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💙 Happy CNA Week! 💙

This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible Certified Nursing Assistants who make a difference in the lives of our patients and families every single day.

Our Harbor Hospice Longview team took time to honor these caregivers with a special CNA Week celebration.

Thank you for your dedication and unwavering commitment to serving others. Your work does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for all that you do.

Please join us in celebrating our amazing CNAs this week! 🎉

Myth vs. Fact – Hospice Discourages Family Involvement

🛑 Myth: Hospice pushes families aside.
✅ Fact: Hospice educates, supports, and empowers families to participate in care confidently.

Families are part of the team.

For more information, please call 855.542.7267 or complete a request by clicking this link below.
https://fs23.formsite.com/mstrayhorn/vhfcnjips3/index.html

Lighting the Path: How to Support Grieving Children: Insights from a Child Life Specialist

In this episode, we sit down with child life specialist Katie Ransdell to explore how children experience grief and how hospice professionals can better support them. Katie shares practical insights for working with grieving children, and meaningful stories from her work that highlight the power of presence and connection.

How to Support Grieving Children; Insights from a Child Life Specialist In this episode, we sit down with child life specialist Katie Ransdell to explore how children experience grief and how hospice professionals can better support them. Katie shares her journey into the field of child life, practical insights for working with grieving children, and meaningful stories....

Myth vs. Fact – Hospice Is Only for Certain Diagnoses

🛑 Myth: Only specific illnesses qualify for hospice.
✅ Fact: Hospice eligibility is based on disease progression and prognosis, not just diagnosis.
Ask if hospice may help.

For more information, please call 855.542.7267 or complete a request by clicking this link below.
https://fs23.formsite.com/mstrayhorn/vhfcnjips3/index.html

⭐Weekly Spotlight⭐

In the spirit of celebrating the extraordinary qualities that reside within our team, we proudly introduce the "Next Step Recognition Award." This award serves as a testament to the unsung heroes among us, nominated by their peers, whose daily actions embody selflessness, empathy, caring, sympathy, tenderness, and so much more. These remarkable individuals inspire us not in pursuit of recognition but simply because that is who they are.

Today, we recognize Pamela Clear, a Certified Nurse Assistant at Harbor Hospice of Longview.

Please take a moment to read what her coworkers are saying!

Kind words from a coworker:
Pamela goes above and beyond in all that she does. Her caring personality shines in her interactions with patients, families, and coworkers. She goes the extra mile for all of her patients. She is an amazing person and a real asset to Harbor Hospice and the people we serve.

Myth vs. Fact – Hospice Means No Faith Support

🛑 Myth: Hospice doesn’t support spiritual needs.
✅ Fact: Hospice offers spiritual care for all beliefs or none based on patient and family wishes.
💙 Support for heart and soul.

For more information, please call 855.542.7267 or complete a request by clicking this link below.
https://fs23.formsite.com/mstrayhorn/vhfcnjips3/index.html

3 MORE DAYS!!!

🎓 Harbor Foundation Scholarships Now Open!
We're excited to announce that the Harbor Foundation Nursing and Social Worker Scholarships are now accepting applications!
Applications are open May 1 – June 1 at 11:59 PM CST

College Nursing Students:
The Harbor Foundation is dedicated to supporting the next generation of hospice caregivers. Our Nursing Scholarship Program is designed for students pursuing a hospice and palliative care career. Share your passion, journey, and goals, and let us help you take the next step.

College Social Work Students:
We're proud to extend our support to future hospice social workers! If you're studying social work and planning a career in hospice care, we invite you to apply and share how this path has inspired your academic and personal journey.

Together, we are building a compassionate future in hospice and palliative care.

For questions, call us at (409) 981-1888.
Link - https://www.harborfoundation.com/givingback.html

🌟 Gratitude Alert! 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to our cherished patient's loved one who took the time to share their review! Your words inspire us and fuel our commitment to delivering the best possible hospice experience. We are honored to be able to serve you.

Thank you for being a part of our community and for choosing us.

Lighting the Path: How to Preserve a Loved One's Legacy Using Modern Technology

Dawn Delaloye returns to the Lighting the Path podcast to talk about Reflekta, a digital platform designed to help people preserve memories, stories, and legacies of the people they love.

How to Preserve a Loved One's Legacy Using Modern Technology In this episode, Dawn Delaloye returns to talk about Reflekta, a digital platform designed to help people preserve memories, stories, and legacies of the people they love. Dawn shares the origin story of Reflekta, the need the founders saw, and the mission that continues to shape their work: giving...