By arhospice on February 16th, 2022 in Blog, Foundation, Minority Outreach
Using a melody that predates the American Civil War, a song known as “No More Auction Block for Me,” would become an anthem encapsulating the ethos of the modern-day Civil Rights Movement. The melody would find accompanying words at the turn of the century when prolific hymnist, Rev. Charles Tindley wrote a version that included […]
By arhospice on February 11th, 2022 in Blog, Minority Outreach
We can change this through communication, education, and raising awareness of what hospice care is, the benefits for patients and their caregivers, and overcoming barriers of access to care. Meet Your Panelists Join Kyle Jones, minority outreach coordinator for Arkansas Hospice and his guest Patricia Griffen, PhD. from Little Rock as she discusses her personal […]
By arhospice on February 10th, 2022 in Announcements, News
What: Party at the Plaza benefiting Arkansas Hospice. The event will be a community-oriented celebration of food, art, music and family fun, with free concerts all day featuring multiple local, regional and national acts. Additional attractions will include the Paw-ty at the Plaza Dogtown Dog Costume Contest, virtual team fundraising and Scavenger Challenge, and the […]
By arhospice on January 26th, 2022 in News
Dee Brazil-Dale has devoted most of her adult life to being a passionate advocate for hospice care. She first felt led to volunteer at a small, non-profit hospice in McCall, Idaho, after the sudden loss of her son, Mark Alvarado, in a vehicle accident when he was only 19 years old. “He was a great […]
By arhospice on January 26th, 2022 in Announcements, News
North Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest nonprofit provider of hospice services, announced today the acquisition of First Choice Senior Care (FCSC) of Little Rock. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Arkansas Hospice President and CEO Judy Wooten said, “The addition of FCSC to our family of companies is a wonderful […]
By arhospice on January 18th, 2022 in Blog, Foundation
Dee Brazil-Dale has devoted most of her adult life to being a passionate advocate for hospice care. She first felt led to volunteer at a small, non-profit hospice in McCall, Idaho, after the sudden loss of her son, Mark Alvarado, in a vehicle accident when he was only 19 years old. “He was a great […]
By arhospice on January 17th, 2022 in Announcements, News
North Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest nonprofit provider of hospice care, announced “Caring for 30 Years” today as January 17th marks the organization’s 30th anniversary. Since its inception, the community-based, not-for-profit provider has grown from one location to ten regional offices and three inpatient centers that provide care for nearly 600 […]
By arhospice on January 16th, 2022 in Blog
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On March 25, 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at a Chicago press conference in association with the Medical Committee for Human Rights during its annual meeting. His aim was to bring awareness and action to the lack of Civil Rights Act (signed into law […]
By arhospice on December 22nd, 2021 in News
CONTACT: David Edwards 501-748-3303 dedwards@arkansashospice.org North Little Rock, Ark. – Thanks to generous holiday shoppers across the state, nearly 700 Christmas gifts of comfort were collected for Arkansas Hospice patients. Known as the “Elf Squad,” holiday shoppers at participating merchants and through online giving added a few extra gifts to their shopping lists and dropped […]
By arhospice on December 14th, 2021 in Announcements, Grief Support, News
Contact: David Edwards, Director of Communications Phone: 501-748-3303 Email: dedwards@arkansashospice.org North Little Rock, Ark. – While the holidays are a joyful time for many, it can be a particularly difficult season for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. With that in mind, Arkansas Hospice is presenting a special holiday episode of its podcast, “Speaking of […]
By arhospice on December 6th, 2021 in Announcements, News
Contact: David Edwards, Director of Communications Phone: 501-748-3303 Email: dedwards@arkansashospice.org North Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas Hospice is brightening the holidays for patients facing life-limiting illnesses through its Season of Giving Elf Squad. “Joining the Elf Squad is a wonderful way to bring joy to our patients,” said Harriet Hawkins, Arkansas Hospice’s Director of Volunteers. “Every year, we […]
By David Edwards on November 2nd, 2021 in Announcements, Locations, News
501.748.3303 dedwards@arkansashospice.org Media Alert What: Thursday, Nov. 4th marks 10 years since the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home served its first patient. To commemorate this milestone, a virtual celebration titled “A Decade of Patient Care” will be presented online to show how the eight-bed inpatient facility has impacted the community. Who: The presentation will include […]
By David Edwards on October 28th, 2021 in Announcements, Foundation, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Edwards, Director of Communications Phone: 501-748-3303 Email: dedwards@arkansashospice.org North Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest non-profit provider of hospice services, is launching its first-ever “Season of Giving” from November 1 through December 31 to celebrate, increase awareness, and raise funds to support the growing scope of its mission. The first […]
By arhospice on October 27th, 2021 in Blog, Grief Support
On October 26th, 2021, Dr. Neal Wyatt, Arkansas Hospice’s Associate Medical Director, moderated a session for the Six Bridges Book Festival. Dr. Wyatt spoke with the Rev. Christoph Keller, author of “Getting On Toward Home: And Other Sermons by the River,” which provides insights on grief, faith, and hope in face of death. The session […]
By David Edwards on September 27th, 2021 in Announcements, Foundation, Minority Outreach, News, Rural Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Edwards, Director of Communications Phone: 501-748-3303 Email: dedwards@arkansashospice.org North Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Hospice Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation to educate African American communities in rural Arkansas about the benefits of hospice and palliative care. Part of the Hillman Serious Illness and End […]
By David Edwards on August 13th, 2021 in Announcements, News
501.748.3303 dedwards@arkansashospice.org MEDIA ALERT Due to the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in the state, Party at the Plaza has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. Concert headliners Kris Allen and Jason D. Williams are confirmed to appear for the rescheduled event, as well as other originally scheduled performers and exhibits. The event was […]
By arhospice on July 20th, 2021 in Announcements, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Edwards, Director of Communications Phone: 501-748-3303 Email: dedwards@arkansashospice.org North Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Hospice Foundation has been awarded a challenge grant of $100,000 by the Windgate Foundation designated for unrestricted program support for Arkansas Hospice. The funds will assist in operational costs to provide excellence in hospice and palliative care at […]
By arhospice on June 28th, 2021 in Blog
Monday, June 28th, marked the 10th anniversary since Arkansas Hospice’s beloved founder, Michael Aureli, passed away as a patient in our care. To celebrate Michael’s life and work, an outdoor gathering was held to rededicate the Michael Aureli Memorial Garden at our Arkansas Hospice headquarters. Please click below to watch a video of this special […]
By arhospice on June 14th, 2021 in Announcements, News
MEDIA ALERT What: Party at the Plaza benefiting Arkansas Hospice. The event will be a community-oriented celebration of food, art, music and family fun, with free concerts all day featuring multiple local, regional and national acts. Additional attractions will include the Paw-ty at the Plaza Dogtown Dog Costume Contest,virtualteam fundraising that begins on July 1 […]
By arhospice on June 7th, 2021 in Blog, Foundation, Patient Stories, Pediatrics
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 […]
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