Author Archive

Leadership Change at KCH&PC

After twenty-four years of remarkable leadership at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, Elaine McIntosh is retiring. David Wiley, Chief Operating Officer for the past two years, has been selected to fill the role of President and CEO. During Elaine’s...

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Helping care for the beloved pets of hospice patients

Pet Peace of Mind Many people dealing with serious illness worry more about their family than their own care. And, for many, their constant companion is their pets. What happens if you’re too weak to walk the dog or change...

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Ten Years of Serving the Community

In May and June of this year, several events commemorated the 10th anniversary of Kansas City’s first hospice house. It was a long held dream that came true when it opened in April, 2006. Inspiration came from the Fran and...

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Veterans Service Award

Kansas City Hospice and NorthCare Hospice are proud participants in We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program recognizes the unique needs of America’s...

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Holiday Stress

written by: Stephenie Bernal, Social Worker The holidays can be a stressful time for many of us! Much has been written about this. Holiday stress comes from many sources, but often times stems from the expectations we put on ourselves....

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Honoring Veterans

On Veterans Day, November 11, 2015, VFW Post 8100 raised a new flag at the Kansas City Hospice House™ in memory of long-time volunteer, Norm Rich, who was a WWII veteran and member of their post. The flag was donated...

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Honor Flight – A Tribute To A Mom

Written By Patty L., daughter of a former NorthCare patient On May 19 I had the pleasure of accompanying my mother, to Washington D.C. with Honor Flight Network of Kansas City.  Several times a year they escort U.S. Veterans to...

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The Seasons Of Our Lives

Author: Stephenie Bernal, Social Worker A couple of weeks ago while driving to work I noticed for the first time this year that the trees were starting to turn colors.  I absolutely love autumn and the changes it brings!  I...

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The Quilt

by Tuesday Mallonee - Someone who loves to quilt! What do you think of when you hear the word "quilt?" Your thoughts could rush immediately to a beautiful handcrafted piece of art that perhaps a family member spent literally hundreds of...

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Hospice House Designed with Nature in Mind

A recent article in the Kansas City Star "Hospital gardens bloom with a healing power for the spirit as well as the body" featured the Kansas City Hospice House™. (Note: article no longer available online.) Excerpt "The benefits of nature in...

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