April is National Volunteer Month, and we want to honor and recognize the amazing work our volunteers do for Hospice of the Northwest. For starters, last year our volunteers provided over 1,000 visits. They make over 1,000 phone calls to patients and their caregivers...
The Hospice of the Northwest vigil team is made up of a dedicated group of compassionate and loving volunteers who sit by the bedside of actively-dying patients. Many times a patient's circle of support requests privacy during the dying process; however, there are...
At Hospice of the Northwest, we know pets are part of the family. They are also a special source of comfort and love for people facing a life-limiting illness. However, it can be difficult for hospice patients to care for their pets. That's why Hospice of the...
Social workers are an integral part of the hospice care team, providing emotional, social, and practical support to patients and their loved ones. When facing a life-limiting illness, people are often under a great deal of stress and have very complex needs. Social...
An active group of quilters and sewers make it possible for Hospice of the Northwest to give out hundreds of blankets, pillows, and other handmade items to hospice patients each year. Right now, about five volunteers are active sewers, and many more donations come...
Hospice of the Northwest is excited to welcome Katie McDougall as the new Clinical Liaison. In this recently-created position, Katie will be cultivating positive relationships with referral sources across Hospice’s four-county service area. She will work with...
