Gwenn Dalton, RN, CEO/Educator: What Attracted You To The Field of Nursing? @HospiceHeroes #Nurseup #Hospice

Gwenn Dalton, RN, CEO/Educator: What Attracted You To The Field of Nursing?

In 1986 I attended nursing school as a way to support my 2 little boys following a divorce. Many years ago I was called to hospice and found out that I had an ability to connect with people that was very fulfilling and actually made a difference.

Well, I began to see this ability as a gift that I was given to help others. So, early in my hospice career I knew that I had a duty to bring comfort and care to those dealing with the end of life.

Every day, I am thankful that I have the honor and privilege of caring for the dying."

Gwenn Dalton, RN, CEO/Educator, Pro Hospice Solutions, LLC, Texas Nurse Entrepreneurs, Hospice Educators:"Pro Hospice Solutions, LLC understands that care is more than tending to the physical end of life; it is a way of caring for the patient, their family, and support group. Through our community outreach programs, mentorship programs, and continuing education workshops, we empower those care givers and end of life professionals with the ability to advance quality of life and to accept the gift of providing a compassionate end of life for their patient or loved one. Above all, Pro Hospice Solutions, LLC is dedicated to providing training and support for those Hospice Heroes and Healthcare Warriors who continue to fight for end of life rights!
We provide the following educational services: Continuing Nursing Education and Continuing Education Workshops. End of Life Consumer Education Resources and Training. Mentorship and Training Programs for End of Life Professionals"
Street Address: 512 Ave E. Moody, Texas 76557
E-mail Address: gdalton@prohospicesolutions.com
Blogs: http://prohospicesolutions.wordpress.com
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Using #Hospice and #Palliative Preferred Practices to Create a Plan of Care. @pedagogymedical @hospiceheroes #nurseup #nursefriendly
Because of the complex needs of hospice and palliative care patients, clinicians must be able to construct a plan of care that will accurately chart a patient's progress towards outcomes that enhance his or her quality of life.  To accomplish this important service, clinicians should employ a system of preferred practices to effectively assess, document, and manage the end of life needs of patients and their families. 
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Gwenn Dalton, RN, Pro Hospice Solutions, LLC:"Pro Hospice Solutions, LLC understands that care is more than tending to the physical end of life; it is a way of caring for the patient, their family, and support group. Through our community outreach programs, continuing nursing education and continuing education workshops, we empower those care givers and end of life professionals with the ability to advance quality of life and to accept the gift of providing a compassionate end of life for their patient or loved one."
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Teri Yarbrough, RN
Gainesville, GA, United States
I am a Travel Nurse specializing in Hospice. I grew up in a Navy family spending time in Guam, Iceland, & Italy. Then married my husband who was a sailor. I have 3 children, Heather, 25; Bear, 23; & BJ (our 4 legged child, a chocolate lab)2. My faith in my Lord Jesus Christ helps get through each day & to minister to my patients. I had gastric bypass 9/11/06. Have lost 150lbs."
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I am a sought after no barriers heart felt speaker, coach, teacher and writer and am featured extensively in the media including in the Associated Press and on NBC, CBS, Fox News affiliates and have been interviewed on national TV by Arielle Ford as one of America's Experts. I am producing, writing, and acting in several DVD documentary/educational projects: I am training and coaching other nurses, yoga teachers and health professionals throughout the USA and Canada to be Yoga Nursing Therapists and I lead fantabulous Yoga and Juice fasting Makeover Retreats on the magnificent Pyrate laden Crystal Coast of North Carolina. My programs our hip, conscious, filled with hilarious humor, enlightening and designed to inspire and leave a legacy. This is the most prolific, jamming and juicy time of my life and I get to do it all by serving others. SERVING RULES!"
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Tribute to a Hospice Nurse by E.V. Stankowski, RN, Inspirational Poems, Touching Stories:"When it comes to death and dying
There's a special gift you share
One that Angels all admire
One that goes beyond just care

http://www.inspirationalnursing.com/hn

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Hospice, Palliative Care Nurses, Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow/STTI:"The hospice movement has evolved in the United States over the past 25 years. The focus of hospice care is on comprehensive physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual care to terminally ill persons and their families. Hospice providers promote quality of life by protecting patients from burdensome interventions and providing care at home, whenever possibly, instead of the hospital. Hospice nurses provide care primarily under the guidelines of the Medicare Benefit Act of 1983, a federal program that allows patients to die in their homes with their families and friends at their side."
Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow/STTI
Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
550 West North Street Indianapolis, IN 46202
bennison@stti.iupui.edu
http://www.nursesource.org/hospice.html

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About.com: Death & Dying, Poetry, Blessings, Toasts, Quotes, Prayers and Words of Comfort:"Sometimes, it seems that all you need is the right quote, poem or inspirational message at the right moment to help provide perspective, insight and aid in surviving a loss or crisis. When coping with a death, a significant loss or crisis, it can help to read the words from others who have "been there," coped and survived. This section contains comforting poems and quotes that may be helpful when writing eulogies or obituaries, or used in memorial services, blessing helpful in the healing process, quotes about death and dying and famous last words."
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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Web:"Originally organized as the Academy of Hospice Physicians in 1988, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is the only organization in the United States for physicians dedicated to the advancement of hospice/palliative medicine, its practice, research and education."
4700 W. Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60025-1485
(847)375-4712, tmckissack@amctec.com
http://www.aahpm.org/

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Aging with Dignity:"Something is terribly wrong: The majority of Americans want to die at home surrounded by family and friends, but most end up dying in the hospital or nursing home, cared for by strangers. Half of Americans die in pain that could have been treated. Sick people have come to fear losing their dignity or burdening their families more than they fear death. And this is all happening in a country that is meant to prize the rights of individuals and champion respect for personal wishes."
http://www.agingwithdignity.org/

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Choice In Dying...

...the nation's experts on end-of-life care Choice In Dying, the inventor of living wills in 1967, is dedicated to fostering communication about complex end-of-life decisions. The nonprofit organizat...
http://www.choices.org

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Hospice Patients Alliance: Consumer Advocates...

