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.…
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Published: Feb 22, 2022 Life comes with many decisions and throughout our lives we are constantly seeking information to help inform our decisions. This may include calling your child’s doctor’s…
Read MoreBy 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…
Read MoreBy 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…
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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…
Read MoreBy 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…
Read MoreBy 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…
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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…
Read MoreBy 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…
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By Jewelee Lukowski, Art Teacher at Bernard Campbell Middle School, Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and…
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By Angela Ross, Content Specialist On Sunday, October 3, 2021 Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH) hosted its annual signature event, Sunday Night Live (SNL). This fundraising event helps…
Read MoreMaking 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 loved one’s eventual passing, but it’s important to make the arrangements sooner rather than later. In fact, it’s best to do it when you first learn your loved one has a terminal diagnosis. Why? Because once you have taken care of all the plans, you can just relax and enjoy spending whatever precious time you have left together.
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