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Spiritual Care Key to Addressing Disparities Among Underserved Black Communities

Hospice News

Spirituality plays a key role in end-of-life decisions among African Americans, making hospice chaplains a significant part of reaching these populations, according to Saul Ebema, president of Illinois-based Hospice Chaplaincy. Faith is very important to African Americans,” Ebema told Hospice News.

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Podcast: A conversation with Dr. Jonathan Singer on grief issues in end of life carePodcast:

Hospice Chaplaincy

In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Jonathan Singer on grief issues in end of life care. Dr. Singer is the assistant professor of clinical psychology at Texas Tech University. Some of the research that Dr. Singer has been part of that is covered in this episode; Education: B.A., Adelphi University M.A.,

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A Conversation with legendary music therapist Dr. Russell Hilliard.

Hospice Chaplaincy

In today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Russell Hilliard about his journey and the impact of music therapy in death, dying and grief. Dr. Hilliard is the Senior VP, Patient Experience & Staff Development at AccentCare Hospice and the Founder of the Center for Music Therapy in End of Life Care.

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A Conversation with Katie Duncan

Hospice Chaplaincy

Katie is a national board-certified nurse practitioner, educator, author, and end-of-life care coach with a vision to rid society’s stigma of death and dying. Katie is a practicing adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. She is also the founder and CEO of Death Care Coach, […].

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

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And people are getting life sentences. They’re going to get older, they’re going to struggle with geriatric conditions, and they’re going to need palliative services and eventually end-of-life care. We have nurses who have extra training in palliative care. Eric: So let’s hear his story.

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