Where the Cellular Won’t Roam
Agapé Hospice
by jessconnective
1y ago
Weston L. Rice, MSN, ACNP Nurse Practitioner–Peds Hands of Hope Columbia, SC   No parent expects to spend the first year of their child’s life in the hospital, but that is exactly the challenge Ashley faced with her son. Cody was born with a chromosomal anomaly associated with congenital hypotonia, chronic respiratory failure, gastrostomy tube dependence, epilepsy, and autonomic dysfunction. Prior to discharge from his initial hospitalization, he was referred to Hands of Hope (HOH), South Carolina’s only statewide palliative and hospice provider with a dedicated pediatric team. Over the n ..read more
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Grief Doesn’t Take a Holiday: Navigating the season with grace and presence
Agapé Hospice
by wmcanallen
1y ago
The holidays are a time for giving – so give yourself the time and energy to love and care for yourself. We would like to share this special holiday edition of our online grief support group presentation. Click the button below to view. Click Here to View Presentation ..read more
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Journey Hospice Acquisition
Agapé Hospice
by jessconnective
1y ago
Why did Agape Care Group decide to acquire Journey Hospice? Agape Care Group continues to grow throughout the Southeast. The acquisition of Journey Hospice expands its presence to Louisiana and Alabama. Along with recent acquisitions of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina and GHC Hospice in Georgia and South Carolina earlier this year, Agape Care Group now serves patients in five states.  How will this combined organization benefit patients and the community? This acquisition will ensure patients in Louisiana and Alabama continue to have access to quality hospice care by u ..read more
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Addressing Disparities in Hospice and Palliative Care Access for Rural Americans
Agapé Hospice
by jessconnective
1y ago
Americans living in rural areas often lack access to needed medical services, due to both proximity and a lack of financial resources. Hospice and palliative care are no exception. A 2019 study by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission found that only 18% of American hospices operate in rural areas. While it makes sense that the majority of hospice providers operate in urban and suburban areas, this immense disparity deeply affects the upwards of 46 million Americans who live in rural areas across the country. According to the Census Bureau, more than one in five older Americans – that is, p ..read more
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Frequently Asked Questions About the GHC Hospice Acquisition
Agapé Hospice
by jessconnective
1y ago
Why did Agape Care Group decide to acquire GHC Hospice? Agape Care Group continues to grow its presence across the Southeast region. The acquisition of GHC Hospice, along with recent acquisitions of Lanier Hospice in Georgia and Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina earlier this year, expands Agape Care Group’s coverage across three states and deeper into rural areas of the region.  How will this combined organization benefit patients and the community? We decided to take this step forward to enhance our ability to respond to our patients’ needs, capitalizing on the talent ..read more
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Agape Care Group Acquires GHC Hospice Strengthening Its Presence in Georgia and South Carolina Adding 285 Patients and 135 Care Providers
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by connectiveagency
1y ago
SPARTANBURG, S.C., September 14, 2022 – Agape Care Group (Agape Care), a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners and a leading hospice and palliative care provider in the Southeast, announced today it has acquired GHC Hospice (GHC). Founded in 2014, GHC is a leading hospice care provider serving 25 counties in Georgia and South Carolina with a reputation for superior clinical excellence. Together with GHC, Agape Care Group expands its end-of-life care team to 1,450 employees caring for 3,600 patients across a growing footprint in the Southeast. Agape Care Group and its affiliates now se ..read more
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Agape Care Appoints Alex Ferguson as Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions as Company Continues Expansion Through the Southeast
Agapé Hospice
by connectiveagency
1y ago
Spartanburg, S.C., September 13, 2022 – Agape Care Group (Agape Care), a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners and a leading hospice and palliative care provider in the Southeast, announced today that Alex Ferguson will become the senior vice president of mergers and acquisitions. In this post, Ferguson will assess and prioritize M&A opportunities to match the company’s growth trajectory and vision for expansion. His 14 years of experience leading business development and knowledge of how to successfully integrate organizations will add great value to Agape Care’s strategic growth ..read more
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Agape Care Group Appoints Dr. Tiffany Richter as Group Medical Officer Focusing on Clinical Quality and Education
Agapé Hospice
by connectiveagency
1y ago
SPARTANBURG, S.C., September 1, 2022 – Agape Care Group (Agape Care), a leading hospice and palliative care provider in the Southeast, announced today that Dr. Tiffany Richter will be promoted to the company’s group medical officer post focusing across all lines of care, effective September 4. She most recently served as the company’s palliative medical director in South Carolina. As group medical officer, Dr. Richter will partner with Agape Care’s clinical team to build robust resources, improve communication channels and enhance education. She will lead quality and care initiatives that will ..read more
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A Caregiver’s Guide to Self-Care
Agapé Hospice
by jessconnective
1y ago
Being a loved one’s caregiver, whether part- or full-time, takes a lot of energy, focus and work. If you’re not caring for yourself first, it can take a lot out of you. According to a report by the Family Caregiver Alliance, caregivers face an elevated risk of developing physical, mental and emotional health issues. By ignoring or devaluing their own needs, caregivers can get stuck in an exhaustive cycle that often results in further health complications on the part of the caregiver and their family member not receiving the best care possible.  You can’t pour from an empty glass. While th ..read more
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Agape Care’s Theresa Younis Receives 2020 Tamra West Leadership Award
Agapé Hospice
by Whitney
3y ago
Spartanburg, SC, September 21, 2020 –  Agape Care chief administration and integration officer Theresa Younis has received the 2020 Tamra West Leadership Award from The Carolinas Center (TCC), a center for quality end of life care in the Carolinas, representing an extensive number of hospice and palliative care providers in North and South Carolina. The award is presented annually to someone who is a fierce advocate for regulatory change, education for hospice professionals and consumers, and works diligently to build relationships that advance high-quality hospice and palliative care del ..read more
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