In the 1970s on Hilton Head Island, hospice was still a word rarely spoken. Many of those who knew its meaning did not want to discuss it. Hospice, after all, was associated with death. Often, those familiar with hospice had moved to the resort island from metropolitan areas throughout the Northern United States. Some had experienced […]
Women’s History Month: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
In celebration of March being Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight certain women who have made it their life’s mission to advance the work of hospice care. According to the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), hospice care is considered to be the model for quality, compassionate care for people facing a serious […]
Women’s History Month: Florence Wald
In celebration of March being Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight certain women who have made it their life’s mission to advance the work of hospice care. According to the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), hospice care is considered to be the model for quality, compassionate care for people facing a serious […]
Women’s History Month: Dame Cicely Saunders
In celebration of March being Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight certain women who have made it their life’s mission to advance the work of hospice care. According to the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), hospice care is considered to be the model for quality, compassionate care for people facing a serious […]