Regulation to cut hospice funds finalized Aug 4, 2008
MONTROSE The administration has finalized a regulation that will cut hospice Medicare reimbursement rates effective Oct. 1, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization ... Christy Whitney, president and CEO of Grand Junction-based Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, said, Hospice is hoping that its supporters will contact our congressional delegation and encourage them to act to stop this rate cut ... Proceeds from sales at the Montrose Heirlooms for Hospice... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Health Glance, 8-4-08 Aug 4, 2008
Free blood pressure checksRTA Hospice and Palliative Care offers complimentary blood pressure checks every Tuesday at Desert Rose Retirement Residence, 1545 S. 14th Ave., from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.; at La Mariposa Senior Villas, 701 E. 24th St., from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and at Emerald Springs Retirement and Assisted Living Community, 1475 S. 46th Ave., from noon to 1 p.m.. Blood pressure checks are offered Thursdays at Sunquest Village, 265 E. 24th St., from 8 to 9 a.m. and Catalina Square... (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Had no choice but to resign, Nfld. cancer specialists say Aug 3, 2008
Unusual in cancer care, they see patients from the moment of diagnosis through surgery and other treatment - even, if necessary, to palliative care. The balance of gynecologic cancer care in Canada is already so delicate that the resignation of three specialists in Newfoundland threatens to throw the system across the country into disarray. (Globe and Mail)
Annual Garden Tour promises to be spectacular Jul 31, 2008
Tooley's Baie d'Urf home is one of the featured gardens on the Beaconsfield Garden Club's seventh annual Garden Tour to raise money for West Island NOVA and the West Island Palliative Care Residence. Font. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Wednesday happenings Jul 30, 2008
A caregiver support group will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at South Coast Hospice and Palliative Care Services Bereavement and Education Center, 1620 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. The Video Voyage for July will be the second part of Austria and Britain with Rick Steves. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Fox to perform for grieving families Jul 29, 2008
Brookline High School alumna Ruby Rose Fox is bringing an adapted version of Little Legacy, a one-woman show she performed her last year at Emerson College, to the Palliative Care Unit at Children s Hospital Boston. Fox will perform an hour-long version of the show. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Vic aged care company defends care Jul 29, 2008
Ms Elliot will investigate whether orders given to Kirralee in 2006 to record patients' weight and improve palliative care and communication had been complied with. She declined to say whether the inspection was prompted by the death of a patient who was admitted to hospital suffering severe malnutrition about a month ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Richard Mark Vader Jul 28, 2008
A graveside service in honor and celebration of Mark s life will be conducted by Montrose Hospice Chaplain Don Barr at the Gunnison Cemetery in Gunnison on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions in Mark s name may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804,Montrose, CO 81401 or the Gunnison FFA Chapter. Arrangements are being handled under the care and direction of Valley Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 505 S. Second St., Montrose, CO 81401,... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Oneida county community news Jul 28, 2008
Hospice & Palliative Care Inc. and the Herkimer County Hospice Foundation Inc. will host two Butterfly Release celebrations in August. The scheduled is as follows: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Hospice & Palliative Care Inc., 4277Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
GP at centre of suicide row suspended Jul 27, 2008
Dignity in Dying, which campaigns for better access to palliative care and a change in the law to allow mentally competent terminally ill adults in unbearable suffering to have the option of an assisted death, expressed concerns about Dr Kerr's case. Its spokesman, James Harris, said: "We do not condone anybody taking the law into their own hands and we are greatly saddened by this case.". (Scotsman)
What's ahead Jul 26, 2008
A caregiver-support group will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at South Coast Hospice and Palliative Care Services Beareavement and Education Center, 1620 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. The meetings are a chance for caregivers to share their experiences. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Ronald Ron Duane Cox Jul 25, 2008
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402. Arrangements are under the direction of the Valley Lawn Funeral Home, 505 S. 2nd St.,Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-4400. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
PLWHAs on sexual escapades in the Ho Municipality Jul 25, 2008
Mr Livingnus Acquah-Jackson, Chief Executive Director of New Seed International Palliative Care Centre at Sokode, near Ho, told the GNA that six out of 45 young female PLWHAs at the centre had babies while seven had abortions in the past six months. Mr Gregory Amenuvegbe, Volta Regional Coordinator of HIV/AIDS said the authorities were aware of the situation and were tracking down those involved in the act. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Century Foundation Announces New Working Group on Medicare Reform Jul 23, 2008
D. Chair, Department of Bioethics, National Institutes of Health -- Elliott S. Fisher, MD, MPH Director, Center for Health Policy Research, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice Professor of Medicine and Community and Family Medicine, Dartmouth Medical School Senior Associate, VA Outcomes Group, White River Junction -- Diane Meier, MD, FACP Director, Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute Professor, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York... (PR Newswire)
Barbara Bromley Jul 23, 2008
Friends may call at Barbara s home that day from 4 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402, whose help during Barbara s illness was deeply appreciated by her family. Arrangements are being handled by Crippin Funeral Home, 802 E. Main St., Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-2121. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
End of life physician-patient communication Jul 23, 2008
The study investigators designed and evaluated a program to give practicing clinicians a core set of communication skills to discuss such issues as value and timing of palliative care, advance care plans, clinician grief, and managing anger in family members. The role of culture in communication with patients and family members was also highlighted. (EurekAlert!)
