Hospice News

AUGUST 1, 2023

Addus HomeCare Corp. (NASDAQ: ADUS) has completed the acquisition of the home health, hospice, and private-duty company Tennessee Quality Care for an undisclosed amount. Across all of its business lines, the Franklin, Tennessee-based provider serves nearly 1,800 patients daily from 17 locations that cover 50 of that state’s 95 counties. Addus covered the transaction with a mix of cash on hand and the company’s revolving credit facility.

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Elaine Mansfield

AUGUST 1, 2023

One baby out of the nest, so they wait for the second As darkness descended, the last Mourning Dove baby peeked over the rain gutter edge. Its sibling had already left the nest. That morning, I saw a parent feed the nesting baby by regurgitating half-digested seeds into the baby’s eager mouth. It must have tasted like heaven, like chocolate cake or peanut butter and jelly.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 1, 2023

If pending legislation were to create new palliative care career opportunities, clinicians would be ready to take them, Dr. Holly Yang, incoming board president of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) told Palliative Care News. Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) have reintroduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act (PCHETA), designed to bolster the field’s shrinking workforce with federal support.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2023

The soaring fame of GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic, developed to assist individuals in managing Type 2 diabetes and obesity, has garnered attention in the media due to its side effect of weight loss, catching the interest of celebrities and influencers. However, this surge in popularity has also led to questions concerning the potential impact of these medications on pregnancy and fertility.

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Hospice of the North Coast

AUGUST 1, 2023

Hospice of the North Coast had the privilege of being showcased in an episode of the Viewpoint Project. The Viewpoint Project seeks out exceptional and distinctive content that highlights some of the globe’s “most impactful organizations and individuals.” We feel a deep sense of honor as we present our mission, to provide compassionate personalized care to patients and families during the end-of-life transition.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

AUGUST 1, 2023

August is National Make-a-Will Month People sidestep discussing or even thinking about death for good reason. Though death is ominous, it is also inevitable. We recommend that those who have not made a will and advanced directive should seize the opportunity to do so. Creating a Will for Peace of Mind Make life less stressful The post National Make a Will Month appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 1, 2023

Applying to nursing school is an exciting first step on your journey to become a nurse, but what should you consider to ensure success? Nursing school admissions have become increasingly competitive over the last three years. From limited clinical placements to the nurse faculty shortage, colleges have had to place restrictions on the number of applicants accepted, which means aspiring nurses run into obstacles before they even get their foot in the door.

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Nurse Nacole

AUGUST 1, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing Bupropion is a structurally distinct compound from the aminoketone class. It is a relatively weak inhibitor of neuronal uptake of norepinephrine and dopamine, and its metabolite also inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine.

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