Hospice News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

million, according to an independent audit by the accounting firm Plante & Moran. ProMedica opted to divest its home-based care assets in an effort to recover from intense financial headwinds. The organization finished 2021 in the red by $1.5 This follows a nearly $115 million shortfall the prior year, tax documents show.

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Hospice News

MARCH 3, 2023

million, according to an independent audit by the accounting firm Plante & Moran. ProMedica tightens its belt The deal follows several years of financial losses for ProMedica. The organization finished 2021 in the red by $1.5 This follows a nearly $115 million shortfall the prior year, tax documents show.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Participants included 50 individuals that had attended an indigenous Shipibo ayahuasca ceremony and received the plant-based psychedelic throughout the course of one year following the loss of a loved one. Another 2020 study examined the impacts of ayahuasca use in treating depression among grieving individuals in Peru.

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Hospice News

JULY 5, 2022

The new building will feature native plants in its landscaping and two bioretention cells that together will reduce and filter water runoff and control water flow into the local storm sewers. Iowa ranked seventh nationwide in hospice utilization among Medicare decedents in 2018, with 56.2% The national average reached 50.3%

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Daily Nurse

MAY 12, 2025

And she doesn’t just preach it she lives it in her leadership and life outside of work, where she’s a self-proclaimed “plant lady.” ” Tending to her plants gives her the same joy and purpose as caring for patients. Her ultimate super skill? “I never assume I know the whole story,” Thomas says.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

But the seeds of Optum acquisition were planted long before then. Optum swooped in with this offer after Amedisys began the process of a merger with Option Care in what would have been an all-stock deal amounting to $3.6 Amedisys began receiving calls from suitors as far back as 2020, including UnitedHealth Group.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Houseplant : Indoor plants have a range of benefits, from air purification to decreasing stress and anxiety and increasing mood. There is a wide range of houseplants, so be mindful of who you buy for and their time and desire to care for the plant. The post Holiday Gift Guide for Nurses first appeared on Daily Nurse.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 10, 2023

Colorado also recently voted to decriminalize a range of plant-derived psychedelics, including DMT, psilocybin, ibogaine and mescaline (excluding peyote). The state will also allow psychedelic-assisted therapy for a number of conditions.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Natural materials, indoor plants, and essential oils are simple yet effective ways to turn your home into a soothing and comfortable sanctuary. Jute (derived from the Corchorus plant) is soft, flexible, and feels like a dream under bare feet. Yet, fortunately, even indoor plants have been found to impact stress and anxiety positively.

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Euro-American Connections & Homecare

JUNE 25, 2024

Having plants in the home can provide numerous benefits for seniors, improving their overall well-being in several ways: Psychological Benefits Stress Reduction : Indoor plants have been shown to reduce stress levels and promote relaxation. It provides opportunities for social interaction and bonding, reducing feelings of loneliness.

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Hospice News

JUNE 6, 2023

Photo courtesy of VNS Health) VNS last October planted deeper roots in value-based care with its affiliate, VNS Health Management Services Organization (MSO). This includes using our advanced analytic tool to ensure timely identification of members and appropriate placement into palliative care or hospice.”

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The seeds of this agreement were planted about two-and-a-half years ago, around the time that SCAN Group CEO Dr. Sachin Jain took the helm at that organization in July 2020. That’s the vision that came up with together.”. His very first meeting on his first day on the job happened to be with CareOregon’s top executive Eric C.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 20, 2023

She blames the lack of homeless shelters in the Plant City, Florida, area. Daily Nurse is proud to name Melanie Park our Nurse of the Week for her humanitarian work to aid Plant City’s homeless. Park, a Plant City native, has been working as an ER nurse for 40 years. I was born in Plant City. This is my home.

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Hospice News

JUNE 21, 2023

The seeds of the program were planted by a keynote speech by Dr. Diane Meier at a Delaware Valley ACO conference. “The serious illness population was a population of focus for us for longitudinal care management, and we needed a toolbox for our providers and for our care coordinators. Main Line’s program is that kind of toolbox.”

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Hospice News

JULY 3, 2023

The seeds of the plan were planted in 2018 when the legislature established the state’s Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory Council. This spring, Kansas launched a five-year plan to make palliative care more accessible to its nearly 3 million residents.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Whether hospices plant seeds of growth through de novos, mergers, acquisitions, or a combination of these, the ability to offer a wide spectrum of services is a key to long-term growth potential, according to leaders of AccentCare, LHC Group Inc.

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Solace

MARCH 30, 2023

Forest Service is supported by tax dollars, but you can bolster their tree planting efforts through several organizations including the Arbor Day Foundation with their Trees in Memory program. Oregon Parks Forever is also working to plant trees to replace those burned in the summer of 2020 fires.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Her creativity and kindness extend beyond culinary gestures—she has taught clients to play Scrabble® and planted flowers for those who can’t garden themselves due to mobility issues. She delights in making her clients feel special, often by preparing their favorite desserts.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

MARCH 30, 2025

We can collect memories, items, ideas, recipes, songs, photos, plants, quotes and stories. I found some journal entries earlier this week, which really comforted me. I have time stamps for what life was like for me. We can store them electronically, in boxes and on our shelves. We can collect what supports, honors, delights and inspires.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For instance, fossil fuel companies primarily tend to set up shops near minority communities, with 68% of African Americans living within 30 miles of a coal-fired power plant. Emissions from these plants can result in community exposure to respiratory and other health issues.

