Obituary
Stories were everything to Syl Jones, and he used them not only to make sense of this world but to dream new ones.
A provocative playwright, contrarian opinion columnist and evangelical pioneer in the field of narrative medicine — where doctors and nurses improve outcomes by understanding and treating the whole person, not just their isolated symptoms — Jones died Nov. 10 at Sholom Home West in St. Louis Park. He was 72.
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I hired Syl at Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) after luck introduced us at a seminar he was giving. I learned from Syl. I …
I hired Syl at Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) after luck introduced us at a seminar he was giving. I l…
I hired Syl at Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) after luck introduced …
My expression of sympathy to the family of Syl Jones. I still recall how wonderful my first meeting with him while wor…
My expression of sympathy to the family of Syl Jones. I still recall how wonderful my first meetin…
My expression of sympathy to the family of Syl Jones. I still r…
Syl taught me to see differently. He approached diversity, equity, and inclusion with a curious eye and a fierce pen. H…
Syl taught me to see differently. He approached diversity, equity, and inclusion with a curious eye…
Syl taught me to see differently. He approached diversity, equit…
I first met Syl when I was working for Minneapolis Public Schools. Early in my career, I looked up to him as a mentor.…
I first met Syl when I was working for Minneapolis Public Schools. Early in my career, I looked up …
I first met Syl when I was working for Minneapolis Public School…
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