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.
Hospice News
AUGUST 26, 2022
Kauai Hospice Recruits Retired Emergency Doc as Medical Director. Dr. William “Monty” Downs is stepping into a new role as medical director of Hawaii-based Kaua‘i Hospice after retiring from 50 years in the emergency department at Wilcox Health Medical Centert. Wilcox Health is part of Hawaii Pacific Health.
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Hospice News
APRIL 23, 2024
Palliative care has become a more sought-after treatment plan in recent years, and one agency in California has led the charge in advancing palliative care support among its population. Cotter has been a board certified physician in family medicine since 1981 and worked as a hospice medical director from 1988 to 1989.
Hospice News
JANUARY 8, 2024
An increasingly diverse base of health care providers have taken an interest in the palliative care space, a trend that could be indicative of how strategic growth is taking shape in the field. As they build out their palliative care programs, many of these organizations are pursuing partnerships to foster coordination and growth.
Hospice News
JANUARY 24, 2024
Palliative care clinical education avenues have expanded in recent years, but providers say the well may not be filling up quickly enough to meet demand. Clinical palliative care education is undergoing an evolution in response to the various needs of patients with diverse ranges of serious and chronic illness, according to Williams.
Hospice News
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The emotional toll of caring for the seriously ill contributes to high rates of burnout among palliative care workers. For palliative care clinicians, that apathy can lead to the depersonalization of patients, negatively affecting patient care. Burnout is a state of complete mental, physical and emotional exhaustion.
Hospice News
MAY 5, 2023
The Miriam Hospital is launching a program that combines palliative care and emergency medical services. The Rhode Island-based hospital is piloting a new approach for its emergency department (ED) patients that provides palliative care options for those with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.
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