Hospice of the Midwest

Are you on the high priority list for a flu vaccine? Populations that are at high-risk for flu complications, include: • Adults over the age of 65 • People in long-term care • Those with weakened immune systems • A BMI of 40 or higher • Conditions that affect the nervous system or how the brain processes information Ask our staff about a flu vaccine, and we can help you protect yourself and those around you! #NationalInfluenzaVaccinationAwarenessWeek

This #NationalDayofGiving, consider donating to someone in hospice. Everyone deserves dignity at all stages of life, and this is one way to provide that. For more information on how donations are used for those in hospice or to make a contribution, go here: https://nuvi.me/tnof01

It may seem like second nature now, but it’s important to remember that proper handwashing is a skill that needs to be taught. In our latest blog, we share some tips for teaching kids how to become master hand washers: https://nuvi.me/pwpken #NationalHandwashingAwarenessWeek

This holiday season, we are excited to feature some of our incredible employees and share what they feel makes hospice during the holidays special. Today, we are recognizing Jessica, Intake Coordinator in Woodbury, MN! Jessica says, “I feel like hospice can be there to support patients and their loved ones during the holiday season so they can enjoy their time together and worry less about what will happen to their loved one. We can be there to help care for families.” Thank you for all you do, Jessica! We are proud to have you on our team making the holidays – and every day – special for our patients and families. #employeespotlight #holidayseason

As far as we have come with awareness of and treatment for AIDS, there is still much progress to be made. As a healthcare provider that treats patients with AIDS, we are on the frontlines of these efforts. Today, we’re resharing a blog we wrote last year on how we’re embracing this responsibility: https://nuvi.me/4vr80x #WorldAIDSDay

Today, we are thankful for the dignity and comfort that hospice provides patients as they experience their final stage of life. And we are also grateful for the family members and team members who are there to help those in their care through this meaningful journey.

You and your loved one don’t have to face the end stages of lung cancer alone. We are here for you, providing comfort and support. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth

Hospice is about more than end-of-life care for the patient, it’s about supporting their loved ones as well — and we continue to do that even after the passing of a patient. Watch our video to learn more. #NationalHospiceAndPalliativeCareMonth

You may have heard of hospice, but unless someone close to you has needed it, you probably don’t know everything that it entails. If you would like a true understanding of what hospice is, we are always here to answer your questions. Please give us a call today and let one of our healthcare professionals walk you through what hospice through Hospice of the Midwest really looks like. #NationalHospiceandPalliativeCareMonth

After a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, things can change fast. We understand that this can be disconcerting for patients and their families, and we are here to help. In our blog, we explore how to know it’s time for patients to receive hospice care: https://nuvi.me/j593i9 #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth