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Rick Bauer (he/him/él)

@nvrflycoach.bsky.social
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Hospice and Palliative Care. Board Certified Chaplain. The bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of assessment and care. Exec committee of PallCHASE (Palliative Care Humanitarian Aid Situations Emergencies) Based in DC. #spiritualcare #hapc

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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
ehospice.com/inter_childr...
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From Learning to Leadership: Watching a Children’s Palliative Care Vision Become a Service
Author: Archana Ganesh   Sometimes, the most meaningful milestone in palliative care is not just the launch of a service, but watching a pe
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#spiritualcare
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#palliativecare always includes holistic #psychosocial support for the patient, family and caregivers
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#spiritualcare #compassion #presence
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
11 countries have achieved the 95-95-95 HIV testing and treatment targets in 2025! Despite the progress, disparities continue to existEnding AIDS requires achieving the targets across all populations. Congrats #Namibia #endAIDS www.unaids.org/en/resources...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Only 3 days left to apply for the final ISPEC training of 2026 with Dr Christina Puchalski at @caringatgwish.bsky.social Chaplains and clinicians together will learn the generalist-specialist model of holistic care. Scholarships for those serving in low resource settings. tinyurl.com/yvn8j398
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Naming palliative care in conflict and forced displacement - The Lancet #palliativecare #spiritualcare www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Individuals, families, workplaces, schools, healthcare providers, communities, and governments all have a role to play in creating environments that prioritize mental well-being and access to care. #changingthenarrative www.who.int/campaigns/wo...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#vaccineswork #vaccinesavelives www.who.int/southeastasi...
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Thailand verified for eliminating rubella as a public health problem
The World Health Organization today announced that Thailand has been verified for eliminating rubella as a public health problem, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to protect children...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
If you want a great way to integrate Spiritual Care into your own practice and your institution ISPEC will 24-25 Sept. This is virtual livestream and you will receive all the materials need for teaching at your institution. DM for more information. #spiritualcare gwish.org/program/tran...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#palliativecare #spiritualcare
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#palliativecare #hospicecare #spiritualcare
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The final ISPEC™ (Interprofessional Spiritual Care Education Curriculum) @caringatgwish.bsky.social for 2026 will be Sep 24-25th, 11AM to 6:30PM EDT. Deadline for applications for each chaplain-clinician pair is September 10th. DM me for more information! tinyurl.com/3d2mfzxj
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
If a society's greatness is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable, we live in discouraging times for the more than 13 million adults and 700,000 children with serious illnesses in the United States of America (U.S.) www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Safeguarding palliative and serious illness care in America
If a society's greatness is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable, we live in discouraging times for the more than 13 million adults and 700,000 children with serious illnesses in the United S...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
For four decades the global HIV response has relied on community-led organizations to reach populations that formal health systems often can’t. Much of that work is being shuttered, reversing the gains the world has made in the past 40 plus years. nonprofitquarterly.org/when-communi...
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When Community-Led HIV Infrastructure Disappears | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
For four decades, the global HIV response has relied on community-led organizations. New research suggests that that infrastructure is beginning to unravel.
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a... @pallchase.bsky.social #palliativecare
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history
At least 2,325 people have died from the virus, according to official data, with outbreak on track to be biggest in history
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
What helps patients feel truly known and cared for? And what reconnects oncology clinicians with the meaning of their work? A newly published study examines sacred moments in medical oncology. #spiritualcare #palliativeare www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...
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Frontiers | Moments of deep connection between clinicians and patients in oncology: a mixed-methods study of sacred moments
PurposeSacred moments are periods of deep connection between clinicians and patients, associated with increased clinician career fulfillment and stronger the...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Interested in how YOU can integrate spiritual care into your clinical practice? Join Dr. Christina Puchalski and others for the Interprofessional Spiritual Care Education Curriculum 24-25 Sept. link.springer.com/article/10.1... Click or DM for more info tinyurl.com/3d2mfzxj #spiritualcare
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The need to integrate spirituality into sleep medicine as a dimension of whole-person, person-centered care - Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine -
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George Washington University Institute for Spirituality & Health @caringatgwish.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Join Dr. Christina Puchalski MD and @nvrflycoach.bsky.social for a 1 hour information webinar about ISPEC. #spritualcare Register here: tinyurl.com/4789yasz or more info: tinyurl.com/3d2mfzxj
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
www.cbsnews.com/news/congo-e... #palliativecare
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Congo Ebola death toll tops 2,000 as outbreak becomes fastest spreading on record
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Palliative care in traditional practices Celebrating World Indigenous Peoples Day 2026 📅 Thursday, August 13 ⏰️ 1pm UTC, 2pm BST, 3pm CET, 9am EDT, 3pm CAT #spiritualcare #palliativecare Register 👉🏻 l.iahpc.org/yc7?l
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#spiritualcare #palliativecare
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
www.thelancet.com/action/showP...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
www.npr.org/2026/02/28/n...
