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By the Bay Health

Pathways to Care Careers: Inspiring the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals

Advocacy, Caregivers, Inside By the Bay Health, Patient Services /

The healthcare industry is at a crossroads. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for healthcare professionals is projected to grow by 13% by 2031. That’s much faster than the average for all occupations. And at the same time, the pipeline of qualified workers is struggling to keep pace. Why is all […]

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Our Deep Roots in the Marin County Community

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For 50 years, By the Bay Health has had the privilege of serving the Marin County community.  What began as a groundbreaking hospice provider has grown into so much more — a comprehensive, community-based care organization offering not just hospice, but palliative care, pediatric care, home health services, grief counseling, and more.  Through it all,

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Support for Dementia Patients & Their Loved Ones

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It’s a common misconception that dementia is a standalone disease. In fact, dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life. This decline can take a number of shapes, including memory loss, language difficulties, behavioral changes, and disorientation. Because many people don’t fully understand

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Mission House: A Homelike Place for Patients and Families

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Hospice is all about compassionate end-of-life care. It’s also about comfort — not just for patients, but also for their families. Unfortunately, not every person in need of hospice care has a home they can receive it in. Maybe the place they call home isn’t suitable for the level of care they need, maybe they

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Breaking Through Inequities in Care

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The core of hospice and palliative care is compassionate care that focuses on alleviating pain, addressing emotional and spiritual needs and supporting families during some of life’s most challenging moments. Every person on this planet will eventually face the end of their life. Most people will at some point have a serious illness or have

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Why By the Bay Health Strives to Make Hospice and Palliative Care Equitable for Everyone

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Historically, hospice care in the United States has been more accessible to white men and women, leaving a gap in quality end-of-life care for diverse populations, including racial and ethnic minorities and the LGBTQ+ community. At By the Bay Health (BTBH), we recognize these disparities, and we’re on a mission to make hospice and palliative

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