Dr. Kiarash Kojouri, MD At Hospice of the Northwest, we rely on our medical partners for support and assistance as we provide care for our patients and their circles of support. Because one third of our patients have a cancer diagnosis, our relationships [...]
Hospice of the Northwest Advocates for Hospice on Capitol Hill Over 300 representatives from the hospice community convened in Washington D.C. to meet policymakers and discuss hospice care and advanced care planning. (Mount Vernon, WA) – Representatives from Hospice of the Northwest attended the Hospice [...]
There are some things that contain such significant memories that they transform from an inanimate object to a physical reminder of a story and a life. For Robert (Bobby) Keenan, it was the Purple Heart Medal awarded to him for heroic efforts and injuries during [...]
A terminal prognosis is life-altering, scary, and difficult to prepare for. For Jean Molinari, cancer came suddenly. Her selfless response was to do her best to get her affairs in order and to try to avoid burdening her family – in particular her daughter and [...]
From bathing to linen changes and everything in between, the Hospice Care Aides are there every step of the way. They support dignity and compassion with their patients each and every day by providing the ability to maintain personal hygiene routines, assisting families to continue [...]
A Celebration of Generosity On February 21st dedicated and generous donors, staff, volunteers, trustees, and community members came together to celebrate the significant impact donor funding has on the care that Hospice of the Northwest provides. In 2018, donor funding provided more than $535,000 in [...]
HNW Volunteers John Green and Terri Downing HNW Resource Center Serves Vital Public Service The Hospice Resource Center is a free lending library with books and other materials for adults, teens, and children. Resource topics include caring for family members during illness, coping [...]
Enhancing Life with Reverie Harps By: Deana Strom, HNW Spiritual Counselor For some Hospice patients, learning new things can be difficult. Their brains no longer have the dexterity for assimilating new languages, and their bodies have lost the flexibility for new dance moves. And yet, [...]
Living with dignity at the end of life means patients can create memories with their loved ones. Knowing what choices are available enhances that autonomy and provides the opportunity to decide what is important. When a friend, family member or patient is diagnosed with a [...]
Each year, we ask our supporters and donors to vote on the theme, or "destination," for our annual Ports of Call Gala and Auction. Last year you sent us to Paris, the year before it was Ancient Egypt! Where will you "send" us this year? [...]
