Hospice of the Red River Valley is a non-profit hospice that provides intensive comfort care to enhance quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. Our site shares patient, caregiver and volunteer stories—demonstrating how hospice allows people to live well, and tools and resources about end-of-life and grief.
by Heather Larson, Grief Specialist Supervisor Often when we think of grief following the loss of a loved one, we think of the days, weeks, months and even the first …
Steven’s Story At three years old, Pat and Larry Kerian’s son Steven was Hospice of the Red River Valley’s first ever pediatric patient in 1991. Steven had an AV malformation …
Hospice of the Red River Valley is honored to provide care for and recognize veterans who have served our country. Honoring our nation’s veterans includes not only acknowledging their service …
by Janna Kontz, Grief Specialist What does SELF CARE look like during grief? Truthfully, like everything else in grief, it looks different for everyone. Your grief is your grief and …
by: Heather Larson, Grief Specialist Supervisor On June 13th, our grief support team had the privilege of spending part of the day with some amazing kiddos at our first-ever Children’s …
by Hannah Osland, RN, BSN, CHPN Starting hospice care can be a challenging and emotional experience for families. It involves meeting a new healthcare team, learning unfamiliar medical terms, and …