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First COVID-19 vaccines given at GH hospital on Friday

Margaret Staskiewicz, a social worker with Hospice of North Ottawa Community, said she was very excited about getting the vaccine. “I want to visit my … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.

Unemployed Georgians approaching Dec. 26th financial cliff

A hospice nurse, Schields, 29, was forced to stop working when repeated cases of the coronavirus shut her children’s daycare center. She also had to … See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Hospice Leaders’ 2021 Predictions: Industry Change is Accelerating

Hospice Leaders’ 2021 Predictions: Industry Change is Accelerating … Hospice News spoke with a group of hospice and health care leaders about what … The nurse and social work workforce averages in their late 50s and mid 60s. See the…

Grants available to support hospice services in southern Maine

… the quality of end-of-life services; and support hospice volunteers and the recruitment of volunteers, including outreach, training, and recognition. See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Nurse to receive award from Princess

“Creating an end-of-life pathway, that means terminally ill prisoners can choose to move to a hospice or stay in prison, is an exceptional feat. See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Volunteer Central: Places to serve in East Texas this week

Volunteers give the gift of time! The Hospice of East Texas has opened a Thrift Shop in Jacksonville and we have wonderful volunteer opportunities in … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

James Philo (JP) Reid, Jr. of Rome

For several years he was a volunteer for Heyman Hospice. JP was an athlete and avid sports fan. He enjoyed bowling, playing softball, jogging, and … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.