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Deathwives Founders: Death Doulas Fill End-of-Life Care Gaps, Ease Strain on Hospice Staff

Hospice News

Many come striving for change after witnessing loved ones receive poor end-of-life care or enduring bereavement without support. A death doula is a non-medical provider trained to care for a terminally ill person and their family physically, emotionally and spiritually during the process of death.

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Hospices Work to Recruit More Volunteers Before COVID PHE Ends

Hospice News

The number of hospice volunteers plunged during the first two years of the pandemic, and many are still working to rebuild their ranks. Many hospices saw volunteer volumes dip drastically as they suspended activities during the pandemic. Volunteers also help reduce providers’ costs.

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NHPCO Annual Leadership Conference Celebrates Volunteers and Awards Honorees

NHPCO

Over her 21-year tenure with NHPCO, Lund Person has developed and updated countless tools and resources for hospice providers, answered many regulatory questions, and worked with regulators and policymakers on a wide range of hospice regulatory issues. He presently serves on the NHPCO Board as Immediate Past Chair.

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