Carousel Pediatric Care Helps Families Embrace Life
By Megan Hammond, KCH RN Case Manager Published: Feb 9, 2022 When asked to write about our Carousel Pediatric Care Program, I thought to myself, how on earth can I consolidate some of the most inspiring and meaningful work I’ve...
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Published: February 9, 2022
Categories: Compassionate Care, General, Home Health Care, Kansas City Hospice, Our Stories
Expert care brings peace of mind and hope
By David Wiley, KCH President & CEO Published: Jan 25, 2022 I would never have imagined I would be given the opportunity to work for a company such as Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH). Life events, and likely...
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Published: January 25, 2022
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, General, Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice, Our Stories
Why pronouns are important
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
Care to honor a lifetime
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
Finding inspiration this holiday season
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
Kansas City Hospice House celebrates its 15 year anniversary
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
Honoring our Veterans
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
Making Final Arrangements
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
Effective Communication in Hospice & Palliative Care
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
Much more than a store, it’s a story
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
