by Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care | Sep 26, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD), celebrated this year on October 8, 2022, is an annual event celebrating the work of hospice and palliative care professionals worldwide. It is a day to celebrate the work of hospices and palliative care providers, who...
by Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care | Sep 26, 2022 | Grief, Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
October 9, 2022, is Clergy Appreciation Day, and on this day we’d like to acknowledge the Hospice Chaplains who work tirelessly with patients and their families to support them throughout their end-of-life journey. Hospice Chaplains offer spiritual guidance and...
by Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care | Sep 26, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of breast cancer and ways to prevent it. It’s also an opportunity to discuss how hospice and palliative care can help women and men improve their quality of life...
by Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care | Sep 26, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
October is Liver Awareness Month, and this year, we’re taking a look at how liver disease can affect you and your family, as well as how hospice care can help. Nearly one in ten Americans are estimated to suffer from liver disease (30 million). It’s also...
by Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care | Sep 14, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
Falls Prevention Day is an annual observance that promotes awareness about the dangers of falling, especially for older adults. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults. Each year, about 36 million falls are reported among older...
by Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care | Sep 11, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
National HIV and Aging Awareness Day is a time to reflect on how older adults are affected by HIV. Wherever they are in their lives, we must ensure they have access to the services and support they need to live healthy and meaningful lives. It’s also a day to...
