Debunking Myths about Hospice
by Wanda Kelsey-Mendez, Communications Manager at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care In this era of social media, online info, hundreds of cable channels and streaming videos, why is it that myths about hospice and end-of-life care are still so...
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Published: July 16, 2019
Categories: Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice, Medicare Hospice Benefit Care, News and Views, What is Hospice
Are you ready for Sunday Night Live?
A few words from Marny and John Sherman, Honorary Chairs, and Kim and Tom Curry, Event Chairs: We are excited to lead this year's Sunday Night Live, Kansas City Hospice's signature event, and ask that you partner with us to...
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Published: July 11, 2019
Categories: General, Kansas City Hospice, KC Hospice, News and Views, Our Stories, Stories of Support, Volunteer Stories
When Families Grieve
A safe place for families to grieve & heal When families grieve they face unique challenges helping children understand, cope and heal. Family dynamics can further complicate grief. Plus, if a death is sudden or unexpected, families may have the...
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Published: July 9, 2019
Categories: General, Grief Support, Kansas City Hospice, Stories of Support, Volunteer Stories
Summer Provides Challenges when Coping with Grief
by Melissa Waugh MS, Grief Support Specialist This week marks the first day of summer. Despite the warm weather and more daylight, summer may bring challenges when coping with grief. Summer can be a favorite season of the year for...
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Published: June 25, 2019
Categories: Compassionate Care, Grief Support, News and Views, Our Stories, Passages
Emergency Preparedness Training at KCH
After completing a major Emergency Preparedness Training project for Kansas City Hospice, Kelli Traylor, LMSW, our Staff Development Specialist was featured on the Caveo Learning Blog. She discussed her approach to employee training and shared some great insights! What tips...
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Published: June 19, 2019
Categories: General, Kansas City Hospice, News and Views
Fathers Day and Grief
by Lisa Templeton-Farmer, Director of Grief Programs at Kansas City Hospice Fathers Day can be a treasured time for a family to celebrate relationships and be together. But, Fathers Day and grief may be complicated for families. It’s not just...
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Published: June 12, 2019
Categories: General, Grief Support, Kansas City Hospice
Restlessness at End of Life
by Pamela Harris, MD, FAAPMR, FAAHPM, Director of Medical Programs at Kansas City Hospice “You know, dying is something like being born — sometimes it’s easy and sometimes it’s hard work.” About Restlessness As end of life nears, many people...
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Published: June 4, 2019
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, General, Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice
Circle of Lights Photo Essay 2019
On May 21, 2019 our annual Circle of Lights was once again scheduled to light up the Plaza with more than 1,300 luminaries. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had more rain in store. [ebs_row] [ebs_column lg="8" md="12" sm="12" xs="12" ] [/ebs_column] [ebs_column...
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Published: May 24, 2019
Categories: Compassionate Care, General, Grief Support, Kansas City Hospice, Volunteer Stories
National Nurses Day
May 6 is National Nurses Day! Each year a week long observance begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday. Nurses are a special part of the hospice experience, proving expert compassionate care. Each of our...
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Published: May 6, 2019
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, General, Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice, News and Views
National Drug Take Back Day
by Heather H. Murphy, BS, BSN, RN, Quality and Education Manager, Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care National Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use...
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Published: April 25, 2019
Categories: End of Life Care, General, Home Health Care, Hospice at Home, News and Views
