by gsh | Apr 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Crucial to the founding of the modern nursing profession, Florence Nightingale gained acclaim for caring for the sick and wounded soldiers fighting in the Crimean War. Championing the ideas of proper hygiene and improved ventilation and nutrition, Nightingale...
by gsh | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Volunteers make a huge impact in their communities with their passion for life and commitment to service. At Good Shepherd Hospice, our volunteers are a vital part of our interdisciplinary care teams, enabling us to provide the exceptional hospice experience as we...
by gsh | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
March is Social Work Month. At Good Shepherd Hospice, we are proud to honor those in this profession that means so much to so many every single day. Social workers provide vitally important services, keeping our children safe, working with homeless populations,...
by gsh | Jan 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on promoting a heart healthy lifestyle. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.1 In the past few years, having a healthy lifestyle has been more important than ever. Patients with...
by gsh | Dec 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Transitions in our lives are filled with emotion. Whether they be joyous or mournful, transitions are a part of life. As we transition from 2021 into 2022, we at Good Shepherd Hospice thought that this New Year would be a good time to share some tips for...
by gsh | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
There’s no place like home for the holidays. We sing it in our carols and know it in our hearts. When it comes to end of life care, this is no exception. 70% of patients wish to be cared for and pass away at home. Studies indicate that dying at...
