By arhospice on May 14th, 2020 in Blog, Committed to Veterans, News
Despite the Coronavirus and social distancing, organizations whose missions include honoring the memory and meeting the unique needs of our veteran and first responder populations realized they still needed to find a way to honor the fallen this Memorial Day week. In response, appearances suitable for sharing on social and traditional media were held to […]
By arhospice on September 11th, 2024 in Blog, Palliative Care
By Angela Metcalf, APRNArkansas Palliative Care At the tender age of 15, my world was a whirlwind of motorcycle rides and fishing trips, always accompanied by my best friend. We met when I was just six, and together, we grew up exploring life’s simple joys — catching tadpoles, riding bikes and skateboards, and later, mastering […]
By David Edwards on July 2nd, 2024 in Announcements, News
We are pleased to announce that Angela Hansard has joined First Choice Senior Care as our new Director of Marketing. Angela brings with her a wealth of experience within the senior living communities. Her keen focus on customer engagement has consistently connected clients with the best caregivers, enhancing the quality of care and support clients […]
By arhospice on May 30th, 2024 in Blog, Foundation, News
Some fine-feathered residents at Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab in Heber Springs have a new place to roost, thanks to help from Arkansas Hospice and the Arkansas Hospice Foundation. Having chickens at the facility was an idea first hatched when the director of nurses brought an incubator and eggs to the facility, said Shana Rodgers, […]
By arhospice on May 23rd, 2024 in Blog, Foundation, Patient Stories
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.
By arhospice on April 30th, 2024 in Announcements, Blog, Foundation, News
3rd annual award honors longtime Arkansas Hospice volunteer & Arkansas Hospice Foundation board member NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Bruce Holsted, a longtime Arkansas Hospice volunteer and Arkansas Hospice Foundation board member, received the third annual Michael V. Aureli Compass Award during Party at the Plaza, the Foundation’s April 27th event to benefit the Arkansas […]
By David Edwards on April 11th, 2024 in Announcements, News
The Argenta Plaza Mainstage will be the center of activity with concerts headlined by Arkansas Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year Tyler Kinch and Americana Artist of the year Bonnie Montgomery. Also scheduled to appear are Mac Royals and BIAS, top 9 finalists from NBC’s The Voice, Bijoux, and The Rocktown Sparks.
By arhospice on December 8th, 2023 in News
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARK – For a third year, Arkansas Hospice is brightening the holidays for patients facing life-limiting illnesses through its Elf Squad. “Last year, the Elf Squad put together more than 700 gift bags for Arkansas Hospice patients, and we hope to do even more this year,” said Harriet Hawkins, Arkansas Hospice’s director […]
By arhospice on October 6th, 2023 in Blog, Patient Stories
Mr. John Wilfong tells his story about Arkansas Palliative Care getting him the proper referral he needed.
By arhospice on July 26th, 2023 in Announcements, News
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest non-profit provider of hospice care, has been named a 2023 recipient of the Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite and Hospice Honors awards. This prestigious annual review recognizes agencies continuously providing the highest level of quality care and positive patient and caregiver experiences. The awards are presented by HEALTHCAREfirst, a […]
By arhospice on July 20th, 2023 in Blog
Church leaders have high demands on their time, especially when it comes to always being available to support their congregation during times of need. During these trying times, Arkansas Hospice is available to support pastors and their congregation members who are facing life-limiting illnesses. By enrolling in hospice care sooner rather than later, patients and […]
By arhospice on July 14th, 2023 in Volunteer
By Bruce HolstedGuest Contributor For the most part, hospice care is delivered and administrated by those wonderful folks we call hospice workers. They include the nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, doctors, administrators and chaplains. They are trained professionals, and their charge is the complete care of the departing. Were it not for these kind and good souls, hospice care […]
By arhospice on June 20th, 2023 in Blog, Foundation, Patient Stories, Pediatrics
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 […]
By arhospice on June 14th, 2023 in Blog
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By arhospice on June 5th, 2023 in Blog, Locations
On the morning of May 24th, 2023, The Berryville Chamber of Commerce plus area clinicians and other supporters gathered in front of the new Berryville Area Office. A heartfelt celebration was held (complete with refreshments, of course) as Anita Deal, Arkansas Hospice Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer, had the honor of cutting the ribbon. […]
By arhospice on June 5th, 2023 in Blog, Grief Support
The newest addition to our family of care, LifeTouch Hospice, has a tradition of providing the opportunity for area families to honor their loved ones with a memorial brick along the Union County Courthouse square. And the tradition continues. On May 25th, loving friends and families gathered on the courthouse steps for a memorial service […]
By David Edwards on June 1st, 2023 in Announcements, Locations, News
Nonprofit, mission-focused care to continue in South Arkansas Arkansas Hospice Media Contact: David Edwards, Director of Communications Phone: 501-748-3303Email: dedwards@arkansashospice.org SHARE Foundation Media Contact: Amanda Cooley, Director of Communications Phone: 870-881-9015Email: acooley@sharefoundation.com North Little Rock, Ark, – SHARE Foundation, which operates LifeTouch Hospice, and Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest nonprofit provider of hospice care, have […]
By arhospice on May 1st, 2023 in Announcements, Blog, Foundation, News
2nd annual award honors nonprofit’s co-founder NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A highlight of Arkansas Hospice’s recent Party at the Plaza event was the presentation of the organization’s second annual Michael V. Aureli Compass Award to Arkansas Hospice Co-Founder Dee Brazil-Dale for her vital contributions to the nonprofit organization and the Arkansas Hospice Foundation. The […]
By David Edwards on April 17th, 2023 in Announcements, News
By David Edwards on April 5th, 2023 in Announcements, News
Grammy-Award winning Rebirth Brass Band to headline festival North Little Rock, Ark. (April 5, 2023) – Party at the Plaza benefiting Arkansas Hospice will return to the Argenta Plaza on Main Street in North Little Rock on Saturday, April 22. The event will run from 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission is free, and donations […]
By David Edwards on April 5th, 2023 in News
Arkansas Hospice will continue to provide care locally in patient homes and partner facilities Russellville, Ark. (April 5, 2023) – Arkansas Hospice and a coalition of Russellville area community leaders who led the campaign to keep the River Valley Home open announced today that despite a valiant community effort, it has become apparent that their […]
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