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7 ‘Hidden Gem’ Hospice News Stories in 2024

Hospice News

Hospice News explores the issues garnering growing attention in end-of-life care delivery in seven of this years hidden gem stories. Anatomy of Hospice Grief Camps for Children Many hospices offer summer grief camps for bereaved children and adolescents, which come with a host of operational and logistical considerations.

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Psychedelics, Cannabis Show Promise in End-of-Life Care, But More Research Needed on the Risks

Hospice News

Research is growing around how certain substances such as psychedelics and cannabis can aid in treating pain, anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, migraines and other medical conditions. and serves on the national advisory board for the California State University Shiley Institute for Palliative Care.

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Treasure Coast Hospice, St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care Complete Affiliation

Hospice News

Francis’ NorthStar Child Grief Support is designed to specifically address the needs of bereaved children and their families. The hospice also has a veterans program, advance care planning services and a pet care program. By bringing together our mission-driven organizations, St.

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End-of-Life Doulas’ Growing Value Proposition in Hospice

Hospice News

End-of-life doulas support patients and their families in a number of broad and diverse ways, according to Erin Collins, program director of The Peaceful Presence Project. Collins is also a certified hospice and palliative care nurse and end-of-life doula.

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The Role of Hospice Nursing in End-of-Life Care

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The primary goal of hospice care is to manage the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients, as well as provide support to their families. It is provided by a team of healthcare professionals, including hospice Nurses, who play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the best possible care.

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New Executives Tapped At Hospice Organizations Across Country

Hospice News

During his tenure, he has helped to develop and oversee the launch of the NPHI Innovation Lab, which focuses on designing systematic approaches to improve advanced illness care by examining trends in population health, claims analytics and practice optimization. Whitley joined the organization 29 years ago as a visiting nurse. “I

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Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

Hospice News

Guaranteed Health is redefining the end-of-life-care experience by building a-first-of-its-kind technology and AI-enabled platform that supports patients, caregivers, providers and payers. Littlefield was previously Riverside Health System’s executive vice president and chief nursing officer. The funding follows a $6.5

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