by Jess Watchie | Nov 10, 2024 | News, Veterans, Volunteer Spotlight
As the year draws to a close, Hospice of the Northwest celebrates a major milestone: Richard Fink, a dedicated volunteer and fellow veteran, is on track to complete 150 Veteran Pinning Ceremonies for hospice patients by the end of 2024 or start of 2025. Richard’s...
by Carrie McBride | Jul 24, 2023 | News, Veterans
For Hospice of the Northwest, honoring Veterans is an important part of what we do as a team. We know that Veterans and their circles of support may face extra challenges during this difficult part of their lives, and we want to be there for them. At the very...
by fdgadmin | Jan 29, 2021 | About Us, Integrative Therapies, News, Nursing, Social Work, Spiritual Care, Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma affects everyone at some point during the course of a lifetime. At the end of a person’s life, there are increased feelings of vulnerability, unknowns, and pain– especially when faced with chronic illness and other stressors. During this time, trauma can...
by fdgadmin | Nov 1, 2019 | About Us, News, Patient Stories, Veterans, Volunteers
Some things in our lives embody such significant memories that they transform from inanimate objects to physical reminders of a story and a life. For Robert (Bobby) Keenan, it was the Purple Heart Medal awarded to him for heroic efforts and injuries he sustained...