What are personal pronouns? Gender pronouns, or personal gender pronouns, refer to the set of pronouns that an individual wants others to use to reflect their gender identity. Many people go by the pronouns sets “he/him” or “she/her” but when...
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Published: January 11, 2022
Categories: General, Kansas City Hospice, News and Views
By Sarah Ruttle, Director of Communications Published: Dec 21, 2021 “Even though it’s a sad experience, it’s always been an experience of honor and respect.” When Lois showed the first signs of early Parkinson’s Disease, their son Danny and his...
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Published: December 21, 2021
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, General, Kansas City Hospice
By Sarah Ruttle, KCH Director of Communications Published: Dec 8, 2021 Whether you have just finished celebrating Hanukkah or are busy preparing for your Kwanzaa or Christmas celebrations later this month, this time of year brings a bustle that can...
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Published: December 8, 2021
Categories: General, Kansas City Hospice, Our Stories
By Angela Ross, Content Specialist Published: November 23, 2021 November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Month and a time to join with other hospices, throughout the country, to educate our community about the many options available for people dealing...
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Published: November 23, 2021
Categories: End of Life Care, General, Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice, Luminary, Our Stories, Stories of Support
By Paul Weddle, KCH COO [CW: War] This week our country will, as we do every November 11th, celebrate Veterans Day by honoring the many women and men who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Started in 1919, 102...
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Published: November 9, 2021
Categories: General, Kansas City Hospice
Guest Blog Making final arrangements for a terminally-ill loved one by Marie Marley, Volunteer at Kansas City Hospice No one wants to make arrangements for the death of a terminally-ill friend or family member. It’s painful to think about any...
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Published: July 20, 2021
Categories: End of Life Care, Kansas City Hospice
By Pamela Harris, MD, FAAPMR, FAAHPM Director of Medical Programs at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care Effective communication in hospice and palliative care is something every caregiver strives to achieve. My fellow physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, therapists,...
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Published: July 13, 2021
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, Home Health Care, Hospice at Home, Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice, Our Stories
by Wanda Kelsey-Mendez Much more than a store, it’s a story was published in the July/August 2021 issue of Healthy Kansas City Magazine and is shared with permission. I pulled a beautiful jacket out of the box and smiled. I...
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Published: July 6, 2021
Categories: Compassionate Care, Kansas City Hospice, News and Views, Our Stories, Stories of Support, Volunteer Stories
It's an honor and a privilege to be asked to care for veterans — an honor that we at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care take very seriously. For many years we have been part of the We Honor Veterans...
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Published: June 30, 2021
Categories: Compassionate Care, General, Kansas City Hospice, News and Views, Our Stories, Volunteer Stories
In June of 2021, local artist, Eugenia Ortiz, created a mural for the Grand Opening of Story Boutique. The beautiful Intention Mural is on view during regular business hours. Story Boutique benefits Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care. Ortiz graciously...
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Published: June 29, 2021
Categories: Story Blog
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