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
Ten Years of Serving the Community
In May and June of this year, several events commemorated the 10th anniversary of Kansas City’s first hospice house. It was a long held dream that came true when it opened in April, 2006. Inspiration came from the Fran and...
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Published: June 19, 2016
Categories: News and Views, Stories of Support, Volunteer Stories
Veterans Service Award
Kansas City Hospice and NorthCare Hospice are proud participants in We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program recognizes the unique needs of America’s...
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Published: April 4, 2016
Categories: News and Views, Stories of Support, Volunteer Stories
Honoring Veterans
On Veterans Day, November 11, 2015, VFW Post 8100 raised a new flag at the Kansas City Hospice House™ in memory of long-time volunteer, Norm Rich, who was a WWII veteran and member of their post. The flag was donated...
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Published: December 4, 2015
Categories: News and Views, Stories of Support, Volunteer 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
Comfort Bags Bring a Bit of Warmth
Sandy Yonke recently made 30 comfort bags for Kansas City Hospice House™ in memory of her late husband. The comfort bags are filled with field corn and encased in a washable cover. They can be heated in a microwave and...
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Published: June 9, 2015
Categories: Volunteer Stories
An Honor Flight
Carl always wanted to go on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., but was unable to travel. So, the Honor Flight came to him. His care team and some creative volunteers arranged a virtual Honor Flight right in his home. They...
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Published: February 10, 2015
Categories: Volunteer Stories
A Day to Remember
Tanya's dream was to marry the love of her life, but only if her family could be around her. Her very large family was in Arizona, but she was not well enough to travel. That's when her social worker, Crispian,...
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Published: February 10, 2015
Categories: Volunteer 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
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