Hospice Patients Alliance is a consumer advocacy resource center for hospice patients, families, caregivers; promoting hospice patient rights, revealing what NO hospice will tell you; providing inform...
http://www.hospicepatients.org

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Perinatal Hospice/Supportive Care for the Dying Unborn Infant:"Perinatal hospice provides supportive care for parents and the infant with a serious or fatal birth defect both before and after birth. Most people think of hospice as applying to the elderly or at least adults. It has also been extended to children and even to babies. But it was Dr. Byron Calhoun of Madigan Army Hospital who developed the concept of perinatal hospice."
Supportive Care of the Dying: A Coalition for Compassionate Care Founded in 1994 c/o Providence Health System Sylvia McSkimming, PhD, RN, Executive Director
4805 NE Glisan Street,2E07 Portland, Oregon 97213
tel: (503) 215-5053 fax: (503) 215-5054 e-mail: Sylvia.McSkimming@providence.org
http://perinatalhospice.org/

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Africa, Hospice ...

Hospice Africa Charity No 1024903 Helping to establish Hospice Care in Africa The aims of Hospice Africa are to provide or support the provision of palliative care to terminally ill cancer patients i...
13 Pages Found, 1 Links Found, 551 Score, http://hospice-africa.merseyside.org

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine...

Originally organized as the Academy of Hospice Physicians in 1988, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is the only organization in the United States for physicians ...
32 Pages Found, 141 Links Found, 532 Score, http://www.aahpm.org

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American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine:"Working together, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (ABHPM) achieved recognition for the subspecialty of hospice and palliative medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Beginning in 2008, cooperating boards within the ABMS will offer a subspecialty certificate in hospice and palliative medicine. A parallel certification will be offered by cooperating boards within the AOA. AAHPM will support ABHPM diplomates through the expiration of their ABHPM certificates."
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
4700 W. Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60025
847/375-4712 Fax 847/375-6475 E-mail info@aahpm.org
http://www.aahpm.org

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American Hospice Management; Hospice Management Firm...

Since its founding in 1992 as the nation's first hospice management firm, AHM has grown to serve hospital-based, nursing home-based, and community-based hospice....
3 Pages Found, 0 Links Found, 1764 Score, http://www.americanhospice.com

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Arizona State, Hospice of the Valley...

Hospice of the Valley is celebrating 23 years of service in the valley.  Since 1977, we have served more than 32,000 patients ranging in age from newborns to over 100. ...
21 Pages Found, 7 Links Found, 183 Score, http://www.hov.org

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Arkansas Hospice Home Page...

    Enhancing the Quality of Life for the Terminally ill as a Charitable, Non-Profit Community Service Refer Donate Volunteer Get Involved About Arkansas Hospice In Home Care Hospice Center Care Get ...
32 Pages Found, 30 Links Found, 678 Score, http://www.arkansashospice.org

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Association for Death Education and Counseling:"The Association for Death Education and Counseling®, The Thanatology Association®, is one of the oldest interdisciplinary organizations in the field of dying, death and bereavement. Its nearly 2,000 members include a wide array of mental and medical health personnel, educators, clergy, funeral directors and volunteers. ADEC offers numerous educational opportunities through its annual conference, courses and workshops, its certification program, and via its acclaimed publication, The Forum."
ADEC Headquarters
111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100
Deerfield, IL 60015 USA
Phone or Fax:
Phone 847-509-0403
Fax: 847-480-9282
http://www.adec.org

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Hospice of the Conejo:"Hospice of the Conejo is a team of caring people who are dedicated to providing a special blend of compassion and practical and emotional support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and to their families. Our focus is on living - helping people during the final stages of life to make the most of every hour. Our service area covers Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Agoura, Oak Park, and Calabasas, California. We are a non-profit agency and all services are provided free-of-charge."
Hospice of the Conejo, 80 East Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA (805)495-2145 hospice@adnetsol.com
http://www.hospiceoftheconejo.org

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Jacob "Jack" Kevorkian Dies; Death With Dignity Proponent Remembered

Jacob "Jack" Kevorkian, otherwise known as "Doctor Death" fell victim Friday to a blood clot that released from his leg and lodged in his heart, assumed to be complications of kidney problems for which he was admitted to a hospital for in May of this year. He was 83 years of age.

Kevorkian is most known for serving eight years of a 10-to-25-year prison sentence for second-degree murder starting in 1999. This resulted from a videotape he had made on September 17, 1998 which depicted the voluntary euthanasia of Thomas Youk, with the doctor's assistance by administering lethal injection.

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More senior citizens are dying at home - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com

By John Dorschner

jdorschner@MiamiHerald.com

After years of experts and patients saying people at the end of life might be more comfortable dying at home, a new study says that may finally be happening: fewer seniors in the United States and South Florida are dying in hospitals.

But the same survey finds that in the last months of life for seniors throughout the United States and especially in Miami, the trend is for more of them to see large numbers of specialists and to spend more time in expensive intensive care units.

Those are the results of the latest study from the Dartmouth Atlas, a project of the Dartmouth Medical School. The project for years has been using Medicare data to expose anomalies in healthcare costs and wide geographic disparities in expenses.

“Miami is practically off the charts,” says David Goodman, a Dartmouth researcher who was the lead author of the study. “It really continues to stand out” for having the highest costs and most extensive treatments in the last months of life, even when adjusted for age, ethnicity, race and severity of illness.

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Faith Friends by Nancy Haygood, Hospice Poems, Stories of Death and Dignity

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I don’t want to say goodbye
Don’t want you to see me cry
But in the end, that sweet by and by
We will meet again.

You remind me, Lee, of me
A bound-up soul, set free
Life struggles overcome
A chance to bask in the sun.

All too short, this life seems
But in not-so-distant dreams
We know this fading world
Is but a path to the King.

Our King, He came, like me
In humanness, to be
Then hung upon that tree
To set us free.

