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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

Hospice News

Patient preferences are trending towards home-based hospice care, leaving some inpatient facilities between a rock and a hard place. Meanwhile, other hospices diversify and expand their inpatient service capabilities. Shifting care preferences are another driving force behind the closure, according to MercyOne.

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UNC Health Southeastern Sells Home-Based Hospice Program to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

Hospice News

Effective May 1, the North Carolina-based hospital UNC Health Southeastern (UNC) will transfer ownership of its community-based hospice operations to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Cape Fear LifeCare will also assist UNC by providing palliative care consultations within the hospital. About 585 died while receiving hospice care that year.

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Why Choose Traditions Health?

Traditions Health

Founded in 2008 on compassion and clinical excellence, Traditions Health has grown to become a trusted in-home hospice care provider with 79 hospice locations across 18 states, including Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Learn more about hospice care from a trusted and nationally recognized provider today.

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Sangre de Cristo Taps New CEO, YoloCares Names Palliative Care Director

Hospice News

New CEO Takes Reigns at Sangre de Cristo Community Care Colorado-based Sangre de Cristo Community Care named Melinda Egging as its new CEO. Egging will oversee operations of the hospice, home health and palliative care organization. This marks her return to the organization.

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

Hospice of the North Coast

As life nears its concluding chapters, ensuring compassionate care and steadfast support becomes of utmost importance. Hospice services, a specialized form of care tailored to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families, go beyond mere symptom management – they prioritize comfort and solace.

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Hospice Care at Home

Three Oaks Hospice

A terminal illness diagnosis brings many challenges, but it doesn't have to mean leaving your home or being without the support of those you love. In-home hospice care helps you or your loved one remain in a familiar, comfortable environment during the final days, weeks, or months of life.

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What Happens if You Die At Home Alone?

Changing Lives Podcast

One of the benefits of choosing in-home hospice care when faced with a terminal illness is that you have a trained volunteer visiting you in your home at regular intervals to check on you.