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Palliative Care, Recognition and Awards
Circle of Life honoree uses creative arts to comfort families facing serious illness
By Jan Greene
The University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, a 2019 Circle of Life honoree, uses music and art therapy, along with spiritual care, to reduce pain and anxiety and improve quality of life for patients and families in its palliative care program.
Palliative Care, Recognition and Awards
Circle of Life honoree overhauls palliative care with an eye on innovation
By Jan Greene
Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, a 2019 Circle of Life honoree, revitalized its palliative care program four years ago and welcomes innovations in their adult, pediatric and fetal programs while also delivering education in multiple formats. Read more [LINK]. The deadline for 2020 Circle of Life Award applications is Aug. 16.
Palliative Care, Recognition and Awards
Circle of Life honoree uses data and volunteers in palliative care
By Jan Greene
As a 2019 Circle of Life honoree and one of the nation’s first community-based palliative care programs, Hospice of the Western Reserve Navigator Program in Cleveland, Ohio, uses teams to follow patients and families through all settings of care, offers guidance 24/7 and utilizes a robust group of volunteers.
Recognition and Awards, Palliative Care
Circle of Life honoree handles palliative challenges on Southern border
By Jan Greene
University Health System in San Antonio, Texas, serves a complex patient population on the U.S.-Mexico border, which includes complex palliative and end-of-life care. As a 2019 Circle of Life Award honoree, UHS manages to serve immigrant populations by targeting specific needs.