He knew hot tears and cool springs
The love that friendship brings
Now he hears angels sing
So will we.

You and I,
We’ve known sweet-smelling children, rough-bearded men
Giggles with girlfriends, aloneness, amends,
Fear beyond reason, and joy in its season
Love is the reason. Amen.

-- Nancy Haygood, © 2006

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Palliative care can lead to higher quality of live and longer survival

by John Schumann, MD

Every once in awhile amidst the weekly deluge of medical articles comes a show-stopper that has the potential to change the way we practice.

Rarer yet is the article that not only changes how we practice, but calls into question why we do what we do.

This recent article from the New England Journal of Medicine is just such an article. Before you bolt, let me simplify it for you.

Here’s the quick take.

The authors enrolled 150 patients with advanced lung cancer and split them up between usual care, which included chemotherapy, and an intervention arm, in which they received the same standard of care treatment plus early enrollment in palliative care.

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Annette Tersigni RN, Yoga Nursing®:"I am the founder of Yoga Nurse Medical Yoga and Stress Management and am the creator of the enlightening new field of Yoga Nursing® and the Yoga Nursing Institute. Yoga Nursing is the marriage of modern nursing science with the ancient science of yoga. My programs are endorsed by lots of doctors and health care providers as a safe therapy to decrease pain and suffering and help folks to find peace instead of going to pieces. I have dedicated the past 16 years educating people around the world on leading healthier, spiritual lifestyles and with a dose of tough love and loads of laughter helped them to WAKE UP and GET CONSCIOUS NOW.

I am a sought after no barriers heart felt speaker, coach, teacher and writer and am featured extensively in the media including in the Associated Press and on NBC, CBS, Fox News affiliates and have been interviewed on national TV by Arielle Ford as one of America's Experts. I am producing, writing, and acting in several DVD documentary/educational projects: I am training and coaching other nurses, yoga teachers and health professionals throughout the USA and Canada to be Yoga Nursing Therapists and I lead fantabulous Yoga and Juice fasting Makeover Retreats on the magnificent Pyrate laden Crystal Coast of North Carolina. My programs our hip, conscious, filled with hilarious humor, enlightening and designed to inspire and leave a legacy. This is the most prolific, jamming and juicy time of my life and I get to do it all by serving others. SERVING RULES!"
Street Address: 103 short st apt. E
Beaufort, North Carolina, 28516
E-mail Address: theyoganurse@gmail.com
Phone: 252.725.1924
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=629639595&v=info
Homepage Address: http://www.yoganurse.com
http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/tersigni

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Tribute to a Hospice Nurse by E.V. Stankowski, RN, Inspirational Poems, Touching Stories:"When it comes to death and dying
There's a special gift you share
One that Angels all admire
One that goes beyond just care

http://www.inspirationalnursing.com/hn

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Hospice, Palliative Care Nurses, Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow/STTI:"The hospice movement has evolved in the United States over the past 25 years. The focus of hospice care is on comprehensive physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual care to terminally ill persons and their families. Hospice providers promote quality of life by protecting patients from burdensome interventions and providing care at home, whenever possibly, instead of the hospital. Hospice nurses provide care primarily under the guidelines of the Medicare Benefit Act of 1983, a federal program that allows patients to die in their homes with their families and friends at their side."
Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow/STTI
Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
550 West North Street Indianapolis, IN 46202
bennison@stti.iupui.edu
http://www.nursesource.org/hospice.html

Hospice Nurses:

Kelly Brown, AASDN, RN, The Body Depot:"A Hydraulic fitness center that consists of a exercise circuit that can be performed by pre-teens to the elderly. A great way to prevent bone loss, feel good, maintain weight, prevent cardiopulmonary conditions, and socialize."
Arkansas Nurse Entrepreneurs, Healthy Living, Health Promotion, Home Health, Hospice Programs, Medical/Surgical
http://www.nursefriendly.com/brown/

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Gerry A. Kinjorski, BS, RN, CLNC, Aidant Research Nurses, Inc., Florida Nursing Entrepreneurs:"Aidant Research Nurses, Inc., is a legal nurse consulting firm that serves the patient-client and the attorney. If you have questions concerning negligence or medical-malpractice, personal injury or assault, toxic tort, worker's comp or any medical injury you may need Aidant."
7 So. Aurora Ave.
Clearwater, Florida (FL) 33765-3517
Phone number: 727-448-0455
Fax number: 727-447-8012
aidantresearch@aol.com http://www.nursingexperts.com/aidant/

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Karen Mercereau, RN, RN Patient Advocates, PLLC:"For over 7 years, we at RN Patient Advocates have worked independently with patients to assist them in finding the best healthcare and treatment outcomes possible. Do you have a medical crisis? Wonder what doctors might best help you? Have a mystery illness that no one can diagnose? Have several doctors who don’t speak to each other? Wonder what all of your medications actually do for you? Experienced clinical RNs are a treasure trove of information and, working as independent RN Patient Advocates, can stand by your side through your illness: asking the healthcare questions you don’t know how to ask, teaching you what is really going on in your body, researching and teaching you the full range of treatment options, guiding you through the maze of the healthcare system so it can best serve you."
Karen Mercereau, RN
RN Patient Advocates, PLLC
3400 West Goret Road
P.O. Box 87968
Tucson, AZ 85754-7968
(520) 743-7008
http://patientadvocates.com/

Category: AIDS & HIV Nurses, Arizona Nurse Entrepreneurs, Arizona Nurses, Home Health, Home Care Nurses, Hospice, End of Life Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurses, Nursing Entrepreneurs, Nurse-Owned Businesses, Patient Advocate, Advocacy ******************************************************

Maureen Richards, RN, MS, CCRN, CHPN, CLNC, Florida Legal Nurse Consultants:"Maureen Richards & Associates, Inc. offers Certified Legal Nurse Consulting services to organizations in need of medical records review, interpretation or analysis. We offer services for plaintiff as well as defense.
821 Overbrook Dr.
Fort Walton Beach
Florida 32547
Phone number: 850-863-9913, Fax number: 850-863-8413
http://www.legalnursingconsultant.org/richards

