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When the term “hospice” is brought up, many people cringe and become at least mildly uncomfortable.  Hospice focuses on end-of-life care and is associated with death, a concept that causes fear in many people.  At Faith & Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, we choose to focus on the ...

As we reach the peak of the holiday season, Faith and Hope would like to thank everyone both inside and outside of our community who donated to less fortunate individuals this year. These donations are not limited to the holiday season and can be used year round during many occasions with many diffe...

Although this season may be a time of joy for families and friends, others may have difficulties coping with the loss of a loved one and the joyous memories shared with them.  Since it may be difficult to experience grief while everyone else is happy and rejoicing, we would like to offer our gu...

As a Hospice and Palliative care agency we would like to explain the difference between both to all of our families. Palliative care is a resource available for anyone with a serious or life-limiting illness. The main goals of palliative care are to relieve the pain and suffering and discomfort asso...

Valentine’s Day can hurt. For some it’s bitter, not sweet. Just another day to stagger through the fog of loss. While many people are showered with objects of love, Jeffrey Jones, a chaplain at Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, is looking out for those who are grieving a loss. Typically, Than...

The health care professionals entering my sister’s hospital room, or answering my questions in the corridor, had perfected a polite method of ascertaining whether I was entitled to information about her condition. Nobody demanded, “Who the heck are you, and will I get canned for a HIPAA violatio...

Faith and Hope Hospice Care will be doing a Christmas toy drive for the children at City of Hope Pediatrics department. Please consider to be part of this memorable event by contributing any of the items on the wish list. As we all know during Christmas season the children are expecting to receive g...

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A heart warming article on how one of our patients spreads comfort through personal therapy. Read more .....

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