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 […]
By David Edwards on March 13th, 2023 in Announcements, News
North Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Hospice Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation for “Continuing Excellence in Hospice & Palliative Care: Unrestricted Operational Support.” The grant is the largest the Frueauff Foundation has ever given in support of the mission of Arkansas Hospice and will be used to […]
By arhospice on March 1st, 2023 in Blog, Patient Stories
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. […]
By arhospice on January 13th, 2023 in Blog, Minority Outreach
Arkansas Hospice. continues to honor Dr. King’s legacy, as we seek to make a difference in this area. With help from the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation, the Arkansas Hospice Foundation, and various partners throughout the state, we’ve been able to share hospice care information with many culturally diverse communities in rural Arkansas. We’ve conducted workshops in eight geographically diverse areas, surveying 115 unique participants. We are proud of the efforts we’re making, but there’s yet greater work to do. Help us to turn the tide together! Give us the opportunely to engage in equity, then we can be true bearers of “The Dream.”
By arhospice on November 30th, 2022 in Blog, Minority Outreach
Join us for this informative, interactive online workshop to discuss the challenges encountered by African Americans in the healthcare system and opportunities available for minorities to live better through all stages of life. This presentation originally streamed 12.7.22, but you can still view and send your questions and comments through the link below. Meet Your […]
By arhospice on November 28th, 2022 in Blog, Committed to Veterans, Minority Outreach, Patient Stories
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 […]
By David Edwards on November 15th, 2022 in Announcements, News
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – For a second year, Arkansas Hospice is brightening the holidays for patients facing life-limiting illnesses through its Elf Squad. “The Elf Squad was a wonderful success last year,” said Harriet Hawkins, Arkansas Hospice’s director of volunteers. “Our patients come from all walks of life. They love getting gifts like socks, […]
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