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Bill Would Create New State-Level Pediatric Hospice, Palliative Care Program

Hospice News

Connecticut legislators recently introduced a bill that aims to create a statewide pediatric hospice and palliative program. If enacted, the bill would require the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) to create a plan for the development of the program and establish general statutes around its implementation.

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Celebrating Social Worker Month – March 2022

High Peaks Hospice

As a hospice social worker, it is common to have conversations that revolve around anticipatory grief. When discussing anticipatory grief, I like to use the “ball in the jar” metaphor. When discussing anticipatory grief, I like to use the “ball in the jar” metaphor. Bereavement Coordinator. Kimberly Moore, MSW.