Medicine

A physician speaks

Dr. Gary Dillehay, President of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, has been a dedicated supporter and trustee of Bishop Anderson House. He describes the value of chaplaincy in the hospital environment. "As a practicing physician, I see how disruptive hospital stays can be for patients and their families. I remember as a medical student and later, while an intern, I would see chaplains in the halls of the hospital. I think many hospitals at that time employed hospital chaplains to visit patients and help provide for their spiritual care. That was certainly the case for faith based hospitals. When I [...]

Rush Grand Rounds: Building a new life within Parkinson’s Disease

The Rush University Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation presents Rehabilitation Grand Rounds: “Building a New Life within Parkinson’s Disease” Presented by The Rev. Jay Risk, MDiv, BCC Chaplain, Dept. of Religion, Health and Human Values Executive Director, Bishop Anderson House and Erin Emery, PhD Assistant Professor, Rush University Medical Center Geriatric and Rehabilitation Psychology Date: Friday, October 11, 12 noon to 1 p.m. Location: Armour Academic Center, Room 450 After this lecture, audience members will be able to: • Understand the potential impact of chronic disease on identity • Understand a basic application of Narrative Theory in working with individuals with chronic [...]