Grief in the Holidays: Eight Tips to Help Someone Grieving During the Holidays For many people, the holiday season is a special time of year marked by celebrations and gatherings with family and friends. For those struggling with the death of a loved one, the holidays may be a difficult time full ofRead more
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Family Night Holiday Craft Party A holiday party invitation for families going through the grief process. Family Nights provide both children and adults a caring environment in which they will be able to feel supported and “grieve out loud” as they move through the healing process. Bring a picture of your loved one to useRead more
Wear Blue on Thursday, November 20 http://childrengrieve.org/facing-onset-grief%E2%80%99s-winter Thursday, November 20th..show your support and wear blue…. Children & teens grieve too! Wear blue tomorrow (Thursday Nov 20th) to show your support. No child should have to grieve alone.Read more
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Vet-to-Vet program aims to improve veteran care Hospice of Siouxland is excited to take part in a national effort to educate staff, caregivers and veterans in the community about the care of veterans at the end of life. The Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program aims to pair veteran volunteers with hospice patients who haveRead more
What is Palliative Care? What is Hospice Care? Read this for an easy explanation from the Consumer Health Report. http://consumerhealthchoices.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/PalliativeCareNHPCO-ER.pdfRead more
NHPCO Encourages Americans to Honor our Nation’s Veterans (Alexandria, Va) – On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, people across the country will host picnics, visit the beach, spend time with family, and enjoy the long weekend that represents the start of the summer season. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization reminds Americans that thereRead more
Two Hospice of Siouxland volunteers were recognized on April 15 in Lincoln, Nebraska by the Nebraska Hospice & Palliative Care Association. Duane Bair received the “Shining Star” Award for his work with the Vet to Vet Volunteer program and Bill Wiseman received the “Outstanding Hospice Volunteer” award for his work on the Nebraska Team. DuaneRead more
Open House to Honor Veterans Hospice of Siouxland is hosting an Open House to Honor Veterans on Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. at 4300 Hamilton Blvd, Sioux City, Iowa. The open house will feature a ceremony and dedication of the new Veteran’s flag pole, a display of military vehicles, andRead more
Hospice of Siouxland was awarded the CHAP accreditation, (Community Health Accreditation Program) demonstrating our dedication to meeting the industry’s highest recognized standards in community-based care.
