Our Stories Please choose from our collection of stories including conversation regarding the importance in completing an advance directive. Search Keyword: Clear Filters Portraits of people with serious illness. IHC Team Portraits of people with serious illness sharing their loving wisdom, through the lens of renowned photographer Andrew George. These moving images would not have been possible without the help of Dr. Marwa Kilani. Why whole person care matters Ira Byock, MD Importance of an Advance Directive StoryCorps Mary Kingston, chief executive of Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers in Torrance and San Pedro in Southern California, shares with Michael Jongsma, chief nursing officer, the anguish of honoring her father’s wishes to be removed from a respirator, and why having an advance directive is a profound gift for our loved ones. The Growing Season Trailer IHC Team Watch the trailer of “The Growing Season”, an upcoming documentary from Evan Briggs about the Intergenerational Learning Center at Providence Mount St. Vincent in Seattle. The center is an enlightened example of whole person care, where the young and the old experience joy and the wonder of community. Illness is personal IHC Team The fundamental nature of serious illness is not medical – it’s personal. Right, before I die - A Digital Gallery IHC Team Portraits of people with serious illness sharing their loving wisdom, through the lens of renowned photographer Andrew George. These moving images would not have been possible without the help of Dr. Marwa Kilani. Be a strong advocate IHC Team Strong advocacy – on behalf of yourself and your loved ones – is necessary to ensure the best care possible. Doctors are not gods IHC Team We need to stay focused on saving and preserving life, but also honoring and celebrating people through the very end of life. Relationship dynamics IHC Team The four phrases that matter most: Please forgive me. I forgive you. Thank you. I love you. Why I have an advance directive IHC Team A conversation with Rebekah M. about the importance in completing an advance directive. 1 2 3 Next 23 Result(s) Page 1 of 3