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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

05/25/11 PRESS RELEASE: The Role of Spirituality in Modern Medicine

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May 25, 2011

For Immediate Release

Contacts:

George Pawlush 203-863-3126

Marcia Simon 860-395-7244


The Role of Spirituality in Modern Medicine

Hospital Staff Being Trained to Understand Today's Eclectic Society

May 25, 2011 (GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT) - People expect their medical needs to be satisfied when in the hospital, but how about their spiritual, emotional and cultural needs? These are also important to the healing process and, at Greenwich Hospital, it's the spiritual care chaplains who make sure doctors understand how to address these patient needs.


Every other week, Greenwich Hospital's Director of Spiritual Care Eddie Lopez makes spirituality-in-medicine rounds with interns and residents. He helps physicians develop their sensitivity toward patients in today's multicultural, eclectic society.


"Every hospital resident, intern and medical student who interacts with patients needs to learn to put aside their personal 'baggage' based on their own life experiences," says Lopez. It's the same "active listening training" taught in the hospital's continuing education course for seminarians and clergy, and it has nothing to do with religion.


Unlike most hospitals, Greenwich Hospital spiritual care chaplains are clinically trained and board-certified, and therefore are a part of the interdisciplinary team of clinicians that holistically addresses the bio-psycho-social and spiritual needs of each patient. Of course, the hospital offers the sacrament of the sick and communion to its patients who want it. And yet, as examples, the hospital will provide a different type of spiritual support for a non-religious cancer patient who decides to terminate chemotherapy, or to a group of addiction recovery patients who need to explore the emotional and cultural influences on their addiction.


Moral questions might have particular religious implications or philosophically ethical aspects to it, but it's not the same for every person. When a chronic or acute illness cannot be reversed, the spiritual care team helps the family explore their palliative care options.


"This is one thing that makes Greenwich Hospital a unique place," says Lopez. "We try to visit every patient, whether they are in the hospital with late stage cancer or a fractured ankle, and it all comes down to one thing - 'Why?' What meaning do you give this experience? What is your fear? What do you need to help you cope through this illness? This is what we help people explore as we help them heal their emotional wounds," Lopez added.

About Greenwich Hospital

Greenwich Hospital is a 174-bed community hospital serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Westchester County, New York. It is a major academic affiliate of Yale New Haven School of Medicine and a member of the Yale New Haven Health System. Since opening in 1903, Greenwich Hospital has evolved into a progressive medical center and teaching institution representing all medical specialties and offering a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and wellness programs.


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Sunday, May 15, 2011

05/15/11 Charge of the House Brigade and more from Greenwich Patch

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Saturday, May 14, 2011

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    Wednesday, May 4, 2011

    05/04/11 Greenwich Police Explorers/Cadets : Stations Day 2011

    Greenwich Police Explorers/Cadets at the CT State Police Academy for Stations Day 2011, on May 7th, 2011. They are put to the test with leadership reaction, an obstacle course, DUI scenarios, and a full police driving obstacle course.

    Visit them online: http://www.GreenwichPoliceCadets.org/

    Friday, April 22, 2011

    PRESS RELEASE: Music in the Garden Concert Series presents Jesse Terry (Greenwich's own) w/Michael Logen @ Audubon Greenwich May 15

    hey guys...any interest in previewing this or talking to Jesse or Michael?
    Mike Farley Michael J. Media Group/Bullz-Eye.com 608-848-9707 mike@michaeljmedia.com www.michaeljmedia.com  Currently representing: A Clever Con, Ashley Brooke Toussant, Badfish, Big Trouble, Bullz-Eye.com, Carey Ott, Chris Knight, Claudia Nygaard, Darrell Scott, David Mayfield Parade, Elam McKnight & Bob Bogdal, Farmer Jason, Jesse Terry, Jon Pousette-Dart, Ludo, Megan Slankard, Michael Logen, Papa Grows Funk, Poco, Pure Prairie League, Red Wanting Blue, Rob Roper, Scotty Don't, Steve Conn, Sunspot, The Dunn Boys, The Greencards, The On Fires, Tim Mahoney, Tommy & The High Pilots, Tri-Scale, Tropidelic, Whitney Mann, Will Kimbrough, Zach Williams & The Reformation  NY Giants Contributor: www.bigblueview.com Food blog: www.mikeyskitchen.com Michael J. Media blog: michaeljmediapr.blogspot.com/        

