Introducing Carla Gabrielsen, Bereavement Coordinator for Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care
Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care is pleased to announce the appointment of Carla Gabrielsen as Bereavement Coordinator.
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Cultural Competence in Nonprofit Hospices
In the realm of end-of-life care, the ethos of nonprofit hospices is rooted in compassion, dignity, and a profound respect for the diversity of human experiences. Cultural competence emerges as
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Volunteers: The Heartbeat of Nonprofit Hospices
In the delicate tapestry of end-of-life care, nonprofit hospices stand out as beacons of compassion and support. At the core of these organizations, beating alongside the rhythm of empathy, are
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Understanding Referrals and Admissions to Hospice
In the intricate tapestry of end-of-life care, the journey towards hospice is often a delicate balance between medical necessity, compassionate support, and seamless transitions. The process of referrals and admissions
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Afternoon Live: National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
November is National Palliative & Hospice Care Month. Heather Thayne, Care Partners nurse, joined KATU’s Afternoon Live to share how hospice offers personalized care and comfort, helping patients and families
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AM Northwest: National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
November is National Palliative & Hospice Care Month. Paul Kirk, MD, a retired physician and Care Partners board member, joined KATU’s AM Northwest to share how hospice offers personalized care
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Ask The Expert: Hospice and Palliative Care Options
PORTLAND, Ore. — Setting up long-term care, or end-of-life care, can be confusing and stressful, during a time when families are already dealing with so much. Dr. Helen Kao, MD., the
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Governor Proclaims November as National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
On November 7th, 2023, Governor Tina Kotek proclaimed November as National Hospice & Palliative Care Month. The proclamation reads: WHEREAS: Hospice and palliative care provide compassionate support and comfort to
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Jimmy Carter hospice milestone
Six months ago, Former President Jimmy Carter elected to start hospice care in the comfort of his Georgia home. As the Value of Hospice in Medicare study shows, at any
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Nonprofit hospices provide better care
A recent article in the New York Times shed light on a topic that continues to be front and center: nonprofit hospices are providing better care than for-profit hospices. To
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