Beyond pills and procedures: The healing power of relationships
Early in my military medical career, I gained a deeper understanding of what true healing really involves
Early in my military medical career, I gained a deeper understanding of what true healing really involves
Are you 65 or older? If the answer is yes, then congratulations. You are part of the largest group of older Americans ever seen in our country. Indeed, 10,000 people…
Your personal support system consists of a number of relationships. These include your family, friends, doctor, pastor, neighbors, coworkers, boss and many others. They can support you, or they can…
Healing relationships cultivate emotional and spiritual well-being, creating a powerful way to maintain wellness or recovery. They are typically formed between family members, friends, or other individuals with whom you…
If you have chronic pain, you’re not alone. An estimated 25.3 million adults in the United States report severe, daily pain, significantly more women than men, while 55 percent of…
Being healthy is not just about making good food choices. It’s about having a positive relationship with food. As with other relationships in your life, it’s important for your relationship…
Rural health care presents unique challenges and opportunities that require thoughtful approaches. As clinicians, we can make significant impacts on rural health outcomes by considering patients' whole health—body, mind, and…
Rural health is about more than overcoming challenges. It’s about harnessing unique strengths: deep community ties, restorative natural settings, and a culture of resilience. Whole person care empowers patients and clinicians to build health and healing together, honoring the mind, body, and spirit. This guide focuses on strategies to implement whole person care in rural settings.
Discover how meaningful support from family, friends, and community can ease the burden of illness and caregiving. Learn how platforms like CaringBridge help organize help, share updates, and foster healing through connection.
Send us a text Guest BackgroundEvangeline C. Andarsio, MD is a Clinical Professor of Medical Education and Obstetrics & Gynecology at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (WSU-BSOM). Dr…