by Carrie McBride | Jun 30, 2026 | News, Resources
As patients approach the end of life, anxiety is a normal response to physical symptoms, uncertainty, and emotional stress. Anxiety can also worsen symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, and nausea, creating a cycle that affects quality of life. Hospice teams...
by Carrie McBride | Mar 24, 2026 | News, Resources
Published February 2023. Updated March 2026. Medicare-certified hospices are required to offer the same basic services, but there may be significant differences in how care is delivered and the level of support provided to patients and their loved ones. Here are five...
by Carrie McBride | Mar 2, 2026 | Medicare, News, Resources
If you or a loved one is facing a life-limiting illness, you shouldn’t have to worry about paying for the care you need. When you enroll with Hospice of the Northwest, you can have peace of mind knowing most costs are covered 100% by the Medicare Hospice Benefit. What...
by Carrie McBride | Dec 11, 2025 | News
Update 12/15/25 at 7:57 a.m. Hospice of the Northwest has resumed in-person visits in all areas. Mount Vernon is now open and available to the public during regular business hours: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our phone line is also available 24/7 at...
by Carrie McBride | Jan 26, 2024 | News
We are excited to announce that Hospice of the Northwest was recently featured in the esteemed NHPCO’s e-Journal, dedicated to pediatric hospice care. Read it here. Going “All In” on Hospice Care Anne Anderson, RN, CHPPN, the nurse coordinator for Seattle...
