Yolanda Wisher is a Philadelphia-based poet, singer, educator and curator. She was named the inaugural Poet Laureate of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in 1999 and the third Poet Laureate of Philadelphia for 2016-2017. For more information about her work, visit www.yolandawisher.com…
Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. While he his famous “I Have a Dream” speech was 58 years ago (Dr. Martin Luther King – I Have A Dream Full Speech (msn.com), his message is more present and …
While I’m sure we all tire of the social distancing, not seeing family and friends, it somehow seems more beautiful when phrased by a poet laureate. One poem by Joseph Brodsky, the US poet laureate and Nobel Prize winner originally …
Given the events in Washington this week along with the pandemic, political and social unrest, and economic uncertainty, many of us are experiencing high levels of stress. Below are links to registration for two virtual support groups to help. The …
Among the things we probably all wanted under the Christmas tree for the holidays is sleep. Here are some thoughts about how to get more of the best present we could ask for: Improve your diet: Researchers have found that …
As we wind down on a tiring 2020, we can still appreciate the beauty and stillness before the birth of a new year. Below is a link to the best classical tracks of modern and old classical music, including Eriks …
Do you need to get into the holiday spirit? Our super-talented CMSRU students have an appropriately-named a cappella group which puts together a holiday music performance every year. Usually they come to perform in the hospital lobby but, this year, …
Attached are some support groups wellness sessions and webinars to help everyone through the holiday season deal with COVID. First, there are Webinars: Wednesday, January 13, 2021: Discover How to Bring Positivity and Compassion to Each Day Recording: Stress Management …
We hope everyone is safe and doing what you can to take care of yourselves while you take care of others. Below are some online sessions offered through Carebridge 800-437-0911 but, if you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, depressed, or anything …