Hospice News

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Denver Hospice Appoints New Medical Director. The Denver Hospice recently tapped Dr. Robert Howe as its new medical director following the retirement of Dr. Shirlee Turner after 11 years of service at the company. Agrace Expands Medical Team. Hiranandani earned his medical degree from St.

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Hospice News

APRIL 17, 2023

As the demand for palliative care continues to grow, so too has the way businesses have bolstered their programs to better serve patients. Hospice News spoke with three palliative care providers that have risen to these challenges. Enter UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH). Culture has been very important to us.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Many people living with serious medical illnesses also suffer from comorbid behavioral health issues,” the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) indicated in a 2020 report. I know how helpless physicians and nurse practitioners can feel when confronted with patients struggling with dementia. This is such a big issue.”

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

We start off part one by interviewing Michele DiTomas, who has been the longstanding Medical Director of the Hospice unit and currently is also the Chief Medical Executive for the Palliative care Initiative with the California Correctional Healthcare Services. Are there outpatient palliative care clinicians?

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Hospice News

JULY 1, 2022

An aim of the resource center is to provide a safe place for individuals to work through difficult emotions and grief, and help survivors address the physical, mental, social and spiritual impact of losing a family member or close friend, Hill continued.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 23, 2021

What staff members are a part of hospice care? Regardless of where you receive care, most hospice care teams have similar construction. Here is a breakdown of our teams at Seasons Hospice: Medical directors oversee your loved one’s care at Seasons, ensuring they receive care tailored to their needs.

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Medical equipment like wheelchairs, walkers, or hospital beds. Medical supplies like bandages and catheters. Social worker services. Hospice care for cancer patients is focused on relieving the symptoms, the pain, and the stress associated with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Grief counseling for patient and family.

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