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Diversity Nursing

MARCH 26, 2024

Planting seeds, nurturing them as they grow, and watching flowers bloom or vegetables thrive can be incredibly therapeutic. Take a leisurely stroll through curated displays of flowers, trees, and plants, each offering a unique glimpse into the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Global Partners in Care became an affiliate of CHC in 2017, but the program’s roots were planted in 1999. Historic run Getting the Global Partners in Care program to this level has been quite the journey for CHC. hospice leaders.

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Nurse.com

APRIL 22, 2023

Together, we planted flower seeds and beans. The muscle memory for planting wasn’t there for Dorothy anymore, so when we worked in the garden, I would put my hands on top of her hands. Each bonnet had a flower on the side held on by a ribbon. Gardening was our way of bringing color and the joy of growth and oxygen to the world.

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Elaine Mansfield

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

I hadn’t seen one adult Monarch all summer until a handsome fellow landed on a milkweed plant in my flower garden on July 19. My friend and helper Matt cut trails through the milkweed fields, mowing a few mature plants that had already flowered. I first inspected the plants to make sure there were no caterpillars. Another male.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 25, 2023

However, selecting lean proteins, incorporating protein-rich foods into meals, opting for plant-based protein sources, integrating protein-rich snacks, and utilizing supplements can help nurses meet their protein requirements without excess calorie intake. Balancing protein intake while monitoring calorie consumption can be challenging.

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Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

JANUARY 30, 2025

They might pause to look at a photo of a caregiver planting flowers with an older adult or a smiling team member at a local community event. Connection? Stock photos rarely evoke these emotions. Authentic images, on the other hand, pull visitors in. This pause matters.

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Elaine Mansfield

AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s heartening to know more people plant milkweed and nectar plants for Monarchs. Do you avoid sprays that will harm insect pollinators or make an effort to protect habitat such as participating in No Mow May or planting what the pollinators love? The Monarchs hardly have a chance. Each is a promise of transformation.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

JULY 25, 2023

She lives with her girlfriend, Lizzie, their two cats, Cornelius (Corn) and Zelda Mae, and a multitude of house plants. ” Personal Life In 2021, Abby moved to Park Ridge, Illinois from Springfield, Missouri. Abby has a younger brother who is attending school in Missouri and a younger sister who lives in Texas.

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Diversity Nursing

AUGUST 24, 2022

Volunteer programs help plant the seed and further educational opportunities for young adults. Inova Fairfax Hospital in Virginia offers a volunteer Summer program where teens get to learn about different positions in the hospital and get hands-on experience at the hospital’s simulation lab.

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Elaine Mansfield

DECEMBER 20, 2022

November 2022, my son Anthony planting daffodils. October 2022, Monarchs on a cool morning. November was mild, but in December, we cycled back to snow and cold. I look forward to longer days and a peaceful world in 2023. December 2022, a Snow Angel in the forest. The post A Cycle of Bountiful Beauty appeared first on Elaine Mansfield.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

What I hear from students after they graduate is that they often feel like were planting seeds, Prince told Hospice News. The post Hospice Educators ‘Planting Seeds’ Among High School Students appeared first on Hospice News.

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Solace

JUNE 3, 2022

Plant a tree. Ashes can be planted with a tree in a living ‘bio urn.” Serving California and Washington, The Atlantis Society is one of a number of companies that will help scatter a loved one at sea. Ocean Ashes offers charters in Florida. Remember to follow EPA rules when scattering at sea. Release a balloon.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 15, 2024

Careers are like gardens: we plant seeds with hopes for the future. With any luck, those shoots turn into thriving, healthy plants. The Seeds You Plant In nursing school, you planted seeds to create the first shoots to make up your career’s initial days and years. The fruit of your hard work can be harvested over time.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 22, 2024

We did a total of four, and what it did was it gave us either density and markets that we were already operating in or gave us an opportunity to plant a flag in a new market. We did a couple smaller little tuck-ins and license acquisitions. The Southeast is fair game in terms of areas and markets that we want to take a look at.

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Caregiver Support Services

JULY 5, 2024

Bring in Plants or Flowers Introducing indoor plants or fresh flowers can add a touch of nature, color, and life to the space. Plants have been shown to improve mood and reduce stress, making them a great addition to any room. Warm lighting can also help regulate sleep cycles and improve overall well-being.

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Palliverse

OCTOBER 6, 2024

When she couldn’t walk around anymore I planted extra plants to brighten up her views. From our bed, she could see all the different flowers that I had planted outside the window. She liked to sit in our living room and from her wheelchair, she could see all of the flowering winter plants I had planted for her.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 19, 2022

Cannabidiol, or CBD, a type of cannabinoid derived from oil in hemp plants, was legalized at the federal level in the 2018 Farm Bill. of THC, the main psychoactive ingredient found in cannabis plants that causes people to feel high. Since its legalization, CBD use has grown in popularity.

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