Groups call for action on rural health Jul 22, 2008
He said the association would ask the commission to include specific rural health access targets in its final set of benchmarks, covering issues including access to obstetrics and palliative care. "There should be some access indicators, like can a pregnant woman access an obstetrics service within 60 minutes of her local community," Mr Sant said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Dragon boat festival raises more than $50000 Jul 22, 2008
Organizers say more than $54,000 was raised for Cape Breton Palliative Care ... The Fundraising Award was presented to the Daisy Mates Palliative Care Team for collecting the most pledges ... Cape Breton Hospice Palliative Care is the recipient of festival pledges, while other festival beneficiaries include the extension at the Cape Breton Cancer Clinic, Cape Breton Special Olympics and the Cape Breastoners Dragon Boat Team. (Cape Breton Post)
Police officer's dying wish fulfilled Jul 21, 2008
Instead he was taken to hospital and then to palliative care when it was discovered a cluster of small tumours in his brain had returned. Superintendent Lyons said it had been his dying wish to see the Pope: "Gary always wanted to go to Rome and stand in a crowd of 50,000 people and see the Pope come out on the balcony.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
One dead, home still in lockdown Jul 20, 2008
An 85-year-old palliative care patient died on Wednesday night as the viral outbreak continued to spread at the Lady Small Haven nursing home and hostel, which has been quarantined since Saturday ... He said the death of the Lady Small Haven palliative care patient was 'not unexpected. (Gold Coast News)
Ronald Walter Meecham Jul 18, 2008
In the end, Ron said that he didn t want to die in a hospital, and with the help of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, he spent his last week at home resting comfortably with his family at his side. Advertisement. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Virus kills elderly woman on Gold Coast Jul 18, 2008
The 85-year-old palliative care patient at the Lady Small Haven complex at Benowa was one of four residents who were admitted to hospital with gastric symptoms earlier this week. The woman died on Wednesday night. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Terminally ill ex-hit man gets parole again Jul 17, 2008
The former Hells Angels hit man is dying from bone-marrow cancer and receiving palliative care. Citing his poor health but also the fact that he has been a model prisoner who is unlikely to reoffend, the National Parole Board this week granted him parole so he can get treatment outside. (Globe and Mail)
NHS offers more help to die with dignity at home Jul 17, 2008
Now this increased funding will continue momentum for improvement and make sure that everyone gets access to high quality palliative care and has choice about where that care takes place. . (Daily Mail)
'He died in my arms': Wife's moving story of how home care helped ... Jul 17, 2008
We were told that at any time Marcus could go into a hospice, for palliative care, but for us that just wasn't an option. We never once doubted our decision. (Daily Mail)
Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley NewsThe Soulistic Medical Institute team includes, from left, Aladi Goodman R.N., Patrick Lawrence M.D. and Marayeh Cunningham, clinical psychologist. Jul 16, 2008
The team also includes licenses personnel who provide nursing services, massage therapy and palliative care ... Local, small, non-profit and committed to serving Santa Cruz and Southern Pima County Soulistic Medical Institute has a team of caring professionals who provide 24/7 nursing services as well as palliative care and stress-reducing massage and Reiki therapy. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Ga. hospitals better at managing patient pain Jul 16, 2008
"A growing number of state health care regulatory agencies have recognized the importance of adopting policies that encourage pain management, palliative care and end-of-life care," said Aaron Gilson, director of the PPSG program. "However, states need to continue to eliminate restrictive or ambiguous legislative language in order to improve pain management for patients with cancer, HIV/AIDS and other diseases.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Duke Endowment details $56M in Triangle gifts Jul 16, 2008
Hospice of Wake County, $150,000, to construct a 20-bed hospice and palliative care center. Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas, $50,000 For unrestricted operating support for maintaining national accreditation. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
everyone's business Jul 14, 2008
Alongside these shifts in care however, is the benefit that palliative care has developed as its own specialist area. Palliative care is the care provided for a person when they are facing the premature end to their life ... It is also significant that a recent international poll by the British Medical Journal has found that "palliative care for all would make the greatest difference to health care.". (ABC Online)
Alexander Toyota planning new service center Jul 14, 2008