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Web:"Originally organized as the Academy of Hospice Physicians in 1988, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is the only organization in the United States for physicians dedicated to the advancement of hospice/palliative medicine, its practice, research and education."
4700 W. Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60025-1485
(847)375-4712, tmckissack@amctec.com
http://www.aahpm.org/

National Hospice Organization:"The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed to improving end of life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their loved ones. Considered to be the model for quality, compassionate care at the end of life, hospice care involves a team-oriented approach of expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient's wishes. Emotional and spiritual support also is extended to the family and loved ones. Generally, this care is provided in the patient's home or in a home-like setting operated by a hospice program. Medicare, private health insurance, and Medicaid in most states cover hospice care for patients who meet certain criteria."
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 625 Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703/837-1500 (phone) 703/837-1233 (fax)
NHPCO Helpline: 800/658-8898
info@nhpco.org
http://www.nhpco.org/

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Aging with Dignity:"Something is terribly wrong: The majority of Americans want to die at home surrounded by family and friends, but most end up dying in the hospital or nursing home, cared for by strangers. Half of Americans die in pain that could have been treated. Sick people have come to fear losing their dignity or burdening their families more than they fear death. And this is all happening in a country that is meant to prize the rights of individuals and champion respect for personal wishes."
http://www.agingwithdignity.org/

Africa, Hospice ...

Hospice Africa Charity No 1024903 Helping to establish Hospice Care in Africa The aims of Hospice Africa are to provide or support the provision of palliative care to terminally ill cancer patients i...
13 Pages Found, 1 Links Found, 551 Score, http://hospice-africa.merseyside.org

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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine...

Originally organized as the Academy of Hospice Physicians in 1988, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is the only organization in the United States for physicians ...
32 Pages Found, 141 Links Found, 532 Score, http://www.aahpm.org

American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine:"Working together, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (ABHPM) achieved recognition for the subspecialty of hospice and palliative medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Beginning in 2008, cooperating boards within the ABMS will offer a subspecialty certificate in hospice and palliative medicine. A parallel certification will be offered by cooperating boards within the AOA. AAHPM will support ABHPM diplomates through the expiration of their ABHPM certificates."
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
4700 W. Lake Ave. Glenview, IL 60025
847/375-4712 Fax 847/375-6475 E-mail info@aahpm.org
http://www.aahpm.org

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American Hospice Management; Hospice Management Firm...

Since its founding in 1992 as the nation's first hospice management firm, AHM has grown to serve hospital-based, nursing home-based, and community-based hospice....
3 Pages Found, 0 Links Found, 1764 Score, http://www.americanhospice.com

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Arizona State, Hospice of the Valley...

Hospice of the Valley is celebrating 23 years of service in the valley.  Since 1977, we have served more than 32,000 patients ranging in age from newborns to over 100. ...
21 Pages Found, 7 Links Found, 183 Score, http://www.hov.org

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Arkansas Hospice Home Page...

    Enhancing the Quality of Life for the Terminally ill as a Charitable, Non-Profit Community Service Refer Donate Volunteer Get Involved About Arkansas Hospice In Home Care Hospice Center Care Get ...
32 Pages Found, 30 Links Found, 678 Score, http://www.arkansashospice.org

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Association for Death Education and Counseling...

The Association for Death Education and Counseling is a multi-disciplinary professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in death education, bereavement counseling, and care of the dying...
37 Pages Found, 0 Links Found, 742 Score, http://www.adec.org

Hospice of the Conejo:"Hospice of the Conejo is a team of caring people who are dedicated to providing a special blend of compassion and practical and emotional support to patients with life-limiting illnesses and to their families. Our focus is on living - helping people during the final stages of life to make the most of every hour. Our service area covers Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Agoura, Oak Park, and Calabasas, California. We are a non-profit agency and all services are provided free-of-charge."
Hospice of the Conejo, 80 East Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA (805)495-2145 hospice@adnetsol.com
http://www.hospiceoftheconejo.org

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California Hospice and Palliative Care Association...

The CHAPCA Office: POB 160087 Sacramento, CA 95816 Phone:  916 441-3770 Fax:      916 441-4720 hospice@inreach.com   The California Hospice and Palliative Care Association advocates for those facing ...
81 Pages Found, 20 Links Found, 844 Score, http://calhospice.org

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California, Hospice - San Diego Hospice is San Diego's trusted leader ...

Hospice - San Diego Hospice provides specialized compassionate care for the terminally ill...
36 Pages Found, 15 Links Found, 487 Score, http://www.sdcoalition.org

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California, Leave A Legacy | Bay Area...

  You Can Make a Lasting Difference in the Bay Area. . . Leave a Legacy Every day our lives are enriched by the work of nonprofit organizations. Meals for isolated seniors, scholarships for college, ...
19 Pages Found, 10 Links Found, 155 Score, http://www.leavealegacybayarea.org

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California, San Diego, Hospice - San Diego Hospice ...

San Diego Hospice is an independent, non-profit, community-owned health care provider and the oldest, most experienced hospice care provider in San Diego County. Specially trained staff provide ...
39 Pages Found, 12 Links Found, 1607 Score, http://www.sdhospice.com

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California, San Mateo, Mission Hospice...

Mission Hospice, Inc., of San Mateo County 151 West 20th Avenue San Mateo, CA   94403-1301 650.554.1000 Mission Hospice, Inc. of San Mateo County is a Medicare-certified, hospice-licensed, non-profit...
26 Pages Found, 7 Links Found, 364 Score, http://www.missionhospice.org

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Callanish Healing Retreats...

Callanish is a non-profit organization dedicated to those living with or dying from cancer, their loved ones, and the health professionals who care for them....
10 Pages Found, 2 Links Found, 3078 Score, http://www.callanish.org

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Canada, British Columbia Hospice Palliative Care Association...

