by Carrie McBride | Feb 20, 2023 | News, Resources
Medicare-certified hospices are required to offer the same basic services, but there are differences between hospice providers that can make a difference to patients and their circles of support. Here are five things you should consider when choosing a hospice...
by Carrie McBride | Jan 19, 2023 | News, Social Work
Social workers are an integral part of the hospice care team, providing emotional, social, and practical support to patients and their loved ones. When facing a life-limiting illness, people are often under a great deal of stress and have very complex needs. Social...
by Carrie McBride | Jan 16, 2023 | News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers
An active group of quilters and sewers make it possible for Hospice of the Northwest to give out hundreds of blankets, pillows, and other handmade items to hospice patients each year. Right now, about five volunteers are active sewers, and many more donations come...
by Carrie McBride | Jan 10, 2023 | About Us, News, Staff Spotlight, Staff Spotlight
Hospice of the Northwest is excited to welcome Katie McDougall as the new Clinical Liaison. In this recently-created position, Katie will be cultivating positive relationships with referral sources across Hospice’s four-county service area. She will work with...
by Carrie McBride | Sep 11, 2022 | About Us, News, Service Line
A common myth about hospice is that it is only for elderly patients, but hospice is for anyone, of any age, who is dealing with life-limiting illness. At Hospice of the Northwest, we proudly serve pediatric patients and their loved ones. Pediatric hospice care is a...
