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Georgia Hospital Improves Organ Donation Process

Daily Nurse

Improved organ donation practices and greater program visibility led to a sustained increase in referrals, donors, and transplanted organs at a Georgia hospital, thanks to a focus on enhanced staff education and family communication. A series of organ donation presentations in 2018 and 2019 provided staff education.

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Knights of Columbus Council #384 donates $1,200 to High Peaks Hospice

High Peaks Hospice

Knights of Columbus Council #384 donates $1,200 to High Peaks Hospice October 19, 2023 (Port Henry, NY) – The Port Henry Knights of Columbus donated $1,200 to High Peaks Hospice, funds raised at their annual turkey dinner in August. Donations like this help us to continue meeting the hospice needs of everyone in the community.”

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Nurse of the Week: Home Health Nurse Julie Lakomiak Donates A Kidney to Someone She’s Never Met

Daily Nurse

Last Wednesday, Julie Lakomiak, a home health nurse from Plainfield, Illinois, donated her kidney to a “non-directed recipient.” This week, she’s our Nurse of the Week. Lakomiak doesn’t know who the recipient of her kidney will be. But as a nurse for almost 20 years, she wanted to help someone in need and make others […].

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The Detroit Lakes Eagles Club Donates $2,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley

Hospice Red River Valley

The Detroit Lakes Eagles Aerie 2342 Past Presidents Club recently donated $2,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley on Giving Hearts Day. The post The Detroit Lakes Eagles Club Donates $2,000 to Hospice of the Red River Valley appeared first on Hospice of the Red River Valley.

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The Dance of Donation

Red M.D.

And so began what I call “the dance of donation.” Over the years, I have had many mis-steps and have crushed several toes, but now, when families ask me “what’s next,” I reply truthfully: “Before we stop any treatment, donor services will approach you about organ donation.” The post The Dance of Donation appeared first on Red MD.

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Hospice of the Red River Valley to host virtual Lunch and Learn ‘Donation and YOU!’ May 10

Hospice Red River Valley

RaChelle Gruba, senior regional development manager with Dakota Lions Sight & Health, will present “Donation and YOU!” In this collaborative session, participants will: Learn about donation opportunities for you, your family and your patients. . Explore how donated tissues are used. .

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Health Systems Leverage Philanthropy to Grow Hospice, Palliative Services

Hospice News

Community donations and philanthropic fundraising efforts have been a crucial part of growing much needed palliative and hospice services, according to Kaitlin Czurylo, director of annual giving at the NorthShore Hospitals Foundation, part of Endeavor Health.

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