Here is the complete announcement about the PeoriaCares Project. Pass it along!
PeoriaCares: The Power of Humanism in Medicine peoriacares@uicomp.uic.edu
Gold Humanism Honor Society
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Through February 21, 2011
The students of the GHHS Chapter of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria firmly believe that the spirit of humanism is alive and flourishing in Peoria and deserves to be celebrated. We believe that "PeoriaCares," and we need your words to help tell our story.
With your help we will compile this online community "journal" of examples, moments, gestures, acts, decisions, activities, and projects that illustrate the power of humanism in medicine in Peoria. Settings could include hospitals, physician offices, therapy centers, emergency sites, homes or classrooms. Most importantly, we want to share how and where YOU see humanism in action.
Contribute to this project by describing an instance of humanistic, caring, behavior that has occurred or is occurring in a healthcare setting in the Peoria area. This could be something that you have witnessed, or that you yourself have done, or a project that is ongoing. Tell us what happened, where it happened, and how it contributed to better care. How did it make you, and others, feel?
The GHHS adopts this definition for Humanism in Medicine: Humanism encompasses those attitudes and behaviors that emanate from a deep sensitivity and respect for others, including full acceptance of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Further, humanism is exemplified through compassionate, empathetic treatment of all persons while recognizing each one’s needs and autonomy.
DIRECTIONS for Submitting an example of humanism to PeoriaCares:
• Send your example in an email to peoriacares@uicomp.uic.edu • Respect the privacy of others. We ask that you not include names or personally identifying information about patients or their families. • If you wish for your own name and identity to be included with your post, please so indicate. Otherwise, examples will be anonymous.•
To read our PeoriaCares journal, visit the UICOM-P website from February 14 through February 21.
Thank you for being part of a caring community!
Class of 2011 GHHS Members: Stuart Covi, Sachin Jain, Stephanie Kok, Mario Martinez, Stephen Soong, Julia Wirjo
GHHS Chapter Advisor: Linda P. Rowe, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
To learn more about the Arnold P. Gold Foundation and GHHS, visit:
PLEASE PASS THIS ANNOUNCEMENT ALONG TO OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS IN THE PEORIA AREA. INVITE THEM TO CONTRIBUTE!
GHHS reserves the right to edit submissions, if necessary, for space, spelling, or to protect privacy. http://peoria.medicine.uic.edu There will be a link to the journal from our home page.http://www.humanism-in-medicine.org
