Pathways Home Health and Hospice

March with Pathways officially launches on December 1st, but there is still time to take advantage of the early registration promotion to earn 50 footprints! Join us in March to promote healthy habits and raise funds for quality home health, hospice, and bereavement services across the Bay Area. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new member of the Pathways’ community, walk with a purpose by integrating fitness, philanthropy, and fun into your daily routine! Join for free online or visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gB9Mceyx

Pathways Home Health and Hospice is excited to announce March with Pathways - a new virtual community event, where participants are challenged to walk or run 30 miles in 30 days! Our goal for this challenge is to promote healthy habits and raise funds for quality home health, hospice, and bereavement services across the Bay Area. Even if you are unable to participate in the walking challenge, we encourage all those who are interested in supporting our mission to register online! Our official launch date will be December 1, 2024! However, if you register EARLY in the month of November, you will receive an additional 50 footprints added to your profile. Click the link below to get started: https://lnkd.in/gzqk8sCJ For questions about sponsorship benefits and opportunities, please contact Andrea at Andrea.Tsang@commonspirit.org or call (408) 773-4108.

Our nurses and therapists are frequently at the forefront of our important work in health services and are the backbone for our shared mission: committed care for your loved ones and your families in their time of need.  Kara is an experienced Pathways bereavement counselor with over 20 years of experience working within mental health and wellness related industries. Kara revealed some lesser known observations during counseling sessions, “I once had a woman enter my care who had suffered a tragic loss as one of her twin children passed during childbirth.”  The client and her husband had hit a roadblock with their shared grief. Kara noticed something about the way they described their pain. They both realized that the simple act of speaking the chosen name of their lost child was something they subconsciously refused to do. The realization that they were not confronting the reality of the life they had lost hit home in a healing way. Once they allowed themselves to include his name in their conversations about the impact of the loss they both profoundly felt, they were able to identify how the loss had affected their lives and were finally able to begin the arduous process of building beyond their grief. “Bereavement is more than just caring for families during a time of grief. I see many people with a lot of baggage that grief has compounded on, causing an ‘iceberg’ effect. Many of my patients may have never spoken to a counselor or a therapist. Leaving the grief is a starting point towards addressing other internalized trauma.”  -Kara, Pathways Grief Counselor                       With your gift, you become a vital part of the team that cares for your family and friends when they heal from illness or injury or face the end of life. Your donation supports quality health services for those in our community who need this care.  This is why we ask for a donation of any amount to directly support quality healthcare services for those in our community who need care, so that they and their families may continue to receive the compassionate care they need in the comfort of home. Donating is as easy as clicking the link below and filling out our online donation form!  https://lnkd.in/gZaC6ySb

Our nurses and therapists are frequently at the forefront of our important work in health services and are the backbone for our shared mission: committed care for your loved ones and your families in their time of need. Honey, another nurse serving our East Bay region, shares challenges with communicating important information to patients and their families with a language barrier, “As an RN case manager, I ask our families about their expectations and knowledge of hospice care. I speak Spanish, and oftentimes I can give Hispanic families a sense of trust when communicating the needs of my client to them in Spanish.” Communicating medical information in a patient's native language is essential for ensuring accurate comprehension, fostering trust and respect, addressing cultural beliefs and practices, and ultimately improving patient satisfaction and health outcomes. By prioritizing clear and culturally sensitive communication, healthcare providers can bridge language barriers and empower patients to actively participate in their care, leading to a more equitable and effective healthcare system for all. “As a case manager, I have to work to solve problems. Knowing I am helping these patients, making them feel good, and to see them happy with a smile, you know they are content with your care. That is the silver lining to my job.” -Honey, Nurse With your gift, you become a vital part of the team that cares for your family and friends when they heal from illness or injury or face the end of life. Your donation supports quality health services for those in our community who need this care. This is why we ask for a donation of any amount to directly support quality healthcare services for those in our community who need care, so that they and their families may continue to receive the compassionate care they need in the comfort of home. Donating is as easy as clicking the link below and filling out our online donation form! https://lnkd.in/gZaC6ySb

