The distance between the patient and the health facility often becomes a distance between illness and recovery, hope and despair.

Over the years, however, the landscape of health care delivery has begun to shift. The rapid improvement of internet connectivity and the emergence of telemedicine have opened new doors to care, learning, and connection.

When I read the passage in Luke 11:1–4, where Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray, I am always struck by how profound and simple the Lord’s Prayer is. In those few verses—“Father, hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation”—Jesus provides a model not only for prayer but for living.

Chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. While medical treatments are essential, long-term outcomes for these conditions largely depend on prevention and lifestyle management—consistent medication use, proper nutrition, physical activity, stress reduction, and regular medical follow-ups.

Palliative extubation, the withdrawal of mechanical ventilation in terminally ill or critically ill patients when further life-sustaining treatment is deemed non-beneficial or burdensome, is a profound medical decision grounded in the principles of ethics, compassion, and respect for human dignity.

Fathers bring a unique blend of emotional fortitude, spiritual leadership, and practical support that plays a vital part in the care of terminally ill loved ones.

The story of Ruth the Moabite isn’t just a tale of ancient loyalty—it’s a living guide for how to love, serve, and honor our mothers at the end of their lives. When we combine her example with the compassionate principles of palliative and hospice care, we are invited into a sacred calling: to walk with our mothers through their final days with grace, dignity, and love.

Remember your purpose and your core beliefs when your authority or expertise is challenged. As Christ never wavered in his belief and desire to cast out demons, even if others were skeptical, so must be also have the trust and confidence in our desire to do what is best.

It is the time of the year again when we indulge on food. The Christmas Holidays bring out the foodie in all of us, whether as a chef or as a food critic. Food is given as a gift, plays a central role in family and class reunions, and can make or break any gathering among friends and relatives.  But is food and gastrointestinal nutrition also important for palliative and hospice patients?