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Making a Decision of the Heart: Hospice Care for Patients with End Stage Heart Disease
January 27, 2012
Physicians of all specialties, including Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Internal Medicine can consult with Hospice of the Comforter’s doctors to determine if a referral to our services would be beneficial to patients and families who find the symptoms of this disease more challenging to manage.
Ethics Committee Case Studies
January 27, 2012
Learn about Hospice of the Comforter's Ethics Committee and read case studies here...
Wrestlers Help Hospice of the Comforter
January 25, 2012
For Kevin Carpenger and Doug Peters, it was a chance to give back. In 2003, the duo began an annual charity wrestling exhibition featuring local high school wrestling coaches and alumni. That first event raised about $1,000. Since then the annual tournament has raised more than $28,000 for Hospice of the Comforter. ...
The Hospice Medicare Benefit
December 28, 2011
Thanks to the work of early hospice advocates and bipartisan legislators, the Hospice Medicare Benefit has grown to become a vital entity in delivering high quality end of life care in our country. Read January's blog read to understand more about the Hospice Medicare Benefit....
Patient Publishes Book
November 29, 2011
Hospice of the Comforter and Florida Writers Association Join Forces to Help One Dying Man’s Final Wish Come True...
Coping with the Holidays
November 18, 2011
For just about everyone, the holiday season can be a rollercoaster of emotions. But for people who love someone who is dying, or for the bereaved, the daily reminders of holidays past can evoke emotions that are overwhelming....
Live...Laugh...Love a Success
November 05, 2011
COMEDIAN LARRY MILLER PERFORMS TO A SOLD-OUT CROWD AT HOSPICE OF THE COMFORTER’S LIVE...LAUGH...LOVE EVENT...
National Hospice Month
October 28, 2011
November is National Hospice/Palliative Care Month. This year’s theme, “Preserving a Legacy…Treasuring Memories,” reminds us that every person we care for is a unique individual with a lifetime of experiences, relationships and gifts to share. The hospice community honors patients and families as they travel the journey at life’s end, and inform the community about the importance of quality end-of-life care....
What a Difference $50 Makes
October 15, 2011
Local Philanthropist Harriett Lake Supports Hospice of the Comforter....
Hospice Care’s Impact Wins Award
October 14, 2011
Win Affirms All That Hospice Care has Contributed to Healthcare...