Meaning-based therapy may aid terminal patients

Christina Puchalski, M.D. '94, RESD '97, professor of Medicine, executive director of the GW Institute for Spirituality and Health, and clinician at the GW Medical Faculty Associates, was quoted in a Reuters article about a new study that suggests psychotherapy focused on spirituality and finding meaning may help improve quality of life and well-being in terminally ill cancer patients.

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The Global Clinical Care Alliance (GCCA) at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) announced the inaugural recipients of the GW Global Health Legacy Fellowship.
As fall begins and school resumes, the GW Cancer Center extends vital support to patients who are also parents. Led by Access Team Lead Janelle Williams, the center offers compassionate programs like school supply drives to ease the burden on families affected by cancer.
The International Association for Health Professions Education (AMEE) recently selected Maranda Ward, EdD ’17, MPH, associate professor of clinical research and leadership, as the recipient of the 2025 Miriam Friedman Ben-David (MFBD) Award.