I had the pleasure to interview Deborah Wright, APRN, CNS who works in the Phase I Program and Clinical Trials Office at the Stephenson Cancer Center in Oklahoma City. We talked about clinical trials, what they are and how they may…