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Wayne McPherson – From the Military to Houston Hospice – A Veteran’s Transition By: Volunteer Suzy Martin and Michele Cowart, Communications, Houston Hospice     Houston Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager and Veteran Wayne McPherson spent much of his professional career in the United States Army, from 1976 through 1991 (pictured below). His military career began in the 101st Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. This Air Assault division provides the U.S. an “unmatched expeditionary Air Assault capability to conduct forcible entry and other worldwide, unified land operati ..read more

Tammy Zwhar, LPC, Houston Hospice During your bereavement process, there is no right or wrong way to grieve. However, by understanding the stages and types of hospice grief awareness, perhaps you can find healthier ways to cope. Grief is the natural and expected reaction to the loss of a loved one, and feelings of sadness, yearning, guilt, regret, and anger are normal. Bereavement is the period after a loss during which you experience grief. A quality bereavement care program will help you understand how you are responding to loss and provide support to help you deal with your grief. Re ..read more

Digital Health Transformation Rolls into Hospice Care By Suzy Martin, Volunteer Blogger According to the recent article More Than Just Tech: How Houston’s Smart Hospitals Are Embracing Tech Innovations by Emily Reiser, “Texas Medical Center (TMC) member institutions are leading the nation in innovation and setting the standard for what smart hospitals can look like and how they will transform the healthcare landscape in the coming years.” As a TMC member institution, Houston Hospice is leading the way in Digital Health Transformation in the hospice care industry. The 42-year-old nonprofit hosp ..read more

Houston Hospice Reaches We Honor Veterans Level 5 In partnership with We Honor Veterans (WHV), a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), and in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has developed a specialized hospice care plan for the increasing number of Veterans who are nearing end-of-life. To meet the needs of this growing population, Houston Hospice has reached level 5 of the We Honor Veterans Program, focusing on education, advocacy, and mentorship, dedicated to the unique needs of those who served in the U.S. Armed Force ..read more

The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the national voice for not-for-profit hospice and palliative care providers, welcomes Houston Hospice as a new member. Established in 1980, Houston Hospice is the largest non-profit hospice in Greater Houston. Their service area spans across 13 counties in Texas, including Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Waller, and Wharton. “NPHI is thrilled to welcome Houston Hospice to our member organization,” said Tom Koutsoumpas, NPHI CEO. “As we grow as ..read more

Memorial Day Message from Houston Hospice President & CEO Rana McClelland   Houston Hospice Honors Those Who Lost Their Lives During Memorial Day   On Memorial Day, we honor the military personnel who faithfully served the United States of America and gave their lives so that we have the right to “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” We are forever grateful for their brave service to our country and will forever honor their memory. As we remember those who have passed, let us also honor Veterans in our community today. In partnership with the We Honor Veterans program ..read more

Houston Hospice Volunteer of the Year 2021 Jerri Trigg at the garden behind our Texas Medical Center facility. Each year, our Volunteer Team thoughtfully selects the Houston Hospice Volunteer of the Year from over 120 wonderful and generous people. This year’s special altruist was selected for going above and beyond general duties to help hospice patients, families, and staff during one of the most challenging year’s the world has seen. We are pleased to share that Jerri Trigg has been named 2021 Houston Hospice Volunteer of the Year! “Over her seven years of volunteer work at Houston Hospic ..read more

Pictured from left: Houston Hospice Family LeAnne and Ervin presented mini-bundt cakes to nurses and staff at Houston Hospice in honor of their loved one’s passing. Sharing with others proves helpful during the bereavement process   On the anniversary of a patient’s death, Houston Hospice families honor their loved ones in a variety of ways. Our organization supports the healthy expression of love and remembrance during each person’s grief journey. Recently, the Lyssy Family returned to our Houston Hospice Margaret Cullen Marshall Hospice Care Center, in Houston’s Texas Medical Center ..read more

Houston Hospice Board Chair Joyce Salhoot. Meet our new Board Chair, Joyce Testa Salhoot, MSW, MHA   Houston Hospice is pleased to welcome Joyce Testa Salhoot as our new Board Chair. Joyce began her service on the Board four years ago when asked by her long-time friend and former Board Chair, Michele Sabino.  Having had many close friends who spent their final days in our care, she was familiar with the organization and its good work.  Joyce brings a great deal of expertise to the Board from her notable career. Now retired, she spent half of her career as a social worker for T ..read more