Our nurses and therapists are frequently at the forefront of our important work in health services and are the backbone for our shared mission: committed care for your loved ones and your families in their time of need. With your gift, you become a vital part of the team that cares for your family and friends when they heal from illness or injury or face the end of life. Your donation supports quality health services for those in our community who need this care. Lillian, a long-time nurse in our South Bay community, described what it can be like educating families about how to care for their loved ones in partnership with our direct care. “My first step is to always see where families are. Sometimes, the families are overwhelmed and you have to navigate through that.” Dialogue between healthcare professionals, patients, and families plays a critical role in ensuring patient success. By fostering trust, providing confidence, and promoting active engagement, effective communication paves the way for improved health outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, and a more positive healthcare experience for all involved. “I’m here to do my job but I’m also here as a fellow caring human who knows what you are going through.”  -Lillian, Nurse This is why we ask for a donation of any amount to directly support quality healthcare services for those in our community who need care, so that they and their families may continue to receive the compassionate care they need in the comfort of home. Donating is as easy as clicking the link below and filling out our online donation form! https://lnkd.in/gZaC6ySb

Our nurses and therapists are frequently at the forefront of our important work in health services and are the backbone for our shared mission: committed care for your loved ones and your families in their time of need. With your gift, you become a vital part of the team that cares for your family and friends when they heal from illness or injury or face the end of life. Your donation supports quality health services for those in our community who need this care. Lillian, a long-time nurse in our South Bay community, described what it can be like educating families about how to care for their loved ones in partnership with our direct care. “My first step is to always see where families are. Sometimes, the families are overwhelmed and you have to navigate through that.” Dialogue between healthcare professionals, patients, and families plays a critical role in ensuring patient success. By fostering trust, providing confidence, and promoting active engagement, effective communication paves the way for improved health outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, and a more positive healthcare experience for all involved. “I’m here to do my job but I’m also here as a fellow caring human who knows what you are going through.”  -Lillian, Nurse This is why we ask for a donation of any amount to directly support quality healthcare services for those in our community who need care, so that they and their families may continue to receive the compassionate care they need in the comfort of home. Donating is as easy as clicking the link below and filling out our online donation form! https://lnkd.in/gZaC6ySb

Thank you to Sutter Health - Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) for joining Pathways' 33rd Annual One from the Heart Awards Breakfast as a Patron Sponsor! For nearly 100 years, the Palo Alto Medical Foundation has made a profound impact on the access to healthcare in the Bay Area. PAMF's vision for a "comprehensive, integrated and connected health system for getting and staying well" aligns with Pathways' mission to provide high-quality services and offer a robust continuum of care plan for our patients. We are grateful for their support of One from the Heart, in addition to the many patient referrals and connections from Sutter Health physicians and hospitals. To learn more about the breakfast or make a donation, please visit https://lnkd.in/g3c2xCZv. If you are interested in sponsorship or purchasing a table, please contact Andrea at Andrea.Tsang@commonspirit.org.

Pathways invites you to the Crowne Plaza Palo Alto once again for the 33rd Annual One from the Heart Awards Breakfast, where we will honor dedicated Pathways supporters and hear from our inspiring guest speaker Kelly Corrigan, New York Times bestselling author and host of the PBS series Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan. To learn more about the event, please visit https://lnkd.in/g3c2xCZv. Interested in purchasing a table or sponsorship? Please contact Andrea at Andrea.Tsang@commonspirit.org.

Thank you to El Camino Healthcare District for returning as an Underwriter Sponsor for our 33rd Annual One from the Heart Awards Breakfast! For the past 38 years, El Camino Health has played an integral role in Pathways' mission and growth. We are grateful for their continued investment in our work, as well as their overarching dedication "to improving the health and well being of the people in our community." To learn more about the breakfast or make a donation, please visit https://lnkd.in/g3c2xCZv. If you are interested in sponsorship or purchasing a table, please contact Andrea at Andrea.Tsang@commonspirit.org.

Thank you to the El Camino Healthcare District for their ongoing grant support for our un/under-insured patients! Approximately 2.4 million Californians under 65 are uninsured, and this program ensures comprehensive services for those with no insurance or insufficient coverage. Visit www.PathwaysHealth.org to learn about our programs or make a donation.