Hear Me Now Stories - Alaska Hear Me Now is a partnership with the the Institute for Human Caring and StoryCorps to record interviews with patients, family and caregivers. Storytelling and listening have proven clinical value, and are keys to whole person care, which addresses emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial comfort, as well as medical needs of the people we serve. Other Locations: Mission-inspired California Montana Oregon Washington Search Keyword: Clear Filters A kitten for a dying man Arleta Lefler & Theresa Gleason Arleta talks to her colleague, Theresa, about nursing being more than a job and how a stolen moment with a kitten allowed a man with cancer to die at peace. Edit credit: audio by Alaska Public Media; animation by RockitWorks A century of memories Ruth Ehrlich & Judith Renwick Ruth Ehrlich, who is 103, shares memories with her daughter Judith Renwick. She remembers seeing cars for the first time, working as a social worker in New York during the Depression and meeting her husband at a party where she mistook him for a bellboy. Make friends Bob Murray & Jenny Murray Bob Murray, a resident of Providence Horizon House in Anchorage, Alaska, talks to his daughter Jenny Murray about growing up poor in the 1920s, his struggle with learning to read, and the life adventures that led him to an 18-year education career. His advice to her: “Make some friends; share some experiences. Everybody needs friends.” Edit credit: Alaska Public Media Feeding body and soul Jackie Beck & Heather Preece When Jackie Beck nursed her adopted 4-day-old baby boy for the first time, it was as nourishing for his soul as it was for his body. Jackie recounts the profound bonding experience with Heather Preece, founder of Kodiak KINDNESS, a program that offers free infant feeding support to families. Heather remarks that the moment was the highlight of her career. Edit credit: audio by Marina Preece Cummiskey; animation by RockitWorks Arresting the help Fredrick Katelnikoff & Father Innocent Philo Fredrick Katelnikoff, a security officer at Providence Health & Services Kodiak, shares with Father Innocent Philo the experience and lessons learned as a former village public safety officer (VPSO). VPSOs provide emergency assistance and law enforcement to rural Alaska communities hundreds of miles away from state services. He often relied on help from villagers he had arrested previously for minor crimes – encounters that taught him to treat everyone with respect. Edit credit: Alaska Public Media Finding comfort with Alaska CARES A Mother & Mary Sullivan A mother talks to Providence Foundation philanthropy officer Mary Sullivan about how Alaska CARES helped her son and family following revelations of him being sexually abused. Now a supporter of Alaska CARES, which helps children after the trauma of abuse, she shares their story to let others know that hope and healing are possible. Edit credit: Alaska Public Media From refugee to caregiver Agnes Twishime & Kathleen Hollis Born in Congo, Agnes Twishime arrived at a refugee camp in Uganda when she was just three. Now with laundry services at Providence Alaska Medical Center, Agnes shares with Mission Services Director Kathleen Hollis her experience as a child refugee and desire to help care for the vulnerable and those in need. Edit credit: Alaska Public Media Lessons from leukemia Willy & Adrianne Shelton At just 5-years old, Joel Shelton was diagnosed with leukemia. His parents, Willy and Adrianne, talk about how the experience deepened their understanding of their son, and how it has given them a glimpse into the man he will become. Edit credit: Alaska Public Media Why I became a nurse Asia Harmeling & Ralph Pasana Asia Harmeling and Ralph Pasana talk about why they chose nursing. Ralph shares the memory when, as a teen one day, he wanted to spend time with friends rather than care for his grandmother and how that episode influences his work as a nurse today. Edit credit: Alaska Public Media After abuse, hope for healing Bryant Skinner & Sara Lovell Bryant Skinner talks to colleague Sara Lovell about his work with Alaska CARES, a children’s advocacy center. One young girl’s drawings during her therapy to overcome abuse affirm his belief that there is hope for healing. Patient permission was granted to share this story. Edit credit: Alaska Public Media 1 2 3 Next 21 Result(s) Page 1 of 3