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Gwen's story: Community Hospice & Palliative Care recognizes National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

Gwen’s story is just one example of how hospice care brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to families during life’s ...
CBS 58

'Let's have a real discussion:' UW Health launches new program for enhanced palliative, hospice care

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, which was established back in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter.It's a chance to raise awareness and open conversations about ...
STAT

Palliative care works, so why is it rarely used? Follow the money

A decade ago, a team of researchers showed clearly that a new treatment for advanced lung cancer significantly improved patients’ quality of life, reduced symptoms of depression, lowered the ...
News Medical

Study sheds light on imbalance in palliative care for non-cancer patients

Hospices and palliative care are the final chapter of life, where people spend their final days, ideally in comfort and peace. The World Health Organization stresses it should be part of universal ...
Science Daily

Palliative care beneficial to manage symptoms, improve quality of life for people with CVD

Key features of palliative care include medication management, shared decision-making and goal-oriented care. Implementing patient-centered palliative care therapies, including prescribing, adjusting ...