Kathy Corbin 2018 Heart of Hospice Administrative Volunteer Award
[ebs_oscvideo type="vimeo" link="https://vimeo.com/255577598/0f5d238b16" dimensions="16by9"] The Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association has awarded Kathy Corbin with the 2018 Heart of Hospice Award for her unique jewelry recycling program at Top Drawer, an upscale resale boutique in Leawood benefitting Kansas City...
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Published: February 14, 2018
Categories: General, Kansas City Hospice, News and Views, Our Stories, Stories of Support, Story Blog, Volunteer Stories
Stevie Shuchart receives 2018 Heart of Hospice Employee Award
[ebs_oscvideo type="vimeo" link="https://vimeo.com/255575771/0f5d238b16" dimensions="16by9"] The Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association has awarded Stephanie “Stevie” Shuchart, LCMSW, with the 2018 Heart of Hospice Award for her outstanding work in caring for hospice patients, their families and the community. Stevie developed...
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Published: February 14, 2018
Categories: Compassionate Care, General, Hospice Care, Kansas City Hospice, News and Views, Our Stories, Passages
Big Dogs with Big Hearts
When most people think of therapy dogs, they think of small or medium size dogs that walk with people who need extra care. But, sometimes comfort comes in a really big package. When you visit Kansas City Hospice House™ you...
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Published: August 19, 2016
Categories: News and Views, Our Stories, Volunteer Stories
Helping care for the beloved pets of hospice patients
Pet Peace of Mind Many people dealing with serious illness worry more about their family than their own care. And, for many, their constant companion is their pets. What happens if you’re too weak to walk the dog or change...
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Published: August 3, 2016
Categories: News and Views, Our Stories, Stories of Support, Volunteer Stories
Hospice House Designed with Nature in Mind
A recent article in the Kansas City Star "Hospital gardens bloom with a healing power for the spirit as well as the body" featured the Kansas City Hospice House™. (Note: article no longer available online.) Excerpt "The benefits of nature in...
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Published: July 22, 2015
Categories: News and Views, Our Stories
A Calling to Hospice Care
—By Cara Smelcer, LPN In nursing school hospice was something I thought for sure I would never want to do. Shortly after graduation I found myself in an unsettling situation at the bedside of my terminally ill grandmother. She was more like a...
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Published: July 1, 2015
Categories: Our Stories
A Last Royals Game
When a volunteer contact the Royals, they agree to host hospice patient Jean C. with nurses Erin and Michael. “I really had to talk myself into going,” said Jean. “There are things that you just know you won’t be able...
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Published: June 10, 2015
Categories: Our Stories, Volunteer Stories
KCH Aids Ground-Breaking Program at Missouri Prisons
[caption id="attachment_3297" align="alignleft" width="300"] T-Shirt for Trainees, designed via a contest at Jefferson City Correctional Center[/caption] In a new hospice program, both patients and caregivers have been convicted of crimes. The Missouri Prison Hospice Program trains offenders to care for...
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Published: June 5, 2015
Categories: News and Views, Our Stories
My Kingdom for a Horse
The connection with animals is unique in our experience. James is a lifelong horse lover residing at Village Shalom and one of our volunteers knew exactly what would make his day. She made a special request come true when Lady came...
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Published: February 10, 2015
Categories: Our Stories, Volunteer Stories
Eddie the Dog Brings Comfort
Eddie and his owner Janice are frequent volunteers at the Kansas City Hospice House™ where Eddie feels right at home. Patients and families alike take comfort from this little dog with a big, big heart. Janice is often found playing...
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Published: February 10, 2015
Categories: Our Stories, Volunteer Stories
