by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | Sep 26, 2022 | Grief, Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
October 9, 2022, is Clergy Appreciation Day, and on this day we’d like to acknowledge the Hospice Chaplains who work tirelessly with patients and their families to support them throughout their end-of-life journey. Hospice Chaplains offer spiritual guidance and...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | May 31, 2022 | Grief, Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care, Veteran Care
June is recognized as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Month. The month is intended to raise awareness about the disorder and issues that come with it, reduce the stigma associated with the condition and help people suffering from PTSD’s invisible wounds...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | Nov 30, 2021 | Grief, Hospice Care, News
The holidays are a time for cheer, warm fuzzy feelings, and family. But, for people who have just lost loved ones or are dealing with their loved one’s terminal illness, the holidays can be an extremely lonely and depressing time. It’s important to know that you’re...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | Nov 30, 2021 | Grief, Hospice Care, News, Palliative Care
Although the holiday season can bring feelings of comfort and joy for many, it’s not like that for everyone. About 5% of U.S. adults experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression. That’s why December is Seasonal Depression Awareness...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | Aug 23, 2021 | Grief, Hospice Care, News
August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day. Why would somebody create a day celebrating grief? The day was created by Angie Cartwright in 2014. Cartwright was familiar with loss and became consumed by her grief. She wanted to find a way to support other people going...
by Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care | Mar 1, 2021 | Grief, Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care, Press Releases, Veteran Care, Volunteers
Every year, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization puts together a report with statistics on the state of hospice in America. With that report, we have compiled this list of hospice and hospital fast facts. Hospice is a term for a broad range...
