Hospice care is a vital aspect of the healthcare landscape, offering compassionate end-of-life support to individuals and their loved ones during a challenging phase of life. While the idea of becoming a hospice volunteer may seem daunting, this role can be profoundly fulfilling and gratifying. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons why being a […]
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Pain is an uncomfortable physical or emotional feeling caused by an injury or medical condition, or by spiritual, social, or emotional experiences that are as real and important as physical distress. Comfort is our highest priority. Your care team will ask about pain at every visit, to learn the amount, location, and type of pain,
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Ms. Hui Yin learned about the benefits of hospice care through a neighbor. Our bilingual, all-Chinese, multidisciplinary team was created to alleviate barriers and provide culturally sensitive care to Chinese patients in their homes, care facilities and hospitals. Ms. Hui Yin’s warm smile and bright eyes make those around her feel welcome. She and
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Congratulations are in order to Hospice by the Bay’s Development team and the dozens of staff and volunteers whose efforts helped earn the Marin Independent Journal’s Reader’s Choice Top Honor Award for Best Non-Profit Gala in Marin. The one-night event raised $720,000 in support of HBTB’s core mission and community care programs. “We are extremely
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Hospice by the Bay and The Redwoods Seniors Community in Mill Valley have announced the official opening of “The Grove” — Marin County’s first and only dedicated inpatient hospice and comfort care center. Created with Marin’s expanding senior population in mind, HBTB and The Redwoods developed The Grove as a new option for patients receiving
By the Bay Health staff were in full force at the National Clinicians Conference on Medical Aid in Dying held at UC Berkeley earlier this month, where our teams attended and presented on topics related to providing medical aid for end of life patients. The two-day conference provided a comprehensive series of workshops that covered
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