Dr. Cathy Deamant was drawn to the mission of Cook County Hospital as a medical student and during her residency training. After providing care as a general internist and caring for patients hospitalized with HIV/AIDS, she was motivated to improve the care of patients with terminal illnesses. This included hospice care for dying patients, and when requested, facilitating a return to their country of origin for immigrant patients at the end of their life. She built a nationally recognized program. Commentary is provided by Dr. Josh Baru.