Palliative Care News

Even in death, Nelson Mandela continues to impart wisdom to us. Many who admired the man as an anti-apartheid freedom fighter and reconciliatory visionary also followed his health challenges in his last days, and the family disputes that surrounded him in his final moments, as unresolved end-of-life issues surfaced and spilled over into the public ... (more)

The public is invited to come view the spectacularly decorated trees, shop for handmade gifts and goodies at the Unique Boutique, and enjoy cookies and a hot beverage from Santa's Cafe.

"Without regular blood tranfusions, Norma Chaty would die within days. "My existence right now is certainly not living.

Deanna Schutz was promoted to assistant vice president and branch manager of Summit State Bank's Montgomery Village branch.

In what has been a record-breaking year, more than 1,000 Santas ran through the streets yesterday to take part in festive charity missions.

In celebration of 25 years serving the profession, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine asked its 5,000 members to nominate who they think are the leaders - or Visionaries - in the field.

Palliative care is a medical specialty that provides coordinated, comprehensive care to reduce pain and suffering, while trying to heal or cure anyone who is given a life-threatening or life-altering diagnosis.

The Duchess of Cambridge played the frog princess yesterday during an impromptu performance for the children and families at Hampton's Shooting Stars Children's Hospice Kate Middleton stopped by the Shooting Stars Children's Hospice in Hampton, Middlesex on Friday, 6 December, to spread a little holiday cheer to the young patients and their ... (more)

"Throw grandma under the bus" clearly conveys anger, sympathy, and fear when health care decisions are made outside the realm of medical professionals.

Santas warm up before the East Anglia's Children's Hospice Santa Run starting at Marshall's Kia in Ipswich.

Barley Autumn House East resident and U.S. Air Force veteran Edmund Vega, 92, is greeted with a certificate of thanks by Hospice & Community Care chaplain Ellen Good during a small ceremony recognizing the more than 20 veterans in house on Thursday.

A year ago next month, the long-awaited 4.1million Margaret Kerr Unit opened to patients, offering palliative care and help to those wanting end-of-life care at home have their wish.

The Duchess of Cambridge will visit a hospice today. Last night she watched 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' where she learnt of the former South African president's death Kate will tour the Shooting Star House Children's Hospice in Hampton, Middlesex, to learn more about the work of its staff.

Recognizing patients at highest mortality risk helps doctors match treatments to values and health goals.

The estimated 950,000 people passing through Times Square in New York City every day will see messages affirming hospice care on the CBS Super Screen by 42nd Street throughout this holiday season.

The presentation will begin at 8:55 a.m. Eastern. To access a live webcast of the Amedisys presentation, please log on through our website at http://investors.amedisys.com .

The week-long Festival of Trees wrapped up Sunday, Dec. 1, but event organizers and would-be tree designers already are thinking forward to next year.

A man will dress up as Santa and transform his mobility scooter into a Christams sleigh in aid of charity.

Members of the All Saints Orchestra pause for the Light Up a Life campaign fund raiser for Hospice of Lubbock at Haverty's Furniture Store in south Lubbock Wednesday.

When Manny Perez rides his bike and breathes in the fresh morning air, he feels free, and does not think about anything - not even the bone cancer he has battled with fierce determination and overcome, time and time again, since childhood.