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New Pediatric Center Aims to Improve Patient, Family Support

Hospice News

The center will be located in Jacksonville, Florida, and create a dedicated, child-friendly space for pediatric palliative and hospice patients and their families to receive caregiver support and engage in recreational and therapeutic activities. A groundbreaking ceremony for The Dorion Family Pediatric Center is set for Monday, Jan.

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Mahogany CEO: Hospice on Cusp of ‘Tremendous Revolution’

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Our services will include the standard hospice functions such as individual bereavement care and volunteer-based therapy, but we also have grief support groups. We are also in the process of putting together a one-day caregiver retreat. Its understanding different family dynamics, psychosocial supports and caregiver needs.

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Hospices Navigating a New World of Quality

Hospice News

The hospice provider has a triage 24/7 call line for patients and caregivers to connect with clinical and social worker teams. Having a round-the-clock care approach comes with staffing and operational considerations, but also improved symptom management and caregiver satisfaction, Beckwith said.

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Center for Hospice Care Revives Respiratory Care Program

Hospice News

The hospice provider also offers a veterans program, bereavement services and specialized care programs. The hospice provider also offers a veterans program, bereavement services and specialized care programs. Understanding the diverse range of a communitys needs is also key, as is caregiver support.

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New C-Suite Executives Tapped to Lead Hospices in 2025

Hospice News

HGA is very fortunate to have Jame on our team Established in 1987, Hospice of Gladwin Area provides services at no cost to patients and their caregivers. The nonprofit offers hospice, respite services, spiritual and bereavement support, as well as assistance with housekeeping, medical equipment and other supplies.

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Hospice of the Ozarks Unveils Non-Medical Caregiver Training Program

Hospice News

Arkansas-based Hospice of the Ozarks has launched a non-medical care training program to improve caregiving support. The hospice’s new Care Coaching program is being offered at no cost to family caregivers. Patients do not need to be hospice eligible for caregivers to receive these services.

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Phoenix Children’s Palliative Chief: Shift the Culture in Health Care

Hospice News

Shaw’s large staff includes eight board-certified doctors, an advanced nurse practitioner, a social worker, a mental health therapist, a bereavement coordinator, a bereavement counselor, a psychologist, a nurse coordinator and a medical assistant. And that’s really palliative care.”

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