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Spiritual Care Key to Addressing Disparities Among Underserved Black Communities

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Spiritual hospice care providers are an important link to building bridges of access and trust among underserved African American populations. Faith is very important to African Americans,” Ebema told Hospice News. Their spirituality encompasses their everyday life.

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Hospice in Prison Part 1: An interview with Michele DiTomas and Keith Knauf

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Afterwards, we chat with the prison’s chaplain, Keith Knauf. Keith per many reports, is the heart and sole of the hospice unit and oversees the Pastoral Care Workers. These are inmates that volunteer to work in the hospice unit, serving a mission that “no prisoner dies alone.” Alex: Mm-hmm. Alex: Mm-hmm. Michele: Yeah.

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