Palliative Care is the combination of active and compassionate therapies intended to comfort and support individuals who are living with a life-threatening illness. During periods of illness and berea...
20 Pages Found, 4 Links Found, 1101 Score, http://www.hospicebc.org

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Canada, Ontario, Lisaard House - Ontario charity hospice for cancer patient...

LISAARD HOUSE is committed to helping people who are dying of cancer live the life remaining to them as fully as possible, and to easing the challenges facing their loved ones.  It is the only...
10 Pages Found, 0 Links Found, 768 Score, http://www.lisaard.com

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Catholic Hospice:Responsive End-Of-Life Care...

Bilingual Site providing information on hospice and end-of-life care for those facing terminal-illness.Informacíon en español....
25 Pages Found, 17 Links Found, 142 Score, http://www.catholichospice.org

Center to Improve Care of the Dying...

Center to Improve Care of the Dying Thank you for visiting the Center to Improve Care of the Dying website. We are in the processes of redesigning the site in anticipation of CICD's move to the RAND ...
12 Pages Found, 8 Links Found, 365 Score, http://www.gwu.edu/~cicd

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Choice In Dying...

...the nation's experts on end-of-life care Choice In Dying, the inventor of living wills in 1967, is dedicated to fostering communication about complex end-of-life decisions. The nonprofit organizat...
15 Pages Found, 18 Links Found, 368 Score, http://www.choices.org

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Colorado, Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Hospice...

Since 1980, families in our community have turned to Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care at a time when having the support and expertise of hospice staff is profoundly important. ...
18 Pages Found, 4 Links Found, 756 Score, http://www.pikespeakhospice.org

Deleware Hospice...

The Exceptional Choice for Helping Patients and Their Families Make the Most of Life Special Kind of Living...No one is truly prepared to deal with a limited life expectancy. But when recovery is no ...
9 Pages Found, 6 Links Found, 195 Score, http://www.delawarehospice.org

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Dying Well, Defining Wellness through the End of Life, Dr.Ira Byock...

Dying Well, Defining Wellness through the End of Life. Resources for people facing life-limiting illness, their families and professional caregivers. Dr. Ira Byock....
52 Pages Found, 37 Links Found, 647 Score, http://www.dyingwell.com

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England, dove house hospice providing palliative care and specialist care ...

We at Dove House Hospice offer specialist palliative care to adults with life threatening illnesses who live in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire areas. The Dove House Lottery raises vital funds t...
10 Pages Found, 0 Links Found, 110 Score, http://www.dovehouse.org.uk

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England, Great Britain, Association of Children's Hospices, ACH ...

The Association of Children's Hospices brings together over 37 voluntary sector organisations in Great Britain dedicated to the care of terminally ill children. The Association is a Registered Charity...
12 Pages Found, 24 Links Found, 654 Score, http://www.childhospice.org.uk

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England, Great Britain, Dorset.Dorchester, Joseph Weld Hospice...

Joseph Weld Hospice is a hospice, respite and Day Care Centre offering specialist high quality care for patients, their families and friends....
16 Pages Found, 3 Links Found, 282 Score, http://www.weld-hospice.org.uk

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England, Great Britain, North London Hospice - palliative & terminal care...

The North London Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people with advanced progressive disease and their families and carers. ...
21 Pages Found, 1 Links Found, 1322 Score, http://www.northlondonhospice.co.uk

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Ethical Wills: Preserving Your Legacy of Values...

Ethical Wills: Preserving and Sharing Your Legacy of Values With Your Family...
19 Pages Found, 20 Links Found, 197 Score, http://www.ethicalwill.com

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Florida Hospices and Palliative Care, Inc. - Main Page...

Florida Hospices and Palliative Care, Inc. serves as the state ensure that quality hospice and palliative care is available and accessible to all Floridians....
66 Pages Found, 54 Links Found, 361 Score, http://www.floridahospices.org

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Florida, Community Hospice Northeast...

Community Hospice... was established in 1979 as the first hospice program in Northeast Florida and has served more than 16,000 terminally ill children and adults at home, in long term care facilities,...
34 Pages Found, 311 Links Found, 1018 Score, http://www.hospicene.org

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Florida, Hope Hospice and Palliative Care...

Non-profit organization that provides specialized care to terminally ill patients and their families to help with death and they dying process....
50 Pages Found, 17 Links Found, 822 Score, http://www.hopehospice.org

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Florida, Hospice Care of Broward County...

Hospice care, bereavement services, event information, volunteers, children programs and donations located Fort Lauderdale, Broward county and Miami, Dade county, Florida....
34 Pages Found, 11 Links Found, 2930 Score, http://hospicecareflorida.org

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Florida, Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie, Inc....

Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie, Inc., opened in 1981 to provide end-of-life care to residents of Martin & St. Lucie counties through symptom management. And to provide spiritual and emotional support ...
85 Pages Found, 3 Links Found, 1446 Score, http://www.hospicemsl.org

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Florida, Hospice of the Treasure Coast...

providing quality healthcare through pain control, symptom management, emotional and spiritual support to individuals facing life-limiting illness. Serving the counties of St. Lucie, Martin and Okeech...
9 Pages Found, 3 Links Found, 247 Score, http://www.hospicetc.org

Big Bend Hospice:"Since 1983, Big Bend Hospice has provided care for people living with a life-threatening illness. Patient's are encouraged to work, play and live as fully as possible for as long as possible. Hospice provides palliative (comfort) care for the patient and emotional support for their family."
BIG BEND HOSPICE, INC.
1723 MAHAN CENTER BLVD. • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32308-5428
850.878.5310 / 800.772.5862
http://www.bigbendhospice.org

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Georgia & South Carolina., United Hospice and United Home Care in ...

