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COLUMN: Remembering the period of Advent

Editor’s Note: This column was provided to the Star-News by Frankie Lancaster of St. Michael’s Anglican Church Advent, in and of itself, means to wait ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, December 18, 2023 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Hospice collaborates to meet patient’s wishes

My goal as a hospice and patient advocate is to collaborate with all healthcare professionals, continue to broaden education, and enhance understanding of how best ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, December 16, 2023 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Hospice is here to help during holidays

With at least one-third of the United States population serving as caregivers, many are experiencing changes and difficulties during the holiday season. Moreover, every year, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, December 2, 2023 7:30 am

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COLUMN: November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Contrary to some beliefs, Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging.  Although we may all, have what we “loosely” refer to as “senior moments,” ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, November 25, 2023 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Hospice is needed even during holidays

From personal experience, caring for a loved one is a rewarding expression of love, devotion, and commitment, but it can sometimes be overwhelming, especially during ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, November 18, 2023 7:30 am

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COLUMN: November is National Hospice, Palliative Care Month

In 1963, Dr. Dame Cicely Saunders, the founder of the modern-day hospice movement, visited Yale University and presented a lecture introducing the idea of specialized ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, November 11, 2023 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Hospice patients still need other people

At times, it isn’t easy to know what to say when you hear someone has been admitted to hospice. Sometimes, there is the tendency to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, October 28, 2023 7:30 am

Letters to the Editor

Be your own health advocate

To the editor: I would like to urge anyone with a medical problem to take seriously your condition and be your own advocate. If you ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 7:30 am

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COLUMN: Hospice chaplains are a sacred gift

October is “National Clergy Appreciation Month.” Therefore, on behalf of all hospices, I want to recognize the significant role hospice chaplains have in being part ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, October 21, 2023 7:30 am

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Cancer is always a hard journey

I venture to say hearing the word cancer is one of the most dreaded words to hear today. Our lives have forever changed for those ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, October 14, 2023 7:30 am

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