Hospice Nurse Profile: Judy Hendry

Hospice Nurse Profile: Judy Hendry

May 6-12 is National Nurses Week, a time to recognize the professional contributions of nurses in delivering exceptional care to those in need. Hospice nurses take on a critical role in caring for terminally ill patients and their families. Comfort is a hospice nurse’s primary focus and advocating for patients is always their number one priority. Hospice of the Red...

The Distinct Role of a Hospice Social Worker, Tammy Baehler

The Distinct Role of a Hospice Social Worker

National Social Work Month is celebrated every March and offers us an opportunity to acknowledge the significant contributions of our hospice social workers. The role of a hospice social worker is to advocate for each patient’s end-of-life wishes and help individuals address the emotional aspects of late-stage illnesses. Hospice social workers also assist families in identifying other available local...