Top Three Trends in Hospice and Palliative Care for 2022
Learn more about the hospice and palliative care industry and the top trends that will affect providers adapting to the ongoing pandemic.
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Jan 6, 20222 min read
Thoughts on Leadership from Nesa Joseph, EdD, MHA, President & CEO
Read this reflection on the meaning of servant leadership from VNA of Greater St. Louis President and CEO Nesa Joseph, EdD, MHA.
Sep 24, 20212 min read
Three Things to Consider for End-of-Life Care
End-of-life care is never easy to talk about, but there are important things to consider when deciding on a care plan.
Jun 8, 20212 min read
Six Commonly Asked Questions About Hospice Billing and Medicare
Learn more about hospice billing through Medicare with these FAQs from the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis.
Apr 8, 20212 min read
How to Talk to Family and Loved Ones about End of Life Care
Learn from Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis about how to discuss end of life care with family using this conversation guide.
Mar 19, 20212 min read
5 Questions Caregivers Ask About Hospice Safety and COVID-19
Hospice care is stressful for the caregiver of a sick loved one, and the pandemic has only increased their anxiety. The stress has caused...
Feb 25, 20212 min read
VNA Makes Update to Mission Statement to Affirm Their Commitment to Equity & Diversity
The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis has updated their mission to affirm a commitment to equity and diversity.
Mar 27, 20192 min read
The Balancing Act: How to Manage the Demands of Work & Caregiving
Illness is unpredictable, and even full-time caregivers can struggle to adapt to the changing needs of a sick loved one. For those who...
Mar 21, 20192 min read
Top Considerations for Advance Care Planning
A person does not have to be at the end of life to start preparing for it. Advance care planning is something that can be done whether or...
Jan 28, 20192 min read
Meet Myra Dorris, LCSW with Visiting Nurse Association
From a very young age, Myra Dorris knew she wanted to help people. After losing her right arm in a horse accident as a child, she...
Nov 28, 20182 min read
Important Things to Consider In Dividing and Assigning Caregiving Duties
Caring for a loved one can be a full-time job where even the best multitaskers may quickly find themselves overwhelmed. With many...
Nov 12, 20183 min read
What Families of New Hospice Patients Should Know About the Hospital Discharge Transition to Home
Hospice and palliative care caregivers have lots of questions around hospital discharge. Learn more from the Visiting Nurse Association.
Nov 3, 20173 min read
Information & Tips for Planning a Company On-Site Vaccination Program
Blog Summary: Information on VNA vaccination services Things to consider when planning an on-site program Day-of on-site vaccination...
Aug 30, 20173 min read
5 Important Back to School Health Tips
At VNA, we are passionate about all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Beyond hospice and palliative care, we are proud to offer wellness...
Jul 26, 20173 min read
5 Summer Health Tips for Seniors
Summer is known as a season of fun and relaxation. It is a time for gardening, cookouts, and time outdoors. However, while the sun and...
Jul 13, 20173 min read
The Share and Prepare Series, part 5: Explaining Advance Directives
Throughout the #shareandprepare series, we’ve stressed the importance of writing down end-of-life care wishes. These written...
Jun 21, 20173 min read
The Share and Prepare Series, part 3: Talking with Doctors about End-of-Life Care.
Once our patients have discussed their end of life care wishes with their loved ones, it is important for them to decide how and when to...
Jun 7, 20172 min read
The Share and Prepare Series, part 1: Talking to loved ones.
At VNA, we know that the end-of-life journey can be difficult to navigate, for yourself or for your loved one. That is why we believe it...
Feb 22, 20172 min read
Caring for the caregiver
Caregiving can be a rewarding, but challenging job for family members with a terminally ill loved one. Through programs like hospice and...
Feb 3, 20172 min read
How faith affects hospice patients at the end of life
Faith often plays a role in how people deal with death, and for hospice patients it’s no different. Kathleen Stock, VNA’s Hospice...
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