by fdgadmin | Jan 17, 2022 | News, Service Line, Spiritual Care
Many people think spiritual care is focused on religion. “We don’t have any particular spiritual or religious affiliation,” says Karuna, a board-certified chaplain, and spiritual counselor. “I have no agenda. Our role is to meet people where they are and walk with...
by fdgadmin | Dec 2, 2021 | News, Social Work, Staff Spotlight
Meet Katie Davis, LICSW, APHSW-C. Social Workers are an important part of your dedicated hospice care team, serving as your advocate, your resource, and support for your loved ones during your end-of-life journey. “Social work spoke to me because it really is a...
by fdgadmin | Nov 22, 2021 | Foundation, News, Nursing, Patient Stories, Social Work, Spiritual Care
Donors help the hospice team overcome barriers for a patient in homelessness The end-of-life process can be difficult and scary. Patients can face additional challenges during this time, such as a lack of resources or support systems. This was the case for one Hospice...
by fdgadmin | Nov 15, 2021 | Donor Stories, Foundation, News, Resources
Donors Provide Third Bladder Scanner In mid-September, Hospice of the Northwest clinicians were thrilled to receive a third bladder scanner for patient visits. Bladder scanners are essentially tiny, portable ultrasound machines charged in the office and deployed with...
by fdgadmin | Nov 10, 2021 | Integrative Therapies, News, Service Line, Staff Spotlight
Ozz joined Hospice of the Northwest in 2020 after eight years as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). He recently started school with the goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. “I started in the medical field when my mom became an RN, and I fell in love with it,” said...
