Beethoven and a Hospice Blessing
By: Marie Marley, KCH Volunteer Published: September 6, 2023 The phone rang at noon, waking me from a much-needed nap. It was one of the volunteer coordinators at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, for which I provide companionship visits...
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Published: September 6, 2023
Categories: End of Life Care, General, Volunteer Stories
A life of caring
By: Mary Zahner Bauer, KCH Director of Donor Relations Published: July 11, 2023, originally published in our Spring 2023 Luminary Magazine Kathy Smith recalls becoming a fan of hospice care at a young age. Being an only child, she remembers...
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Published: July 11, 2023
Categories: End of Life Care, Kansas City Hospice, Luminary
National Hospice & Palliative Care Month: “It’s About How You Live”
By: Dr. Pamela Harris, KCH Director of Medical Programs Published: Nov 9, 2022 "It’s About How You Live" is this year’s theme for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month which we celebrate in November. Announced in 1978 by then President...
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Published: November 9, 2022
Categories: End of Life Care, Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice, What is Hospice
Leaning In
By Kristin Dow, M. Div., KCH Chaplain Published: August 9, 2022 I still recall the first lesson I learned in my years training to be a healthcare Chaplain. It came from a quote by Anton Boison, who is widely considered...
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Published: August 9, 2022
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, General, Kansas City Hospice, Our Stories
First-hand insights on the KCH Fellowship Program
By Dr. Alexander Lane, DO, KCH Associate Medical Director Published: July 26, 2022 With the return of the July heat comes another Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH) tradition, starting a new cycle of fellows. Every year our company...
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Published: July 26, 2022
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, General, Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice, News and Views
Day to Day as a CNA
By Natoya Jones, CNA, Palliative Home Care Published: June 21, 2022 [caption id="attachment_24386" align="alignright" width="139"] Natoya Jones, KCH CNA[/caption] One of the first reasons that come to mind as to why being a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is important to...
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Published: June 21, 2022
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, General, Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice, Our Stories
Nurses play an impactful role on our hospice and palliative care team
By Kim Scire, RN, KCH Team Lead Published: May 23, 2022 A nurse’s role on the care team Being asked to provide insight into the role nursing plays in hospice and palliative care is a true delight for me. In...
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Published: May 24, 2022
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, General, Kansas City Hospice, Our Stories
Social workers provide meaningful support within the hospice team
By Lisa Brooks, MSW, LCSW KCH Social Worker Published: March 15, 2022 When I was asked to describe being a social worker in hospice, so many thoughts flooded my mind. It’s challenging, heartbreaking, joyful, and fulfilling. I’m often asked, “How...
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Published: March 15, 2022
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, General, Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice
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
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