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'One year of failure.' The Lancet slams RFK Jr.'s first year as health chief
In a scathing review, the top US medical journal's editorial board warned that the "destruction that Kennedy has wrought in 1 in office might take generations to repair."
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
#spiritualcare
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
www.who.int/news/item/15... Dementia is a condition caused by brain diseases and affects memory, thinking and the ability to function. More than 57 million people live with dementia worldwide
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New WHO guidelines: up to 45% of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, providing countries with evidence-based recommendations to help prevent or...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Pediatric palliative care aims to alleviate suffering and improve quality-of-life for children with serious illnesses. Its implementation in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) remains variable and potentially underutilized. #palliativecare #spiritualcare www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
@icpcn.bsky.social held its 4th international conference in Manila, Philippines in partnership with The Ruth Foundation. The conference, 'Milestones & Horizons,' marked ICPCN's 20th anniversary and convened 419 delegates from 49 countries. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42428823/
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
economist.com
The Ebola epidemic is getting out of control
It has spread to five provinces in Congo and may soon reach South Sudan
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Spiritual care has been shown to be an important component of holistic patient care. However, students have reported it missing from medical school curricula. #spiritualcare asmepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
ehospice.com/inter_childr... #palliativecare
ehospice.com
Launch of campaign to Close the Gap: Palliative Care for Children, Everywhere
On 18th June 2026, the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN) launched a new global campaign ‘Close the Gap: Palliative Care for Children,
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
ehospice.com/editorial_po...
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Health Care Should Not Be a Commodity: Reclaiming the Moral Purpose of Medicine - Dr Neil Nijhawan
Abstract: The commodification of health care — the framing of it as a purchasable good governed by market forces — represents one of the most profound ethic
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
iahpc.org/what-we-do/r... #palliativecare #spiritualcare. Thank you @iahpc.org
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IAHPC Literature Search: Issue No. 30 - IAHPC
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Drawing on evidence from 70 studies, the review highlights that routine indicators alone are not enough to capture what matters most to patients and families - including symptom burden, emotional wellbeing, dignity, quality of life and person-centred support. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Patient-reported outcome measures in palliative care: A systematic review to inform health policy and health system performance
Health systems increasingly recognise palliative care as an essential component of universal health coverage. Assessing palliative care quality and va…
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
#palliativecare #spiritualcare
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ju...
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Life Support review – quietly devastating medics’ eye view of the war in Gaza
In the absence of foreign media, doctors are valuable witnesses to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Daniele Rugo’s documentary
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Most clinicians agree spiritual care is critical within cancer care. However, most clinicians never screen for spiritual distress. #spiritualcare ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
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Attitudes, Practices, and Barriers to Spiritual Care for Patients With Cancer: An International Survey | JCO Oncology Practice
PURPOSESpiritual care is recognized by the WHO and consensus frameworks as integral to whole-person oncology care, yet its integration into practice remains limited. Global data on clinician beliefs, ...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Save the Date: July 22nd and 23rd, 2026 Session #1: 3pm London on July 22nd, 2026 Session #2: 8am London on July 23rd, 2026 DM for reg information (free!)
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
#hospice #palliativecare #spiritualcare #nurse
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
An article co-authored by Tracy Balboni, faculty @caringatgwish.bsky.social discusses the role of spirituality and sacred connections within the practice of medicine to improve resilience and reduce burnout. #spiritualcare www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The Best Thing to Say to Someone Who's Crying. #spiritualcare #palliativecare time.com/article/2026...
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The Best Thing to Say to Someone Who’s Crying
Your instinct is probably to stop the tears. Here's what actually helps instead.
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
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Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1,203
The number of ​confirmed Ebola cases ‌in the Democratic Republic ​of Congo ​has increased to 1,203, ⁠including ​321 deaths, government ​data showed on Friday.
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Rick Bauer (he/him/él) @nvrflycoach.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
A chaplaincy reflection on living with chronic illness #palliativecare #spiritualcare lymphoma-action.org.uk/sites/defaul...
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CAPC @capcpalliative.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Getting a prostate cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming and scary, but you don’t have to face it alone. Palliative care can help you by managing symptoms, reducing stress, and improving your quality of life getpalliativecare.org/how-palliativ…
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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine @nationalacademies.org · 26/06/2026
Strong leadership is essential to high-quality serious illness care. This two-part webinar series will explore what effective #PalliativeCare leadership looks like, where development gaps remain, and how the field can prepare future leaders. Register: ow.ly/IG9g50ZhEy4
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