Houston Hospice

In honor of Go Texan Day, Houston Hospice hosted its first -ever chili cookoff! 🤠 🌶️ Judges from our volunteer group had their work cut out for them! They selected winners for 🏆 Best Overall Chili 🌶️ Spiciest Chili 🎨 Most Creative Chili While three people walked away with bragging rights, we all walked away with full bellies and warm hearts. 🥰 Until next year … 🌅

Please help welcome the newest additions to our Houston Hospice team! If you see them around, say "hi" and demonstrate your hospice heart as they become part of our Houston Hospice family! ❤️ #newhires #orientation #hospice #hospiceheart #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice

Are you looking for a way to spread the love this Valentine's Day? 🧐❤️ Many employers offer a matching gifts program, which allows you to increase the impact your generosity makes for our patients and families. So what are you waiting for? ⏰ Double your gift today and double the 💕. #matchinggiftsmonth #doubletheimpact #hospice #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice

🌟 We’re HIRING! 🌟 Join the team at Houston Hospice if you'd like to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and families at a time when they need it most. You might be a good fit if you: ✔ Enjoy a healthy working environment ✔ Thrive as part of a team ✔ Appreciate a nonprofit mission If you are compassionate, enthusiastic and have a ❤️ for hospice, we’d like to hear from you! For more information and to apply, follow this link: https://bit.ly/HH-recruit. #nowhiring #hospicenurse #hospiceaide #hospicejobs #hospicecare #houstonhospice

A common misconception about hospice care is you must go to a facility to live out the rest of your days. And that’s just not the whole truth. There are four levels of hospice care and, believe it or not, most patients receive hospice care at home. 1️⃣ Routine home care – our interdisciplinary team (doctor, nurse, hospice aide, social worker, chaplain, bereavement counselor, volunteer) visits you in your home and works hand-in-hand with your family to ensure you receive the necessary care 2️⃣ Continuous crisis care – if a patient is experiencing a temporary crisis with symptoms, eight hours per day of nursing care may be provided; when the crisis is over, routine home care resumes 3️⃣ General inpatient care – this level of care is reserved for patients who have unrelieved symptoms that cannot be managed at home; patients will be admitted to our inpatient unit on a short-term basis; once symptoms are under control, routine home care resumes 4️⃣ Respite care – provides relief for families who may need to rest and recharge; patients will stay for up to five days in our inpatient unit in the Texas Medical Center to receive care Our goal is to make sure each and every hospice patient receives exactly the level of care they need. · · · #endoflife #hospice #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice

At today’s volunteer Lunch & Learn, “Demystifying Admissions: Understanding the Journey to Hospice Care,” Houston Hospice volunteers were treated to a presentation by our new Care Access Manager, Heath. Heath explained the different levels of hospice care and gave examples of specific scenarios to help our volunteers better answer questions they make be asked by family and friends of patients. The presentation was followed by many insightful questions and answers. We love providing educational opportunities for our volunteers to equip them with the necessary tools to be of service to our patients and families.

In hospice, we are honored to help many people through their grief as part of our bereavement program. It is one of the most important services we offer at Houston Hospice and is available for 13 months after the passing of a loved one. We provide one-on-one counseling or group classes and are here to support YOU. We also can refer you to other local resources or even out-of-state resources, if needed. If you have questions – or just want to talk – please contact our bereavement team today at 713-677-7155. #grief #bereavement #endoflife #hospice #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice

As a We Honor Veterans Level 4 Partner in Southeast Texas, Houston Hospice has more to offer our veteran patients and their families than most. One example of this is a pinning ceremony, where we honor our veterans with a special pin, certificate and U.S. flag recognizing and thanking them for their service. If you’re interested in learning more about our service to veterans, please call 713-HOSPICE (713-467-7423). #veterans #wehonorveterans #hospice #hospicesupport #houstonhospice

Did you know … ??? We ARE open every single day, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are NOT a Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 operation. We are here for you. Call 713-HOSPICE (713-467-7423). #open247 #openforbusiness #weareopen #hospice #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice

We welcomed new team members to Houston Hospice last week! Join us in giving these new hires a warm welcome as they become part of our Houston Hospice family! #newhires #orientation #hospice #hospiceheart #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice