There’s an ideal time to ask about hospice or palliative care if you or a loved one has a life-limiting illness. Learn when it is and what to look for.
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How palliative care nurse practitioners help patients and families make informed decisions
What does a palliative care nurse practitioner do? HopeHealth’s team of palliative care consultants help patients and families understand the prognosis and make informed decisions about their care. It all starts with active listening.
We now pause for a Spiritual Care Week observation: Take it slow!
“Whatever can anyone give you greater than now, starting here, right in this room, when you turn around?”
Hospice chaplain: How embracing spirituality brings comfort at end of life
A hospice chaplain reveals how he guides end-of-life spiritual discussions and brings comfort to patients and families of all faiths and beliefs.
Pair of fundraisers raises $350,000 for HopeHealth
“A Celebration of Hope & Gratitude: Virtual Gala,” livestreamed on Sept. 9, 2021, and the 2021 HopeHealth Golf Invitational, held Sept. 13, 2021, at Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington, raised a combined $350,000 for HopeHealth programs.
How signs may help those who are grieving stay connected to loved ones
Signs from a loved one who has died can be a normal part of grieving. Here are 5 stories of signs that brought comfort and healing.
Physician reveals: Getting the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant
HopeHealth physician Rebecca MacDonnell-Yilmaz, MD, MPH, writes about her experience getting the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant.
HopeHealth announces a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees, students, volunteers, and contractors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rebecca Sizelove (401) 474-2532 RSizelove@HopeHealthCo.org PROVIDENCE, R.I. — HopeHealth announced this week that it will require its 610 employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 20, 2021. The mandate will apply to all employees, students, volunteers, and contractors. Close to 80% of all HopeHealth employees are currently vaccinated, with that number Read More
The surprising truth: Some patients live longer on hospice care
Carole thought her brother had weeks left to live after a serious illness. Then he started hospice and lived five more months. Learn why.
LGBTQ grief support: Journey through love, loss, and renewed hope
LGBTQ grief support group attendee shares about complicated grief and how support groups help.