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National PTSD Awareness Day
National PTSD Awareness Day is commemorated every June 27th. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD occurs in people of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultures, ages, and occupations. It affects about 3.5 percent of American adults each year,...
National Nursing Assistant Week
National Nursing Assistant Week is June 17-24, 2021. We wanted to take some time to recognize the invaluable role nursing assistants play in delivering the best end-of-life care possible. National Nursing Assistant Week is a great time not only to show appreciation...
Men’s Health Month
Men’s Health Month is commemorated nationwide every June with the goal of bringing awareness to health issues all men face. The month is dedicated to enriching men’s health and wellness via a broad spectrum of national screening and educational campaigns. ...
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Did you know that someone in the world develops dementia every three seconds? There are currently 50 million people across the globe living with dementia. That number is expected to more than double and reach 132 million by 2050. Every June, the Alzheimer's...
National Skilled Nursing Care Week
May 9-15 is National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW)— formerly known as National Nursing Home Week. This week is a particular time to recognize the residents of skilled nursing facilities, their family members, and the staff who care for them around-the-clock. It is...
National Nursing Week – Thank You to Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses!
Every year, National Nurses Week starts on May 6th and ends on May 12th—Florence Nightingale's birthday. These permanent dates are intended to enhance planning while also positioning National Nurses Week as an established event. This year, we wanted to take a...
What Qualifies a Person for Palliative Care?
People who have been diagnosed with cancer, heart disease, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and a number of other serious illnesses are eligible for palliative care. The primary goal of palliative care is to facilitate...
What Are the Five Stages of Palliative Care?
There is no set age or milestone one must reach to determine when an individual should go into palliative care. Instead, it is determined on a case-by-case basis. But, it is still important to understand that palliative care is an excellent way to help patients get...
National Volunteer Week— Volunteering for Hospice
National Volunteer Week is April 18-24, 2021. We wanted to take a moment to show our appreciation for our hospice volunteers, who are so integral in the quality of care we are able to provide. Hospice volunteers keep patients company and offer companionship when...
Stress Awareness Month – Part 2: How Hospice and Palliative Helps Caregivers Caring for a Dying Loved One
Caregiving for a loved one during the dying process is an extremely stressful and emotionally taxing time in line. It’s very easy (and normal) to get stressed out and overwhelmed with the caregiving process. The good news is that hospice and palliative workers are...
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
According to the ALS Association, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis— more commonly referred to as “ALS” is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, which causes a loss of control of voluntary muscles. The nerves that...
Stress Awareness Month – Part 1: Tips For Caregivers Dealing With Stress From Caring for a Dying Loved One
April is Stress Awareness Month. The month is a national effort to raise awareness about the dangers of stress, successful coping strategies, and harmful misconceptions about stress. In honor of Stress Awareness Month, we wanted to give some tips for caregivers who...
Regional Patient Care Manager Announcement
Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care is proud to announce the promotion of Heather Hinson to Regional Patient Care Manager Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care is a community-based organization dedicated to palliative and hospice care. They are proud to announce...
National Doctors’ Day: Thank You Doctors!
On this National Doctors’ Day, we wanted to take some time to offer our biggest “THANK YOU” to all of the doctors worldwide. The COVID-19 global pandemic has reinforced how critical good doctors are for our entire world. What is National Doctors’ Day? National...
The Benefits of Local Hospice Management and Care
If you’re getting ready to entrust a loved one in the care of hospice, you may be feeling overwhelmed with options, and you may be feeling uncertain about what to do. In this article, we’ll go over the differences between local management and large corporations. ...
National Kidney Month: Renal Disease
March is known for St. Patrick’s Day, melting snow, and the long-awaited return of the sunshine. But, did you know that March also happens to be National Kidney Month? The month is intended to raise awareness nationwide about kidney disease, also called...
National Social Worker Month: Social Workers in Hospice
Did you know that March is National Social Worker Month? We wanted to take a moment to commemorate social workers in honor of the occasion as they play such a large role in what we do. What is a Social Worker? Social workers are in charge of placing...
Silent Frontline Workers – Hospice Volunteers
If the COVID-19 global pandemic has taught us one thing, it is the value of frontline healthcare workers. Though all of the praise that doctors and nurses get is well-deserved, there is a group of frontline workers that choose to give in the shadows: hospice and...
Veterans & Hospice – What You Need To Know
Veterans are among our nation’s most upstanding citizens. They gave up their freedom for the greater good of our country. This is why we believe that when they are in a time of need, like at the end of their lives, they deserve the utmost respect and the highest level...
Hospice & Hospital Fast Facts
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...
Executive Director Announcement Oklahoma
Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care, is community-based organizations dedicated to palliative and hospice care. They are pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Neill, MSW to Executive Director of Oklahoma Palliative and Hospice care organization. His background...
Director of Clinical Services Announcement
Founded on Christian principles, Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care is a locally owned and independently operated organization dedicated to palliative and hospice care. They are focused on exceeding patients' individual medical, emotional and spiritual needs,...
Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care Continues to Serve Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Founded on Christian principles, Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care (OPHC) is a locally owned and independently operated community based organization dedicated to palliative and hospice care. They are focused on exceeding patients' individual medical, emotional...