With August comes National Make-A-Will Month, the perfect reminder to begin thinking about one of the greatest gifts you’ll ever leave. When people think about the gifts they’ll leave behind,…
Care for everyone Who pays for hospice if you can’t afford it? What does “no one is ever turned away” really mean? At Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, compassionate…
Riding the Waves By Claire Orwig – Solace House Counselor As a new therapist at Solace House Center for Grief & Healing, I wasn’t sure what to expect entering into…
By: Marie Marley, PhD, KCH Volunteer Marie Marley is a nationally-recognized expert in Alzheimer’s caregiving and a seasoned Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care volunteer. She’s also an occasional guest…
Every year, leaders from across our organization jump on what some folks think is their toughest call of the year. This is the one where we ask: of alllllll the…
At Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, compassion isn’t limited to our clinical teams. It’s strengthened every day by community volunteers who generously give their time, talents, and care to…
This year’s theme: “We See the Whole You.” At Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, we see beyond a diagnosis to the uniqueness of each patient, their family and friends.…
By: Allison Apple, Donor Specialist, Kansas City Hospice There’s something magical about Sunday Night Live. Every fall, the KC Live! Block transforms into an unforgettable evening filled with food, music,…
Help Ensure Your Wishes Come True By Bill Riek, Associate Director of Gift Planning August marks Make-A-Will Month, an important reminder of the influence and love we can extend beyond…
By: Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care Six KCH nurses take the flight of a lifetime with Heartland Honor Flight On paper, Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit whose…
By: Jeannie Wilcox, KCH Sr. Communications Manager Grief is a funny thing. Not as in – that made me LOL – but as in, “Wow, I’m always surprised by how…
By: Kenya Campbell, KCH Licensed Practical Nurse Published: February 26, 2024 As we observe Black History Month, I find myself reflecting on what this month signifies not only to our…