The foundation supports such services as the Yuma Regional Medical Center School Health Care Program, heart services, palliative care, diabetes education and scholarships. . (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Older prisoners 'doubly punished' Jul 13, 2008
The report also highlights the difficulty of providing palliative care for the terminally ill. Moving prisoners to hospitals or hospices raises security issues. (BBC News -- UK)
David Mitchel Mebane, M.D. Jul 13, 2008
Flowers will be welcomed or contributions can be made to Grace Community Church; Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81401; local 4-H Clubs; or Doctors Without Borders, P.O. Box 5022, Hagerstown, MD, 21741-5022. Copyright. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Easton obituaries Jul 13, 2008
Donations in Mr. Luciano s memory may be sent to Hospice & Palliative Care of Raynham, 244 North Main St., Raynham, MA 02767. Loading commenting interface. (Easton Journal, MA)
Bereavement classes offered Jul 13, 2008
Free bereavement classes for anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one are being offered by the RTA Hospice and Palliative Care. Pat Underkofler, coordinator for RTA, said the classes will be from 6 to 8 p.m. each Thursday, starting this week and continuing through Aug. 28. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
LETTERS: NCT, July 7, 2008 Jul 8, 2008
Try googling Barbara Wagner, a 64-year old Oregonian who was offered "palliative care" instead of the cancer treatment prescribed by her doctor. One such palliative option was doctor assisted suicide. (North County Times)
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals-Progenics drug Relistor OK'd in Europe Jul 7, 2008
and received marketing approval from the European Commission Thursday for Relistor, a treatment of opioid-induced constipation in advanced illness patients who are receiving palliative care. The approval means Relistor is approved for patients, when their response to usual laxative therapy is not sufficient, in the 27 member states of the European Union as well as Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Compassion at the end of life Jul 5, 2008
More families will pick up the phone and call a hospice, said Jewell Livers (pronounced "LIE vers"), an R.N. with Carondelet Hospice and Palliative Care ... She tends to Dick Majerus of Tubac, whose doctor referred him for palliative care, which works to relieve symptoms ... To reach Carondelet Hospice and Palliative Care, call (520) 205-7700. (Nogales International, AZ)
Dr. Howard Epstein Joins Blue Cross as Medical Director for Commercial Operations and Clinical Design Jul 2, 2008
Dr. Epstein comes to Blue Cross from HealthPartners, where he served as the medical director of care management and palliative care at Regions Hospital. At Regions he provided administrative and medical leadership for the case management, social work, utilization review, complaint documentation, palliative care, complementary therapy and chaplaincy departments. (PR Newswire)
John W. King Jr. Jul 1, 2008
John spent his early retirement years working at Wal-Mart in the Electronics Department, and later became a volunteer with Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado. Hospice was very gratifying for John and he made very special friends with the staff and as a caregiver. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Coming to terms with death Jul 1, 2008
Hospice and palliative care embrace all faith backgrounds, welcoming beliefs and experiences into the room of the dying person, understanding the role spiritual life plays in the comfort and peaceful transitions of those in their care. Because of early pioneers in end-of-life care such as Elizabeth Kubler Ross, the medical community and society in general are more comfortable and open speaking about death. (Florida Times-Union)
Newsreader 'planned to suffocate dying mother' Jun 30, 2008
"It soon became an obsession. Palliative care nurses were tackled in the corridor and asked whether they would assist in a murder.". In the piece, Spicer - who works for Sky News - admits to planning to suffocate her mother, but changed her mind after deciding she could not go through with it. (ABC Online)
I wanted to end Mum's misery: Spicer Jun 30, 2008
"It soon became an obsession. Palliative care nurses were tackled in the corridor and asked whether they would assist in a murder," Spicer wrote. Spicer said she had purchased a book called To Die Like A Dog, about a woman's mother dying of cancer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
I was the first baby to be born under the NHS Jun 30, 2008
We were promised palliative care but it never came my daughter had to help her dad through it instead. Despite her loss, Mrs Thomas said that Britain was lucky to have the NHS. I put it down to human error but of course there s room for improvement in all areas. (Times Online)
Mid-State's Alive Hospice lauds major revisions to hospice guidelines Jun 29, 2008
J. Donald Schumacher, president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, says the revisions will ensure a framework of quality for end-of-life care. "Excellence is a key component of the hospice philosophy, " says Alive Hospice President and CEO Janet Jones in a release. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
