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Hospices Step Up Pediatric Bereavement Care Amid Rising Demand

Hospice News

Some hospices have found peer support to be a crucial component of their pediatric bereavement programs amid rising demand for these services. Research indicates that the number of bereaved children nationwide is growing. The organization additionally researches child bereavement services and needs.

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Hospices Partner with After-Loss Services to Bolster Grief Support

Hospice News

Greater education and preparation around the logistical aspects of death and bereavement is needed to better support grieving families. This reality is driving some hospices to forge stronger collaborations with providers of after-loss services. Hathaway’s challenges inspired the launch of PALS’ after-loss services in 2021.

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VITAS, Gentiva, Home Health & Hospice Care Expand Inpatient Services; Banner Health Shutters Hospice Programs in Phoenix

Hospice News

VITAS Healthcare Expands Hospital-Based Inpatient Hospice Center Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE) VITAS Healthcare recently expanded its inpatient hospice care unit at the Florida-based Broward Health Medical Center. Miami-based VITAS has provided community- and facility-based hospice care in the Broward County area since 1980.

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VITAS, Big Bend, Heart to Heart, Family Hospice Unveil New Locations

Hospice News

The company provides continuing education credits to health care providers in other settings, such as assisted living facilities, to help spread awareness about the benefits of hospice care. Big Bend Hospice serves eight counties across Florida, with a location in each area. Dozier Hospice House.

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Bristol Hospice Enters Mississippi Market with Mid-Delta Hospice Acquisition

Hospice News

Bristol Hospice has acquired Mississippi-based Mid-Delta Hospice, a move that marked its entry into the state. The decision to launch services in a new state came with growing recognition around rising demand for home health and hospice care, according to Bristol Hospice CEO and President Alex Mauricio.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Wood River Valley Works to Reach Underserved Latino Populations

Hospice News

However, language barriers can make those patients difficult to reach, according to Lisa Wild, executive director at Hospice & Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley. Right now, all of our bereavement support groups are in English only,” Wild told local news. ““We In 2021 the organization had seven employees.

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Coping With Grief: How Bereavement Services Can Help

Traditions Health

Designed to help you work through the complex issues associated with loss, bereavement services lend you extra support during one of life’s most challenging times. What are bereavement services? Bereavement is the term used for the period of sadness and mourning that follows a death. Why are bereavement services important?