United Hospice is currently the largest hospice provider in the state of Georgia, serving over 480 home care and hospice patients daily.  The global mission of United Hospice is to develop a high ...
15 Pages Found, 1 Links Found, 445 Score, http://www.united-hospice.com

Columbus Hospice House:"The Columbus Hospice House is the original inpatient unit in the area. While the main focus of the hospice program is to provide care to enable patients to spend their final days at home, sometimes needs cannot be met they may be admitted into the Columbus Hospice House. Services available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. For more information regarding hospice care and whether it is appropriate for you, call: 706-569-7992 or toll free: (800) 950-4244 and ask for the Admission Department."
7020 Moon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31909
Phone: (706) 569-7992
http://www.columbushospice.com/

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Georgia, Atlanta, Visiting Nurse Health System...

Visiting Nurse Health System is the largest not-for-profit provider of home care and hospice care in metro Atlanta, GA. VNHS provides a full range of home health services, AIDS care and MSW....
7 Pages Found, 2 Links Found, 578 Score, http://www.vnhs.org

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Great Britain, Hospice Information Service...

    Welcome to the Hospice Information Service website, providing information on hospices and palliative care services for both professionals and the public. Through publications, research and profes...
38 Pages Found, 28 Links Found, 142 Score, http://www.hospiceinformation.co.uk

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Great Britain, St. Gemma's Hospice...

St. Gemma's Hospice provides specialist pallative care, to improve the quality of life for people suffering from life threatening disease....
23 Pages Found, 11 Links Found, 847 Score, http://www.st-gemma.co.uk

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Home Page for About.com's Death and Dying site...

A site dedicated to providing a comprehensive selection of information on death, dying, terminal illness, funerals, euthanasia, hospice,pain management,bereavement, and pet loss....
110 Pages Found, 24 Links Found, 4178 Score, http://dying.about.com

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Hospice Cares.com...

Resources for hospice care, grief and bereavement, death and dying, terminal illness and palliative care. A comprehensive online community....
47 Pages Found, 1 Links Found, 7458 Score, http://hospice-cares.com

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Hospice Cares.org...

Resources for hospice care, grief and bereavement, death and dying, terminal illness and palliative care. A comprehensive online community....
46 Pages Found, 1 Links Found, 2732 Score, http://www.hospicecares.com

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Hospice Helping Hands...

    Welcome to Hospice Helping Hands where you can learn about the Hospice program and how it can benefit you and your loved ones.   It has happened - Some one you love has a life-limiting illness. F...
12 Pages Found, 11 Links Found, 371 Score, http://hospicehelpinghands.com

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Hospice Net - Death and Dying, Caregiving and Grief...

For patients and families facing life threatening illness: articles on death and dying, hospice care, terminal illness, end of life issues, care giving, grief and bereavement....
59 Pages Found, 16 Links Found, 546 Score, http://www.hospicenet.org

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Idaho, North, Hospice of ...

Hospice of North Idaho offers hospice care, bereavement, end of life care. Quality of life at the end of life....
10 Pages Found, 2 Links Found, 1964 Score, http://www.honi.org

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Illinois, Chicago, Seasons Hospice Home Page...

Seasons Hospice provides compassionate hospice care for the Illinois Chicagoland area, including Cook, Dekalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, McHenry, and Will Counties...
20 Pages Found, 1 Links Found, 836 Score, http://www.seasons.org

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Illinois, Hospice of Southern - Home...

  305 S. Illinois Street, Belleville, IL 62220 Phone: 618-235-1703 Fax: 618-235-3130 E-mail:hsiadmin@hospice.org     Hospice Care Core Services Referral Process Webmaster:  jim@hospice.org   Copyrigh...
19 Pages Found, 5 Links Found, 1055 Score, http://www.hospice.org

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Indiana, Hospice-Palliative Care...

Providing comfort and support to all people facing the end of life. Hospice of St.Joseph County & Marshall County of Indiana...
2 Pages Found, 0 Links Found, 556 Score, http://www.centerforhospice.org

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Indiana, Rochester, Hope Hospice of Fulton County Indiana...

An Indiana not-for-profit, public benefit organization with a Christian philosophy of life providing hospice care and palliative care services to Fulton County....
11 Pages Found, 4 Links Found, 349 Score, http://www.rtcol.com/~hospice

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International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care...

Hospice and palliative care information,an international palliative care and hospice web site dedicated to sharing information world wide, free access to palliative care information, education, provid...
86 Pages Found, 81 Links Found, 582 Score, http://www.hospicecare.com

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Ireland, Dublin, Harold's Cross, Our Lady's Hospice...

  Under the care of the Sisters of Charity Tour The Hospice Click text above for tour Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross is one of Dublin's highly regarded institutions, offering healthcare to about ...
32 Pages Found, 0 Links Found, 2801 Score, http://www.ourladyshospice.com

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Louisiana, Jefferson, Metropolitan Hospice...

The inpatient and home based programs of Metropolitan Hospice are completely oriented to the needs of the patient, the patient's family and the primary care giver.  All of our staff members are ...
15 Pages Found, 85 Links Found, 825 Score, http://www.metropolitanhospice.com

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Maryland, Coastal Hospice & Home Health Home Page...

Dedicated to preserving the dignity and quality of life... Coastal Hospice is a health care organization dedicated to preserving the dignity and quality of life. We offer both comprehensive hospice ...
3 Pages Found, 5 Links Found, 361 Score, http://www.coastalhospice.org

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Maryland, Rockville, Montgomery Hospice Society...

During the last two decades of American healthcare, thousands of persons with life-limiting illnesses have turned to hospice programs for comfort, dignity and compassion. When treatment for cure no l...
2 Pages Found, 0 Links Found, 8495 Score, http://www.montgomeryhospice.org

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Medicaring...

This web site is brought to you by the Center to Improve Care for the Dying (CICD), part of RAND Health, in collaboration with Americans For Better Care of the Dying and the Institute for Healthcare I...
7 Pages Found, 5 Links Found, 416 Score, http://www.medicaring.org

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Mid-Willamette Valley Hospice...

Home Page for Mid-Willamette Valley Hospice. Information about hospice services and bulletins about hospice....
4 Pages Found, 3 Links Found, 332 Score, http://www.open.org/~mwvh

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Mississpi, Ridgeland, Hospice Ministries...