In human life, 'value' is a relative concept Jun 29, 2008
Although I have a lot of respect for the wonderful work of Adrian Dabscheck (Comment & Debate, 15/6) in providing quality palliative care, I feel that somehow he got hold of the wrong end of the stick when he talks about the fact that physician-assisted dying or euthanasia "reflects a disturbing degradation of the value we as a society place on human life". It is because of lack of this value of human life for terminally ill people that physician-assisted dying is a welcome choice for those who... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Making every minute count Jun 28, 2008
Hugo Riggs is a normal three-year-old "just trapped in a stuffed-up body", his mother, Susan, a part-time palliative care nurse, explains ... " As she lays Hugo across her lap it is clear that mother and son have developed a wonderful shorthand with each other. She explains to him, clearly not for the first time, how he came to be afflicted with this debilitating disorder. "Mummy had two X chromosomes and you chose the dodgy one," she laughs, prompting Hugo to break into a huge grin. Her brother... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Community Leadership Institute honors Reardon Jun 28, 2008
Congratulations to the 2008 Leadership Class: Eric Bancroft, The Community Bank; John Basile, Community Newspaper Company; Merrill Blum, Veteran s Outreach Center; Dore Butler, Psychologist; Carlyn M. Carey, Attorney; Karen L. Cummings, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce; Jean White Dawson, Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod; David Faus, Falmouth Academy; Lisa J. Fedy, Cape Cod Community College; William K. Fox, The Fox Group; Alisa Galazzi, Alzheimer s Services of Cape Cod & the Islands; Elizabeth... (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Peritoneal Cancer; the Silent & Unk... Jun 27, 2008
If the cancer has spread to too many organs and there is no chance of recovery, or if the patient decides not to undergo further treatment, palliative care is used. In the case of peritoneal cancer, this means pain management and frequent drainage of fluid from the abdominal cavity. (Suite101.com)
Doreen Wilks (Newman) Jun 27, 2008
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in Memory of Doreen Wilks to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at 3 p.m., at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Family members struggle with end-of-life decisions Jun 26, 2008
The Hardins chose a care level called Palliative Care Only, where the patient is made comfortable with oxygen, morphine, or other measures that prevent suffering without prolonging life by artificial means ... Knapp Haven's "comfort measures only" supportive care level provides residents with palliative care, says Huset, and residents or their guardians are free to change their supportive care level at any time. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Edwardsburg tot's good news comes Friday 13th Jun 26, 2008
When the Acutane was finished, they did a biopsy that showed her lymph nodes' swelling had gone down and she is cancer-free" for the first time since she was 4 months old."It was a year ago this month" that a routine visit to U of M injected hospice into their equation."They took us into a conference room," Carla said. "There were transplant doctors, oncologists, the palliative care team, which is comparable to hospice - eight in all. It was really overwhelming. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Students decide on hospital equipment Jun 25, 2008
MEGAN MASTERS 25/06/2008 1:04:00 PM Students from Wellington High School were given a tour of Wellington Hospitals new palliative care unit to discuss donation options last Wednesday ... Wellington Hospital patient care and service manager Clare Morcom gave the students a clear idea of the importance of making a palliative care unit as comfortable as possible for a sick person and their family ... Even having a good kitchen is important in a palliative care unit despite the hospital supplying... (Wellington Times)
Public hospitals had to turn away babies Jun 25, 2008
These included five hospital beds, three intensive care unit beds and beds required for palliative care ... Of the 873 public patients transferred under the contracts, 378 were acute patients, 30 were newborns, 191 were palliative care patients, 23 were psycho-geriatric patients and 251 were transferred to rehabilitation units. (The West Australian)
LETTERS: NCT, June 24, 2008 Jun 25, 2008
"Wrong! Less than 15 percent have no health insurance. Nearly a third of those are "wealthy" and have elected not to have health insurance.Another 1/3, are now qualified for low income solutions, they just have not elected to use them.The last 1/3 is a transitional problem, of lacking health insurance between jobs.But finally...for those who think universal healthcare is the solution, I want you to look up Barbara Wagner, a 64 year old Oregonian who was denied care for her cancer by Oregon's... (North County Times)
