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9/11 Survivors Turning To Hospice Care

Hospices have grown adept at caring for the unique needs of special … First responders, volunteers, military personnel and others who worked at the … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Baking dog treats gives vet new leash on life

Everlasting’s Activities and Volunteer Coordinator Kathy VanDerworp contacted Hospice of the Valley to inquire how their residents could volunteer … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Thrive Alliance awards caregiver of year honors

… members of the community now ask for him to be their nurse when they seek hospice care because they had friends or family members for whom he … See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Calendar of Events for Nov. 10-16

Hospice Heroes Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Nov. … Gentiva Hospice: Patient companion and administrative volunteers needed; Jeri Timm, 256-442-3208, … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Cedar Valley Hospice volunteers honored

The Hospice & Palliative Care Association of Iowa honored six Cedar Valley Hospice volunteers at its recognition ceremony on Sept. 20 in Des … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Letter: Supporting veterans as they face end-of-life care decisions

Merrimack Valley Hospice is committed to providing veteran-centric care for those … Throughout the year, we participate in the We Honor Veterans program by connecting veteran patients with veteran volunteers, recognizing their … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.