Poltenson said: “Through my work at Upstate, I met Dr. Joel Potash who was the medical director of Hospice of CNY. I took the course on being a … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
Category: Volunteers!
Marin Voice: Hospice re-imagines care and ‘presence’ for patients during pandemic
Our volunteer task force of nurses are specially trained in the management of COVID-19 patients and, more importantly, in the correct use of personal … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
Yolo Hospice & CWC: Building the right environment
Our voluntary turnover rate of employees has remained below four percent for the past four years.” Yolo Hospice’s rate of employee turnover stands in … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
Community Hospice serves first responders with drive-thru luncheon
So this year Livengood, the volunteer coordinator at Community, turned their event into a drive-thru to thank the police, firefighters, EMS, and other first … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
Hospice in search for new trustees
She has been volunteering for the hospice for almost 30 years, firstly in bereavement support and then as a receptionist before she became a trustee … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
Local Thrift Stores Need More Volunteers to Keep Up With Daily Demands
Nancy Dolan, of Summerfield, sorts shoes while volunteering Tuesday at Hospice of Marion County Thrift Store in Summerfield. Rachel Stuart, Daily Sun. See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
‘Whatever I can do, I do,’ | Woman knits over a hundred hats after going home for hospice care
“She’s showing how important volunteering can be for patients like this. She’s an inspiration.” Hospice experts say Broersma’s story isn’t uncommon, … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
Hospice House Seeks to Ease Transitions for Patients and Their Families
Since this is a new subject for many people, Amie Carr, volunteer coordinator at Hospice House, is happy to define some terms. “Palliative care is the … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
‘Fidget aprons’ for the elderly
But a group of volunteers at Scotland County Hospice are doing a little something extra to help those patients. The volunteers are putting together what … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.
Hospices Help Address Social Isolation in Patients
“As palliative care providers, I think social isolation is much more … partners to develop volunteer programs and provide direct social interaction for … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.