rsizelove, Author at HopeHealth

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Hospice social worker: On life, death and the wisdom of a Korean proverb

March 6, 2020

Authored by Yoomin Chu, hospice medical social worker

Yoomin Chu is a Korean-born social worker who, at age 50, felt a calling to work with hospice patients. Here, she shares her wisdom on end-of-life living as we celebrate National Social Work Month.

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Re-imagining grief support: Horse therapy, yoga, and signs from the afterlife

February 28, 2020

Authored by HopeHealth

Horses, yoga, meditation and the search for signs from the afterlife: What do these have in common? They can help you heal while grieving a loss.

“Say, I do”: A HopeHealth wedding story

February 13, 2020

A mother-of-the-groom receiving care at the Hulitar Hospice Center was too sick to attend her son’s wedding. So, he brought the wedding to her—complete with flowers, cake and 24 family and friends.

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Grief, sudden loss, and Kobe Bryant: Reflections from a grief expert

January 27, 2020

Many are reeling after the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others. Sudden loss can bring on complicated emotions. HopeHealth’s director of clinical outreach services, Deanna Upchurch, reflects on this tragedy.

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End of life care: Why hospice doctors ask before they tell

January 10, 2020

Talking to doctors doesn’t always come easy, especially in times of a health crisis. Hospice and palliative care providers are expert communicators who help patients find their voice.

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A gift from the heart

January 3, 2020

Thanks to Daniel and Janice, two caring people who thought about the lasting impact they could have on others, many patients and families will benefit. Learn how they chose to plan for the future.

Loss leads to plans for a future

January 3, 2020

“HopeHealth is changing the conversation about death. Leaving a planned gift to an organization that means a great deal to me feels like I am supporting those conversations. Just as I want to take care of my two children, I want to take care of HopeHealth for the next generation,” said Mark Tracy, HopeHealth Board member.

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