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Why Ronald McDonald Houses should welcome homemade casseroles

  • Written by Richard Gunderman, Chancellor's Professor of Medicine, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy, Indiana University
imageWhen someone gives away a casserole, care and concern are among the ingredients.Elena Shashkina/Shutterstock.com

I recently learned that the Ronald McDonald House at the children’s hospital in Indianapolis where I work as a pediatric physician has banned donations of casseroles and other home-cooked dishes. Using capital letters for emphasis,...

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