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pennstatehealthnew… · 10 days ago
Compassion in the War zone: Two Chaplains in Hershey Help Caregivers - Penn State Health News
In the relentless corridors of Penn State Health, where hope often grapples with despair, chaplains Kelly Fuddy and Laura Ramsey offer a sanctuary not for patients but for those who care for them. They stand as sentinels against the creeping shadow of compassion fatigue, a silent thief that robs caregivers of their empathy in the wake of endless crises. "People who work in health care are naturally other-oriented," yet they require the same compassion they unfailingly extend to others. Through brief encounters and sacred rituals, like the "blessing of the hands," the chaplains weave threads of resilience and self-compassion into the fabric of medical life, acknowledging the emotional toll even as they fortify those who face it. In a world of scientific precision, they offer a vital reminder of the power of simple human kindness, leaving an indelible impact much like the gentle nurse who once soothed a young Fuddy.
