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Shaping the Legacy of Dying People

“Imagine that you’ve just been told you have only a short time to live. What would you want your family and community to remember most about you? In St. Louis, a hospice program called Lumina helps patients leave statements that go beyond a simple goodbye.” Continue reading

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We Honor Veterans

Do you know a veteran who may need Hospice Care?  The We Honor Veterans” partnership with Hospice organizations around the country is providing a wonderful service for Walt Banko of Yakima. “I was put on chemo and did that for four or … Continue reading

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Hospice Volunteer Training

Do you know someone who would like to offer comfort,  a reassuring presence, and  support for our Hospice patients or Transitions clients? Invite them to attend the upcoming Memorial Hospice volunteer training (4 evenings). When: April 5th, 7th, 12th and 14th Where: Home … Continue reading

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Cottage In The Meadow Update

Art and Joanne Hall challenged us to raise $1 million dollars and they would match it. We’ve met the match and exceeded it! With the match we have raised 4.4 million dollars. Eight hundred and seventy-seven people contributed toward the … Continue reading

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November – National Hospice Month

Make plans to join in the National Hospice Month activities planned for the Yakima area: Tuesday, Nov 2 ~ Celebration of Life at Harman Senior Center ~ 5:30 – 7:30 pm ~ Free Wednesday, Nov 3 ~ It’s About How … Continue reading

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November is National Hospice Month

Here are several volunteer opportunities occuring during National Hospice Month. The benefit luncheon for Cottage in the Meadow at Seasons on November 3 (11:30-2:30): setting-up; serving lunch; cleaning-up. Cottage in the Meadow employee event at the Memorial Cafe on November … Continue reading

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