Celebrating our 40th Anniversary
This year is our 40th anniversary of caring for the families of Kansas City. On November 3, 1980, Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care was founded to bring expert care, peace of mind, comfort, guidance, and hope to people who are...
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Published: September 30, 2020
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, General, Grief Support, Home Health Care, Hospice at Home, Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice, KC Hospice, Medicare Hospice Benefit Care, News and Views, Our Stories, PaIliative Care vs Hospice, Passages, Stories of Support, Volunteer Stories, What is Hospice
Pen Pal Program matches volunteers with people in hospice
by Mary Alice Weimer, Kansas City Hospice Volunteer A new Pen Pal Program lets volunteers continue working with hospice patients in a time of social distancing, nursing home lock-downs, and quarantines. As a volunteer for the past 7 years with...
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Published: August 4, 2020
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, General, Kansas City Hospice, News and Views, Our Stories, Volunteer Stories
Grief Programs for the Kansas City Community
Grief Programs for the greater Kansas City community — services offered at modest or no cost Solace House A Community Center for Grief and Healing, designed to be a nurturing place to guide children and adults through the difficult time...
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Published: June 25, 2020
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, Grief Support, Kansas City Hospice, Passages
Patient, a surgeon’s journey
Patient, A Surgeon's Journey, is a documentary about a Kansas City heart surgeon diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer and how he transformed his life. In honor of National Healthcare Decisions Day (April 16) we share this video with you. Advance...
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Published: April 16, 2020
Categories: End of Life Care, General, Kansas City Hospice, Our Stories, What is Hospice
Coronavirus Safety and Prevention
We know that people are very concerned about this rapidly spreading virus known as COVID-19 or the coronavirus. Naturally, those who have loved ones with serious illness in hospice or palliative care are even more concerned. Today, let's discuss what...
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Published: March 10, 2020
Categories: End of Life Care, General, Home Health Care, Kansas City Hospice, Our Stories
Reflections of a hospice chaplain
By Joel Carmer, Chaplain at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care Reflections of a hospice chaplain: Winning the fight of being dormant Today, I am void of the volume of peace that I would like to have. I know many...
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Published: March 4, 2020
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, General, Grief Support, Our Stories
Kansas City Hospice is certified to provide Jewish Hospice
Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care is accredited by the National Institute of Jewish Hospice (NIJH). We provide culturally-sensitive care to all people and honor the beliefs of each and every person. What does this mean? For many, the word...
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Published: December 11, 2019
Categories: End of Life Care, Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice, Our Stories
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
by Paul Weddle, COO, Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is one of the days I’m ashamed to say I used to take for granted. I didn’t grow up in a military family, but I...
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Published: December 6, 2019
Categories: End of Life Care, Kansas City Hospice, Our Stories
World Hospice Day
About World Hospice and Palliative Care Day What is hospice and palliative care? Palliative care is a fundamental part of healthcare - and a human right. It is about relieving suffering and pain at any point in a patient’s diagnosis...
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Published: October 11, 2019
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, Kansas City Hospice, What is Hospice
It’s a Garden Soiree to Help Local Families
We're counting the days until this garden soiree to help local families. Deborah Smith and Dr. Mark Myron have opened their lovely garden to Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care on September 5. When supporters purchase Patron Tickets to our...
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Published: September 3, 2019
Categories: Compassionate Care, End of Life Care, Kansas City Hospice, News and Views, Volunteer Stories