In the Fall of 1988 a small group of people began to research the possibility of providing in-home hospice for the greater Jackson metropolitan area. Having hospice care for her terminally ill pati...
28 Pages Found, 2 Links Found, 644 Score, http://www.hospiceministries.org

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National Association of Geriatric Nursing Assistants:"The National Association of Geriatric Nursing Assistants was formally established in 1995 by former certified nursing assistants Lori Porter and Lisa Cantrell. Initially working as CNAs, both moved up the nursing home management ladder, Lori eventually becoming a licensed nursing home administrator and Lisa a director of nursing. Throughout their careers, they remained focused on their years as CNAs, realizing that nursing assistants are both the backbone and the heart and soul of the nursing home profession."
National Association of Geriatric Nursing Assistants
2709 West 13th Street Joplin, Missouri 64801
Phone: 417-623-6049 • 800-784-6049 Fax: 417-623-2230
Email: info@nagna.org
http://www.nagna.org/

Categories: Alzheimers Disease, Dementia & Senility, http://www.4nursing.com/alzheimers/
Associations, Organizations, Patient Education, Healthcare, Medical, http://www.4nursing.com/healthcare
Care Givers, Caregiving, http://www.nursefriendly.com/caregivers/
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), http://www.nursefriendly.com/cna/
Geriatrics Nurses, http://www.nursefriendly.com/geriatric/
Hospice, Death, Dying, End of Life, Palliative Care, http://www.4nursing.com/hospice/
Long Term Care Nurses, http://www.nursefriendly.com/ltc/
Missouri Nurses, http://www.4nursing.com/missouri/
Private Duty Nursing, http://www.nursefriendly.com/private/

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National Council for Hospice and Specialist Palliative Care Services...

The representative and co-ordinating body for hospice and specialist palliative care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Information about palliative care services, provision and quality....
58 Pages Found, 95 Links Found, 2292 Score, http://www.hospice-spc-council.org.uk

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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization...

Founded in 1978, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is the oldest and largest nonprofit public benefit organization devoted exclusively to hospice care. NHPCO is dedicated to promot...
57 Pages Found, 84 Links Found, 651 Score, http://www.nhpco.org

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National Prison Hospice Association...

Welcome to the National Prison Hospice Association                 The National Prison Hospice Association promotes hospice care for terminally ill prisoners. Our purpose is to assist corrections and...
35 Pages Found, 21 Links Found, 490 Score, http://www.npha.org

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New York State, Buffalo, The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care...

The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care offers a number of presentations available to community groups, civic organizations, churches, and business sites. The following is a list of some of the pres...
42 Pages Found, 1 Links Found, 1116 Score, http://www.hospicebuffalo.org

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New York State, Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc....

Started in 1983, Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. is a non-profit community based organization providing hospice care for terminally ill people in Otsego, Delaware and Schoharie ...
23 Pages Found, 9 Links Found, 2261 Score, http://www.catskillareahospice.org

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New York State, Hospice of Central ...

Founded in 1980 Hospice & Palliative Care Associates is a not-for-profit coalition of community-based agencies providing hospice and palliative care for terminally ill people. We are the sole ...
14 Pages Found, 4 Links Found, 360 Score, http://www.hospicecny.org

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New York State, Kingston, Hospice Mission Statement...

KINGSTON 34 Broadway Kingston, N.Y. 12401 (914) 338-CAREFAX (914) 338-7321 POUGHKEEPSIE 374 Violet Ave. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601-1034 (914) 485-CAREFAX (914) 485-7321Administration: (914) 473-2273  F...
13 Pages Found, 3 Links Found, 270 Score, http://www.hospiceinc.org

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New York State, Nesconset, Christian Nursing Hospice, Inc. ...

Our goal is to meet the complex medical, emotional and spiritual concerns facing the terminally ill adults and children with warmth and understanding, in a setting they are most at home in... their ...
20 Pages Found, 0 Links Found, 661 Score, http://www.christiannursing.org

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New York State, Westhampton Beach, East End Hospice ...

a New York State Certified Hospice WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY (631) 288-8400 email info@eeh.org   East End Hospice Home health care, with short term hospital stay when needed, for the terminally ill in...
22 Pages Found, 9 Links Found, 465 Score, http://www.eeh.org

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New York State,The Brooklyn Hospice Metropolitan Hospice of Greater ...

Hospice services can be provided in the home where we assist a family in the care of a loved-one. An in-patient hospice facility is available for crisis management as well as respite care at the ...
16 Pages Found, 6 Links Found, 861 Score, http://www.brooklynhospice.org

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NH Home Health & Hospice Care - Nashua NH - WELCOME...

Home Health and Hospice Care, a non-profit agency in Nashua NH providing community health, nursing and other services including home care, hospice, community clinics and support groups....
27 Pages Found, 44 Links Found, 663 Score, http://www.hhhc.org

North Carolina State, Greensboro, Welcome to Hospice and Palliative Care of...

Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro is a private, not-for-profit agency dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care for persons who are living with a progressive and life-limiting illness...
45 Pages Found, 18 Links Found, 657 Score, http://www.hospicegso.org

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North Carolina State, Valdese, Hospice of Burke County...

The vision of Hospice of Burke County will be guided by the principals of responsive care, teamwork, leadership, and stewardship. Care to the patient and caregivers will enable those served to ...
13 Pages Found, 10 Links Found, 441 Score, http://www.hospiceburke.org

North Carolina, Lenoir, Caldwell County Hospice...

Using a holistic approach to care, Caldwell County Hospice addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice recognizes that dying is a...
10 Pages Found, 10 Links Found, 576 Score, http://www.caldwellhospice.org

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Ohio Hospice of Medina County, Medina ...

Become A Hospice Volunteer Admission Criteria Services Costs Referrals Service Areas Speakers' Bureau Note from Executive Director Contact Us RobertsonBereavementCenter NationalHospiceOrganization Ac...
3 Pages Found, 4 Links Found, 132 Score, http://www.ohio.net/~hospice

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Ohio State, Cleveland, Hospice of the Western Reserve...

