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Big Bend Hospice Launches New Hospital-Based Inpatient Unit

Hospice News

Hospice utilization in the Sunshine State runs high. Statewide, 6.7 million Floridians will fall into this age group by 2030, a 52.1% spike from 4.4 million currently, a report from Florida TaxWatch projected. More than 154,500 people received hospice in Florida in 2021, according to the U.S.

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Treasure Coast Hospice, St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care Complete Affiliation

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of the Sunshine State’s overall population, according to the U.S. Florida is among the states with large and growing cohorts of seniors 65 and older. This age group represents 21.7% Census Bureau. Senior populations are projected to more than 30% of Florida’s population by 2045, reported the state’s Department of Elder Affairs.

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Hospice Leaders: Culture the Key to Sustaining the Workforce

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The company serves 18 counties in the Sunshine State. A positive culture is one in which employees feel supported, aligned with the organization’s mission and that they can have a promising career path, according to Jennifer Blades, chief human resources officer for Florida-based Haven Hospice.

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Beat the Heat: 7 Safety Tips for Aging Adults

Aging Life Care Association

Now that it’s Summer, and most of the outdoor restrictions have been lifted, it is exciting to finally be able to venture outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather, the blossoming flowers, and the abundant sunshine!

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Publicly Traded Hospice Execs See Signs of Improvement in Labor Market

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Nevertheless, discussions on the tour were not all sunshine and roses. Each of the attendees represented a publicly traded company, and other types of organizations may be seeing different results. Also, labor trends likely vary to some degree from market to market.

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VITAS Opens New, Permanent Inpatient Unit at Florida Hospital

Hospice News

Hospice utilization in the Sunshine State runs high. Statewide, 6.7 million Floridians will fall into this age group by 2030, a 52.1% spike from 4.4 million currently, a report from Florida TaxWatch projected. More than 154,500 people received hospice in Florida in 2021, according to the U.S.

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HCA Healthcare Launches Hospice, Palliative Care Fellowship Program in Florida

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Hospice utilization runs high in the Sunshine State. “Our mission for this fellowship is to train extraordinary physicians who excel in preventing and relieving suffering while improving the quality of life of our patients,” Treu said.