When people hear the word hospice, it often brings up fear, confusion, or assumptions based on things they’ve heard secondhand. At Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, we talk with…
By: Dr. Pam Harris KCH Director of Medical Programs November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Announced in 1978 by then President Jimmy Carter, the month was established to…
By: Heather Murphy, BS, BSN, RN is Director of Quality and Regulatory Compliance at Kansas City Hospice I’m thrilled to break the news that Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care…
This year is our 40th anniversary of caring for the families of Kansas City. On November 3, 1980, Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care was founded to bring expert care, peace of mind, comfort, guidance, and hope to people who are affected by life-limiting illness or by grief.
February is American Heart Month, a time to educate ourselves and our families on ways to maintain a healthy heart. 134,000 people in Kansas and 354,000 in Missouri have coronary…
Many people wonder about palliative care vs hospice. The two concepts work hand in hand. Palliative Care Palliative care is also called supportive care. It is the treatment of pain…