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Culture, Compensation, Education Are Keys to Hospice Chaplain Turnover

Hospice News

The hospice chaplain shortage is reaching a tipping point. As they work to recruit and retain their chaplain labor force, hospices are contending with a barrage of issues that also can impact patient access. She told Hospice News that pay rates for chaplains are “woefully inadequate.”.

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Spiritual Care Key to Addressing Disparities Among Underserved Black Communities

Hospice News

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. The hospice and palliative care provider also offers advance care planning and grief counseling services.

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Third Season Episode 7: A Conversation with Dr. Shail Maingi On advancing health equity for Sexual and Gender Minorities in Hospice Care

Hospice Chaplaincy

In this week’s episode, Saul talks with Dr. Shail Maingi. Dr. Maingi is an Attending Physician in Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at St. Peter’s Health Partners Samaritan Hospital. She is also the Vice President of the Lesbian Health Fund.