Historically, pharmacists have been among the most accessible health care providers. While you had to make an appointment to see a doctor or go to a hospital or health clinic to find a nurse, you could always walk into a corner drugstore and find a pharmacist ... more
More than 10 years ago, Barbara J. Smarr stepped in to raise her four grandchildren (ages 6, 7, 15 and 16) when their drug-addicted mother could no longer care for them.
"At that time, I didn't have insurance for them and I didn't know anything about legal aid ... more
A fused-glass baptismal font played a prominent role when the 25th General Synod of the United Church of Christ met in Atlanta in 2005. It was a proud moment for artist and nurse Lori Schinelli, RN, BSN.
"They had commissioned the bowl and asked me to use shards of red, blue, green and clear glass to represent fire, water, earth and spirit ... more