Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan recognizes the need for grief support, now more than ever. We are happy to announce our new program designed to offer hope and compassion. Starting on July 13th, we are offering Virtual Grief Support Groups for anyone who has suffered a loss of a loved one. This program is open…
In light of recent events that have magnified the pain, suffering and disparities of people of color in our community and nation, our Executive Leadership team has been reflecting on how we at Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan can do our part to help heal and overcome structural racism in health care and for our community.…
Are you looking for a good place to volunteer in 2020? We invite you to consider being a volunteer with Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Our agency provides support and services to clients across Southwest Michigan – we serve our friends and neighbors in Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph & Van…
This season consider celebrating them by making a donation to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan! For any special occasion let us do the hard work! Provide us with a name and address and we will send out a beautiful custom card within 2 business days! In addition, gifts can be made in honor of the…
Americans across the country celebrate Veterans Day on November 11, a special day to salute the men and women who have bravely served our country in the military. These fellow Americans have made profound sacrifices in defense of freedom and they deserve our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Honoring our nation’s Veterans includes supporting them throughout…
We have a special program planned to honor our Veterans November 11, 2019, at Adult Day Services at Oakland Centre. Starting at 11 a.m. our guests are invited to take part in a Patriotic Sing-a-Long, followed by a pinning ceremony with Western Michigan University ROTC Cadets. Everyone is welcome! RSPV’s are not required but appreciated.…
“Bereaved children are often referred to as the “forgotten mourners”. Many bereaved children feel isolated in their grief, unaware that they are not alone. November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month and is an opportunity to tell children they are not forgotten and that there is support, hope and healing to be found.” This quote from…
PLEASE NOTE: Due to low registration, this workshop has been canceled. Coping with the Holidays is a no-cost grief workshop presented by Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan Grief Support Services at Oakland Centre. It is designed to develop coping skills during the holidays through education and conversation. This workshop is open to the public and…
November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month and Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, in collaboration with the National Alliance for Grieving Children, will host the half-day webcast: Ethical Considerations for Grief Support after a Traumatic Death Death, dying, and bereavement are unfortunate themes that appear almost daily in news headlines. Rarely is there any discussion on…
Join us for Michigan’s shortest race – the Point1K! Coming in at 369 feet this course will challenge you in ways you never knew! Every step of this course takes you closer to the finish line, the tangible ending of the race. Our agency walks those final steps of life with our clients and families.…
Megan Frugone RN-Community Partners Liaison and Vanessa Kraenzlin, RN-Admissions Manager at Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan completed training programs held in San Antonio, Texas and presented by End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC). ELNEC is a national education initiative to improve palliative care. Megan Frugone attended the national ELNEC-Core “Train the Trainer” course. The American Association…
A Grieving Parents Workshop is being offered to the community. This free six-week supportive workshop is open to parents who have experienced the death of a child due to any cause, at any age beyond infancy. This group will focus on coping with grief and beginning or continuing the process of healing. The workshop meets…
The public is invited to join us for an Open House Celebration on Wednesday, July 31st 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Come and enjoy roaming appetizers, give-a-ways, entertainment, and special offers. This is a free family-friendly event. Adult Day Services at Oakland Centre is located at 2255 West Centre Ave., Portage, MI. Over 10 years…
From Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan Grief Counselor Cate Jarvis “Glitter bottles are not a new idea. They are very popular on Pinterest as a toy or a time-out tool. But I want to share a few ideas for ways to use it for centering, and identifying feelings with grieving kids and teens.” Supplies Clear…
After decades of caring for people during the last weeks or months of their lives, hospice is still seen by many as the referral of ‘last resort’. Frequently, we get a call only when death is expected within hours or days. Why does this happen? Physicians may be unsure of when a hospice referral might…
Congratulations to M. Raphelson, MD, Medical Director at Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, for your advancement to the status of Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). From the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine: “One of the highest honors the Academy can bestow on a physician is recognition as…
