Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Bedside nurses can spend hours moving and standing on their feet for hours on end. One 2023 study reported that nurses who’ve worked 12-hour shifts walk an estimated distance of four to five miles. The increase in steps can also come with severe foot pain and aches. This type of pain can even extend to the legs and ankles, leaving plenty of nurses disgruntled and leaving their workplace for an environment where they can rest more and stay on their feet less.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Reaching breast cancer patients with varying needs can be a challenging feat for palliative care providers. Their referral strategies often hinge on how palliative services can help improve outcomes. Palliative care providers help address patients’ various nonmedical, emotional, caregiver and social determinants of health needs, a key point to highlight when seeking to build stronger referral relationships and expand the reach of their services, according to Dr.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which has devastated the lives of over half a million North Carolinians, Alabama nurse Lisa Jones, assistant district clinic director for the Alabama Department of Public Health’s East Central District, has stepped up to provide critical support to those in need. Her dedication and tireless efforts have earned her the honor of being named the Daily Nurse Nurse of the Week.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

VITAS Healthcare’s acquisition of Covenant Health and Community Services hospice business has emerged as a growth engine for the company. In April, VITAS acquired Covenant’s hospice operations as well as one assisted living facility in an $85 million deal. The transaction brought VITAS into the Alabama market and expanded its geographic footprint in Florida and marked the company’s entry into the assisted living space.

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Together for Short Lives

OCTOBER 30, 2024

UK children’s palliative care charity Together for Short Lives has called on the government to urgently fix funding for lifeline children’s palliative care services following today’s Budget and Spending Review (30 October). Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced a series of measures which have potential to improve the lives of seriously ill children and […] The post Landmark Budget must be platform to protect children’s palliative care appeared first on Together for Short Live

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Health care providers can have a bumpy road ahead of them when it comes to launching a new service like palliative care, in part due to complex legal and regulatory requirements. Before they launch a new program, operators must have a clear picture of their target population and the structure they want to build, according to Rachel Carey, counsel with the Virginia-based law firm Whiteford.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Four nonprofit hospices have affiliated with Chapters Health System, expanding the Florida-based hospice and senior services provider to three new states. The agreement includes Hospice of East Bay and Hospice of Santa Cruz County in California, as well as Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas and Willamette Vital Health in Oregon. This marks Chapters first foray into those states, which will be reorganized under the umbrella Chapters Health West.

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Hospice Promise

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Hospice Promise is a proud participant in the We Honor Veterans program. Our goal is to recognize the unique needs and challenges of our Veterans and guide them with respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment, leading to a more peaceful end-of-life journey. For more information in how our team honors and cares for Veteran patients, please visit hospicepromise.com/honoring-veterans/.

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Hospice Promise

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Your appreciation for our nurses and their dedication means a lot to us. We’re glad the flowers and cake brought a bit of comfort. Thank you for allowing Hospice Promise to be a part of your journey. The post Kind Words | Patient Family Review appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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