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Navigating Hospice Care: A Holistic Guide to End-of-Life Support

Hospice of the North Coast

The hospice care team comprises medical experts, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who collectively address the needs of patients and their families. Hospice services are adaptable, available either at home or specialized facilities, and can be funded through various means, including Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance.

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The Ups and Downs of Inpatient Hospice Care: New Facilities Open as Others Close

Hospice News

The facility marks the company’s first steps into inpatient care. Oasis had previously offered in-home hospice across three counties in the state. Dubbed House of Gresham, staff at the facility will provide acute care for patients at the end of life.

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‘Doing Good by Doing Well:’ Founder Jessica McGlory Launches Guaranteed with $6.5 Million Seed Round

Hospice News

Hospice News sat down with McGlory to discuss the factors that led her to pivot her career toward end-of-life care, what she designed Guaranteed to achieve, and her strategies for making that happen. Have you previously worked in health care or hospice before?