Hudson OKs rezoning for new Hospice facility Jun 25, 2008
The Hudson Board of Commissioners supported action Tuesday that will help Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care extend its outreach. Following a brief public hearing, the board approved the rezoning of 62 acres adjacent to the Deer Creek subdivision on Pine Mountain Road from H-1 Heavy Industrial to R-12 Residential, which will enable Hospice to build its proposed 10 million, 18-room facility with a goal of serving southern Caldwell County. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Ex-minister backs assisted death Jun 23, 2008
The campaign group has also called for more resources for palliative care and "end of life" care plans ... In addition to allowing terminally-ill, mentally competent patients control over their death, the charter calls for "end of life" plans for all patients, increased awareness of the right to refuse treatment and better resources for palliative care ... We don't think that giving people the choice to die is part of palliative care. (BBC News -- UK)
Letter writers do not speak for me Jun 21, 2008
Palliative Care Australia's own publication The Hardest Thing We Have Ever Done states that "carers experience an increase in adverse health effects related to stress, a change in eating patterns leading to weight loss, and a disruption of sleeping patterns leading to carer fatigue. "Carers have reduced opportunity for social and physical activities, further reducing their own physical wellbeing Carers report feelings such as guilt, fear, frustration, anger, resentment, anxiety, depression, loss... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Charity props up NHS cancer care Jun 20, 2008
" Susan George, CLIC Sargent's lead on community services for children and young people with cancer said they fund over 60 medical and clinical posts within the NHS. The charity, who also provide 150 social workers for children with cancer is currently carrying out a review with the Department of Health over provision of community support for young cancer patients. A spokesperson for the Department of Health said cancer care for children has improved significantly in the last 10 years due to... (BBC News -- UK)
Dorothy Louise DeMotte Jun 20, 2008
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dorothy DeMotte to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402 or to First Methodist Church in Champaign through Morgan Memorial. Arrangements are being handled under the direction and care of Valley Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, 505 S. 2nd St., Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-4400. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Remarkable stories from remarkable citizens Jun 17, 2008
He pragmatically yet sympathetically argues that impoverished people with life-threatening ailments should be offered only palliative care so as not to squander their family's remaining resources. These are personal stories too; Dr. Zhang gets engaged while lawyer Zhang gets dumped. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Obituaries for Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Jun 17, 2008
The family would like to thank the Gundersen Lutheran medical staff; the palliative care team including Dr. Gerlyn Brasic, Dr. Frank Cadwell, Dr. Stephanie Carroll, Dr. John Conzemius, Dr. Kyla Lee and Dr. Tom Klemond; Bud Hammes and the Ethics Committee; all the nurses and staff on 3 Center; the Hospice Team; CCU; Psych Unit; and Rehab Center for their wonderful care of Molly. Also, thanks to Robyn Shapiro and her staff and anyone else we may have forgotten. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Household Guide To Dying Jun 14, 2008
So, "The Palliative Care Room", "Wills And Wishes" and "Funeral Festivities" are to be included but not the afterlife, which is, as yet, out of her ken. Bennet may have one foot in the grave but Debra Adelaide has created one of the most irrepressible and beguiling heroines to emerge in Australian fiction since Sybylla Melvyn made her appearance in My Brilliant Career. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Comfort Should Be Focus of Late Ovarian Cancer Care Jun 14, 2008
This should be the signal to shift the emphasis from cure-oriented care to end-of-live care, relieving pain and making the patients comfortable, also referred to as palliative care, von Gruenigen and colleagues advise in the journal Cancer. The researchers identified characteristics that indicated ovarian cancer patients were approaching the end of life, and they evaluated trends in hospice transfer. (MEDLINEplus)
Cancer carers Helping Africa face up to a looming health crisis Jun 13, 2008
The proposals cover the prevention and early detection of cancer as well as treatment and palliative care. This is an area where a lot of people miss out. (BBC News -- Health)
Two die after salmonella outbreak in SA Jun 13, 2008
"The death has been referred to the coroner. "Another resident receiving palliative care for another condition at the nursing home died this morning. "Our sincerest condolences go out to their loved ones at this time.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
