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Some old paintings

by Karen M.

March 17, 2009 12:55 AM EDT -- These are a few years old. I haven't painted in a while. Cave 1 . . . more

Opinion: Healthy Food is a Class Issue

by Karen M.

views: 87 | comments: 16

September 07, 2006 02:31 PM EDT -- "How we eat determines to a considerable extent how the world is used." -Wendell Berry If you subscribe to a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) or shop at your local farmers' . . . more

Psychosocial Issues in Caring for a Loved One with Heart Failure

by Karen M.

views: 319 | comments: 9

July 30, 2006 06:09 PM EDT -- by Karen Michaeli, M.S.W. As you care for a loved one with heart failure, keep in mind that certain conditions accompany the disease. Three psychosocial factors are associated with HF in particular: . . . more

Questions about Depression at the End of Life

by Karen M.

July 30, 2006 05:44 PM EDT -- by Karen Michaeli, M.S.W. As you care for your loved one, paying attention to signs of depression can help him or her "die well". Depression is often assumed, by patients themselves, family . . . more

Two Word Challenge "Ineffable Chagrin": The Awards Banquet

by Karen M.

views: 42 | comments: 14

April 18, 2006 04:20 PM EDT -- The suits ran long, bestowing endless praise and plaques for area beautification, agriculture, best new startup, most creative new tax financing scheme. There was enough hearty guffawing to last until . . . more

After last night's tornado: my neighborhood in Iowa City

by Karen M.

views: 49 | comments: 12

April 15, 2006 01:19 AM EDT -- Gardening shed next to the crabapple tree in my backyard debris 1 debris 2 Saab Camaro tree 1 tree 2 house 1 house . . . more

The Evolving Role of Social Work in Managed Care, Disease Management and End-of-Life Care

by Karen M.

views: 33 | comments: 2

March 25, 2006 04:57 PM EST -- by Karen Michaeli, M.S.W. The need for new roles in social work Social workers have long participated in health care as medical social workers, addressing the psychosocial dimensions of a patient's . . . more

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