Hospice of the Western Reserve, located in Cleveland, Ohio, provides care for terminally ill individuals....
27 Pages Found, 3 Links Found, 1400 Score, http://www.hospicewr.org

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Oklahoma State, Muskogee, The Hospice, Inc. www.hospiceatmuskogee.org...

...a special kind of caring. This site looks best with Internet Explorer This hospice site was created by The Hospice, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care and service for the term...
7 Pages Found, 10 Links Found, 777 Score, http://www.hospiceatmuskogee.org

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Oklahoma State, Tulsa, Seasons Hospice Online www.seasonshospice.com...

Seasons Hospice is a not-for-profit, independent, community-based health care provider founded for the purpose of increasing hospice services and support to Tulsa and Green Country. A professionally ...
22 Pages Found, 15 Links Found, 4898 Score, http://www.seasonshospice.com

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Oregon State, Portland, Oregon Hospice Association...

The Oregon Hospice Association (OHA) is a statewide, public benefit, non-profit membership organization dedicated to ensuring and promoting access to high quality hospice and comfort care for all ...
14 Pages Found, 0 Links Found, 1004 Score, http://www.oregonhospice.org

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Pennsylvania State, Enola, Hospice of Central Pennsylvania...

The mission of Hospice of Central Pennsylvania is to provide the terminally ill of Central Pennsylvania and their families with compassion, dignity, and care through the coordinated delivery of...
7 Pages Found, 1 Links Found, 1759 Score, http://www.hospiceofcentralpa.org

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Seattle Widowed Young Persons' Homepage...

Seattle Widowed Young Persons' Support Group...
23 Pages Found, 3 Links Found, 725 Score, http://seattlewidowed.com

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South Carolina State, Mt. Pleasant, Hospice www.hospicecareofchoice.com...

Hospice Care of Choice Hospice Care of Choice...Caring For the Living Everyday!     Welcome to Hospice Care of Choice on the World Wide Web.  Our site has been designed as tool to help you learn more...
18 Pages Found, 0 Links Found, 1013 Score, http://www.hospicecareofchoice.com

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Texas State, Texas City, Hospice Care Team...

Hospice is an interdisciplinary program of care which helps the family address the medical psychological and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones dealing with terminal illness. ...
33 Pages Found, 11 Links Found, 507 Score, http://www.hospicecareteam.org

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Texas, Dallas, Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. - A Hospice Company...

Odyssey Healthcare - A Hospice Company offering palliative nursing and medical care, and support, at the end stage of life....
10 Pages Found, 22 Links Found, 360 Score, http://www.odyssey-healthcare.com

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Texas, Ft. Worth, Cleburne, St. Paul, Waco, Community Hospice of Texas...

Community Hospice of Texas is an independent health care provider with 30 years of experience and one of the largest hospices in North Texas....
16 Pages Found, 2 Links Found, 642 Score, http://www.chot.org

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The Edmonton Palliative Care Program...

This is an Official Publication of the Division of Palliative Medicine, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada and The Edmonton Regional Palliative Care Program...
47 Pages Found, 64 Links Found, 812 Score, http://www.palliative.org

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The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, Comprehensive and Palliative Care Sinc...

Providing hospice care to patients in Pinellas County, Florida at home, nursing home, hospital or hospice facility; dignity for all dying patients with a focus on palliative pain management; bereaveme...
27 Pages Found, 20 Links Found, 732 Score, http://www.thehospice.org

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The Jason Program - Providing medical, social, spiritual and hospicesupport...

The Jason Program provides pediatric hospice care, inluding pain control, social and spiritual guidance, and nursing support for children with a critical or terminal illness in Maine.> <meta htt...
77 Pages Found, 1 Links Found, 180 Score, http://www.jasonprogram.org

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Utah State, Draper, Hospice for Utah, www.hospice4utah.com...

Hospice for Utah12401 South 450 EastSuite E-2Draper UT 84020 Phone: 801-576-1455Fax: 801-576-1472Email: Hospice4UT@aol.com ...
8 Pages Found, 5 Links Found, 942 Score, http://www.hospice4utah.com

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Veterans Hospice Homestead...

To provide compassionate, pallitive care to terminally ill veterans who are in need of a place to die with dignity. To provide care an a home to elderly veterans who are unable to live alone. And to ...
24 Pages Found, 24 Links Found, 118 Score, http://www.vethospice.com

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Virginia State, Fredericksburg, Hospice Support Care, Inc....

Our MissionTo love and serve the dying and bereaved Hospice Support Care, Inc. (HSC) is a non-profit, tax exempt volunteer organization providing support services to terminally ill patients and their...
10 Pages Found, 5 Links Found, 192 Score, http://www.hospicesupportcare.org

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Washington Home and Hospice of Washington...

The Washington Home and Hospice of Washington is a 198 bed long- term health care facility located in Northwest Washington, DC. The non-profit organization includes a 9-bed in-patient hospice unit; a ...
44 Pages Found, 15 Links Found, 671 Score, http://www.thewashingtonhome.org

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Welcome To Hospice Of Lancaster County...

Hospice of Lancaster County provides pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and in-home and inpatient care to patients and families coping with life-limiting or terminal illness...
11 Pages Found, 0 Links Found, 3066 Score, http://www.hospiceoflancaster.org.

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Welcome to Sutter VNA & Hospice...

Sutter VNA & Hospice nurses, social workers, aides, and rehabilitation therapists provide home care, hospice, and medical equipment to patients in the comfort of home....
41 Pages Found, 9 Links Found, 482 Score, http://www.suttervnaandhospice.org

Zen Hospice Project Welcome...

The evening lecture is sold out, but you can still listen on March 16 here for a live webcast by New Dimensions radio. Learn more about this... Conversations on Death There are only a few tickets lef...
55 Pages Found, 5 Links Found, 368 Score, http://www.zenhospice.org

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