by Carrie McBride | May 3, 2023 | News
Because of the disease process and changes that can occur in the brain and body of someone dealing with a terminal illness, it is not uncommon for people to experience pain, anxiety, and/or agitation. Hospice has a lot of tools which can be quite successful in...
by Carrie McBride | Feb 20, 2023 | News, Resources
Medicare-certified hospices are required to offer the same basic services, but there are differences between hospice providers that can make a difference to patients and their circles of support. Here are five things you should consider when choosing a hospice...
by Carrie McBride | Jan 10, 2023 | About Us, News, Staff Spotlight, Staff Spotlight
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...
by Vanessa Harrington | May 9, 2022 | About Us, News, Nursing, Resources, Service Line
Each dedicated care team includes a Registered Nurse that will visit you wherever you call home. Registered Nurses with Hospice of the Northwest are specially trained for hospice care. This includes developing and implementing your personalized care plan for pain...
by Vanessa Harrington | Apr 2, 2022 | About Us, News, Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers
Hospice of the Northwest volunteer Virginia Smiley is no stranger to serving her community. She has been a member of the Rotary Club for 20 years, a volunteer for Soroptimist International of Anacortes helping to run their thrift store, and a volunteer for Hospice of...