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Optimal Hospice encouraging kids to draw for patients

For more info, contact Justina Howell, Volunteer Coordinator at 661-716-4000. Artwork can be mailed to 1675 Chester Ave. Ste 401, or emailed to … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

CMS Relaxes Hospice Training Rules

CMS Relaxes Hospice Training Rules … Among the new waivers, CMS is allowing hospices to use “pseudo patients,” meaning an … The agency has also waived the rule that volunteers provide 5% of patient care hours and … See the full…

Where is it safe to get medical care?

Hospice Home Care operates a one-of-a-kind Clinical Response Center … at 501-558-4100 to speak with a trained nurse about getting help quickly. See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Good deeds: Oneida County area shines in crisis

Barbara Chubbuck has been a Hospice & Palliative Care volunteer for five years. She became a volunteer after her son Joseph had received Hospice … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Your view: Letters touch on columnist, AP story, economy

Hospice volunteer opportunities are endless and all hospice volunteers receive free training. Whether volunteering a few hours a month or six hours a … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.