Category Archives: Advocacy

The Josephine Way

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: This essay from the current issue of the New England Journal reminds us that we, as patients, have choices. Our providers may or may not agree, but making our wishes known in the way Josephine did engendered a … Continue reading →

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WHAT ARE TYPES OF HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES?

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: I’ve been asked on occasion how one can find an advocate when they have no one close to them who can be their power of attorney or assist with health care navigation. HealthAdvocateX is a national non-profit organization committed … Continue reading →

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Assisted living too often fails older, sicker residents, report says

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C – Published in the Washington Post Assisted-living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older people and should focus more on residents’ medical and mental health concerns, according to a recent report by a diverse panel … Continue reading →

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How to talk to a widow

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

By Betty Rollin in the NYT Ms. Rollin is a former NBC News correspondent and the author of several books, including the memoirs “First, You Cry” and “Last Wish.” People are kind; some are wonderful. For a time. Then they move … Continue reading →

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TERREWODE Womens Hospital: A Tribute to Skyline Residents Friday October 28 at 3 pm Mt. Baker Room

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Mayor Bruce Harrell Releases Proposed 2023–2024 Human Services Department Budget

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell released the 2023–2024 Proposed Budget for the City of Seattle. This budget reflects Mayor Harrell’s continued commitment to bold action on the priorities of our communities—investing to address urgent needs and emphasizing the essentials as we … Continue reading →

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The new Washington Nonprofit Handbook is here

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.     Communities Rise has published an updated resource that puts nonprofit law into plain language. It has been updated to be consistent with the modernized Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (RCW 24.03A). Check out the 2022 Washington State … Continue reading →

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Car makers ignore the increased injuries in women

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. Women have 73 percent greater odds of being seriously injured in a car crash than men. Yet the U.S. continues to use dummies based on male bodies for almost all of its crash testing – leaving … Continue reading →

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What’s easier to get – a six pack or an AK-47?

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Vito’s Go Fund Me

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Frank C. The fire in the Madison Apartments did not directly damage Vito’s, but 20,000 gallons of water came down into the restaurant from the upper floors.  A Go fund Me project has been launched to help Vito’s … Continue reading →

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Help to “Stuff the Truck” on Sunday

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary R.

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Lost Generation Palindrome Poem

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M.

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New York Public Library makes banned books available for free

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. In response to the more than 1,500 books challenged to be removed from libraries in the last year, the New York Public Library launched an effort to make some banned books available for everyone — for free. The initiative is … Continue reading →

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2022 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKERS

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Volunteers fly into Seattle’s spider web on homelessness

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. By Danny Westneat Seattle Times columnist With 171 years of life experience between them, including about 80 managing hospitals and rocket systems, Ruth Benfield and John Pehrson have seen a thing or two. Benfield was a vice … Continue reading →

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Bending the Arc (now available on Netflix)

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Thanks to Mary M. for letting us know about this documentary now available on Netflix. Paul Farmer who recently died at age 62 was a pioneer in bringing health care to the poor. He was also the subject … Continue reading →

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Ukraine – flag and sunflower

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P.

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Let’s pray, hope and help

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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The Memory Hub Grand Opening

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

The Memory Hub Grand Opening Wednesday, March 23, 2 – 4 PM 1021 Columbia Street, Seattle Enjoy live music, light refreshments, program demonstrations and ribbon cutting. Meet the collaborators, including UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, the Frye Art Museum, … Continue reading →

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He Wanted to Make the Whole World His Patient

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Sadly we note the passing of a pioneering physician sociologist who has inspired so many. The foundation Paul Farmer left behind, Partners in Health, is a charity well worth supporting. His book, Mountains Beyond Mountains, was reviewed at … Continue reading →

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Birds Aren’t Real

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed. Note: The Gen Z’ers have gathered around a crazy fake conspiracy theory. They needed to laugh and poke fun at all the “real” conspiracy theories out there. I listened to the NYT Podcast “Today” and found it remarkable that … Continue reading →

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Housing, homelessness, and funding

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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The Memory Hub opens – connected with the UW and The Frye ! Stop by!

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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