    On 4/20/2011 12:51 PM, Mike Farley wrote:

    Who: Jesse Terry (Greenwich’s own) w/Michael Logen

    What: Music in the Garden Concert Series: Armstrong Court Community Organic Garden Benefit show (healthy & organic light fare and wine will be served)

    Where: Audubon Greenwich ~ 613 Riversville Rd. ~ Greenwich, CT 06831 ~ 203-869-5272

    Date: Sunday, May 15

    Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

    Tix: $25 adults, $12 under 21, kids under 12 free *

    Ages: all

    Website: jesseterrymusic.com

    *note that reservations are recommended as seating is limited. Please contact Patty Sechi at psechi@gmail.com or call 203-629-1499.

    Jesse Terry Bio:

    With his down-to-earth appeal and deceptively sharp writing, Jesse Terry plants himself firmly among the most promising singer-songwriters of his generation. His 2009 debut, The Runner, which was licensed to popular MTV shows The Hills and The City, introduced him as an inspired prodigy with the potential to score big on the Americana scene. Michael McCall of the Nashville Scene lauded Terry for offering "a sophisticated melodic touch to his tender musings about love and finding his place in the world." While the sounds of popular music become increasingly inflated, he wades into the fray with graceful, understated arrangements that embrace his ambitious songs. Jesse recently performed a Premiere Showcase at Far West Folk Alliance and is a regular at the Bluebird Cafe, Nashville's premiere venue for emerging musical talent. He also recently performed at Florida’s prestigious 30A Songwriting Festival, along side such songwriting luminaries as Rodney Crowell, Dar Williams, Mary Gauthier and Mat Kearney. He will be one of the headlining acts for this year’s Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival, held in Plymouth Notch, VT. Jesse is currently finishing up the songs for his second album, which will be recorded by heralded producer/engineer/mixer/artist Neilson Hubbard (Kim Richey, Matthew Perryman Jones, Amy Speace, Glen Phillips).

    Michael Logen Bio

    Singer/songwriter Michael Logen has logged many miles on tour, in the studio, and in songwriting sessions, and his unique brand of alternative rootsy pop has landed him a deal with Nettwerk Music/Moraine Music, joining two rosters of already impressive acts. Logen, who has toured across 47 states as well as extensively in Europe, is a regular tour support act for Jonny Lang and Matt Kearney, and he has written with both of them as well as with Will Hoge, Katharine McPhee and Melissa Manchester, among others. Nettwerk is based in Vancouver and their roster includes many incredible artists including Old Crow Medicine Show, Sarah McLachlan and William Fitzsimmons. Moraine Music Group is based in Nashville, and is owned and run by Grammy-Award winning producer and songwriter Brent Maher (Tina Turner, Ray Charles, The Judds). Logen’s most recent album, Things I Failed To Mention, was released in 2007, after which he toured with Kearney. The two went on a writing trip to Istanbul together, on which they wrote the title track to Kearney’s new album, City of Black & White. Songs from Things I Failed To Mention were recently featured on MTV”s “Real World” and ABC’s “Kyle XY,” and Logen has won multiple awards including the International Songwriting Competition's 2009 Song of the Year Award in Folk/Singer-Songwriter Category, and Unisong International Songwriting Competition’s 2009 Song of the Year in the Americana Category.

    About Armstrong Court Community Organic Garden

    Armstrong Court Community Organic Garden was founded in April 2009 by a group of community members dedicated to organic gardening, sustainable living and the belief that community gardens can change health, wellness and the attitudes of the gardeners it serves. Located at the 144-unit Armstrong Court Housing Complex in Greenwich, CT, this 15,000 square foot garden dates back to the late 1960s, but was left dormant for over 30 years. Greenwich resident and life-long organic gardener, Patty Sechi, and a leadership group of seven are responsible for the garden’s rebirth, with the goal of creating a self-sustaining food source for residents of Armstrong Court and for members of the community. In time, they hope to create and support organic community gardens throughout Greenwich in order to ensure access to healthy, affordable food, to create opportunities for community building, and to encourage exercise, health and wellness.

    Publicity:

    Mike Farley

    Michael J. Media Group

    608-848-9707

    mike@michaeljmedia.com

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