By arhospice on December 31st, 2024
In the heart of Monticello, Arkansas, lives a remarkable woman named Inez Spencer-Whitaker, lovingly called “Miss Inez” by her community. As a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Miss Inez has spent much of her life providing care and support to those in need. Her journey in the caregiving field began over 25 years ago she started […]
The Elf Squad brightens the holidays for Arkansas Hospice patientsBy arhospice on December 20th, 2024
From 11 locations across the Arkansas Hospice service area, 49 merchants, volunteers, and generous participants enrolled in the 2024 Elf Squad. You can still brighten the holidays or any day for an Arkansas Hospice patient and their family by making a donation to help meet a need that is not being met by traditional means. […]
Miracle’s Last Wish: A Family ReunitedBy arhospice on December 10th, 2024
In the quaint town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a remarkable story of hope and love unfolded, showcasing the profound impact of home hospice care. This tale centers around Miracle Bayney, a devoted mother and grandmother, whose final wish was to be reunited with her family. With the support of Arkansas Hospice, Miracle’s heartfelt desire became […]
Thankful DeliveriesBy arhospice on November 27th, 2024
This week, The Arkansas Hospice Family of Care partnered with New Life Church in Cabot to deliver fried Thanksgiving turkeys to patients in need. Outreach like this is made possible by generous donations to Arkansas Hospice Foundation. Thank you to our donors for helping to share the gifts of kindness and compassion with patients and […]
Golfing dreams come trueBy David Edwards on November 13th, 2024
Mr. Moore, a resident of Hot Springs Village, has always had a passion for golf. From a young age, he found solace and joy in the game, spending countless weekends at the local course perfecting his swing. Golf was more than a sport for him; it was a way of life, a source of happiness, […]
A Soldier’s Journey HomeBy David Edwards on November 4th, 2024
In the tapestry of life, some stories are woven with threads of resilience, love, and the inevitable passage of time. Today, we delve into the life journey of Tom Rabb, a soldier who navigated the Great Depression, hardships of war, the joy of love, and finding peace in his later years through a chaplain with […]
Arkansas Hospice brings graduation to patient’s homeBy arhospice on May 23rd, 2024
Like many Arkansas Hospice patients, Carrie wanted to spend her final days in the peace and comfort of her own home, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Carrie also had another wish – to see her son graduate high school.
Arkansas Palliative Care patient glad he made the callBy arhospice on October 6th, 2023
Mr. John Wilfong tells his story about Arkansas Palliative Care getting him the proper referral he needed.
Cylie StrongBy arhospice on June 20th, 2023
On a stormy June afternoon Arkansas Hospice Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer Kimberlee Kirkman and the Arkansas Hospice communications team joined the Hot Springs Area Office clinical team for a special visit with a special patient. At first glance, Cylie appears like any other girl her age. She loves basketball, summer camp, her friends […]
Arkansas Hospice volunteer shares her story on national radio program.By arhospice on March 1st, 2023
Thanks to Carol Garrett for sharing how Arkansas Hospice benefited her family while caring for her husband, Tom, on this insightful radio program. “As soon as we made that connection to Arkansas Hospice, they immediately came out, they assessed our needs, and they met our needs,” said Carol, who is now an Arkansas Hospice volunteer. […]
A Veterans Day ReflectionBy arhospice on November 28th, 2022
On a peculiarly normal day, so normal that I can’t remember anything else about it, I sat with my grandfather in his den. As we watched an indiscriminate television program, the announcer’s voice boldly declared, “Leaders aren’t made, they’re born!” My grandfather, who I suspected was napping as he often would while watching television, rose […]
A fighting spirit: Reflections of an inspiring 9/11 paramedicBy arhospice on July 12th, 2022
Arkansas Hospice patient Rebecca “Lynn” Luscomb knew long ago that she was meant to help people. That’s why she became a paramedic – and why she went to New York City in the aftermath of 9/11.
Kickball, kittens, and a lifetime of serviceBy arhospice on March 24th, 2022
and in my young heart, I knew that, in order to make change, you have to be the change. The best way I could see doing that was in nursing.”
A wild dream comes trueBy arhospice on June 7th, 2021
A special wish to see a favorite animal came true when an Arkansas Hospice pediatric patient was treated to a private visit with Phoenix the penguin. On a sunny Saturday in late May, a sweet girl named Sanari and her family enjoyed a private meet and greet with Phoenix at the Little Rock Zoo’s Penguin […]
A Parade of Kindness takes a journey across Searcy to JudsoniaBy arhospice on May 29th, 2020
The Arkansas Hospice “Journey” van made its way to White County, leading a “Parade of Kindness” as it delivered Cards of Kindness for the residents of three area facilities. First responders joined the parade, and local clergy, including two Arkansas Hospice chaplains, shared words of encouragement and comfort upon delivery of the cards. Area EMS/first […]
Puppy Love: Therapy Dogs Brighten Days at Arkansas HospiceBy Scott Christian on June 7th, 2019
At Arkansas Hospice, every volunteer plays a part to help care for those facing serious illness and loss. But only a select few do so on four legs
A Stitch In TimeBy arhospice on April 11th, 2018
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – On a March afternoon, the sun shone brightly on the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. Inside, a patient prepared to be interviewed about how he spent his life helping others, thanks to his sewing skills, while carefully preserving enough energy to work on his final project. A native of Honduras, […]