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A Mission People... Celebrate Hospital Week at Baptist Health System We help people achieve health for life through compassionate care inspired by faith. The word “hospital” and “hospice” are derived from the Latin word hospes, which means both “guest” and “host. This history can direct ones thoughts towards hospitality. The word “hospitality” is synonymous with words like… “welcome, friendliness, warmth, generosity, cordiality, sociableness and openness”. Pause a second an consider what is needed for someone in the hospital who experiences being… lost, overwhelmed, out of control, injured, scared, angry, hurt, totally vulnerable. In these cases, hospitality is precisely at the foundation of what is needed to accompany our patients toward healing and wholeness. Hospitals that practice holistic hospitality are safe havens for the sick and vulnerable. Celebrating you this Hospital Week at BHS – What a Joy it is to serve hospitably together!

The Benefits of Choosing Hospice Early 🌟 Making the decision to start hospice care early can enhance the quality of life for both patients and their families. With personalized care plans, emotional support, and reduced hospital visits, hospice care prioritizes comfort and dignity. 💜 Discover how early hospice care can bring peace to this journey: https://buff.ly/3TT8Npj

Today, the Sacramento Fire Department, in partnership with Medic Ambulance Service, proudly introduced four new Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances to the City of Sacramento’s 911 system! This new program enhances how we allocate emergency resources, ensuring patients receive the care they need while keeping Advanced Life Support (ALS) units available for critical emergencies. BLS units are designed for non-life-threatening situations, allowing us to better serve our community with efficiency and compassion. “This program helps us free up our Advanced Life Support medic units for critical calls in the community,” said Fire Chief Chris Costamagna. “It allows us to get patients to the right location at the right time with the right resources.” Together, we’re building a safer and healthier Sacramento!

🟢 At Hospice in the Weald, we believe that good planning helps ensure things go the way you want them to, and this includes end of life care... By planning in advance, you can make things easier for you and your loved ones, as they begin to understand your wishes, feel less anxious and have the time and resources to ensure the things most important to you are followed and respected. 👇 ➡️ Find out more about advance care planning: https://lnkd.in/e7W97rm8

This is amazing, well said Carey Bilton MIED. Having worked in Scarborough for over 20 years - I have always known what a special place it is to live and work. I choose to move here from the bright lights of Manchester, to significantly enhance my career and grow my family. I get frustrated when I hear businesses say that it is difficult to recruit 'good staff' because of where we are located. I don't believe this. After all - why did so many 'city folk (apparently this is where the 'good staff' are!!)' want to move to more rural and coastal areas during and post COVID...... because this is where you can get work/life balance. Couple that with some of the most amazing global/national/creative/forward thinking businesses in the country, and tremendous investment towards future development and security of work - what is missing??? Perhaps we need to change the dialogue and create a more positive conversation about what we have to offer and how lucky people are to have the opportunity to be part of something special. At the same time create and develop our own 'good staff' - after all, home grown success will create the most amazing sense of pride for all. #scarborough #northyorkshire #investment #futuredevelopment #greatplacetowork #staffrecruitment #employeedevelopment #worklifebalance #beyondexpectation

Amidst Hospice Palliative Care Week, let's illuminate the importance of embracing a palliative approach to care. This week serves as a poignant reminder that the journey towards comfort and support begins long before the twilight hours. It's a recognition that the essence of palliative care transcends mere end-of-life considerations; it's about enriching the entirety of life's tapestry with compassion and understanding. In the spirit of this week, let's encourage early conversations about palliative care, fostering an environment where individuals and families feel empowered to explore their options and make informed decisions. By starting these dialogues sooner rather than later, we can ensure that every person receives the tailored support they deserve, enhancing their quality of life regardless of their prognosis. Together, let's honour Hospice Palliative Care Week by championing the belief that it's never too early to infuse care with kindness, dignity, and unwavering support. In doing so, we not only enrich the lives of those we care for but also affirm the profound value of compassion in every moment of existence. #NHPCW #PalliativeCareIsForYou

🏥The Arizona Transition to Practice Program aims to build a resilient and enduring workforce while increasing the capacity for our workforce to engage in emergency preparedness and response. 🙌Earlier this month, Karen Ofafa, program director, EdD, MPH, BSN, RN, and Terri Rieser, MSN, RN, CCE, nurse educator and site champion at Whiteriver Indian Hospital, completed training for Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents through FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness. 👩🏫In this course, they learned essential disaster planning, response and recovery, and they will use their knowledge to train other participants in the Arizona Transition to Practice Program. Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/g5NAJtrc

Ever hear this exchange at the clinic? “How are you holding up?” “Oh, just a bit tired, you know, the usual.” But is it really just the usual? Stress, burnout, and long hours are daily realities for our incredible vet nurses and doctors, who work through demanding schedules, emotional cases, and often short staffing—all to keep our pets healthy and happy. At EAC, we see and appreciate everything vet professionals do, and we’re here to support them. During International Stress Awareness Week (1st - 8th Nov), we want to highlight the importance of looking after the well-being of those who look after our pets. 🐾 Through our latest vet-only treatment innovations, we’re committed to making a difference in their work lives—helping to lighten the load and make their essential work just a bit easier. To all the vet nurses and doctors out there—thank you for everything. We’re here to support you every step of the way. 💙 Learn more about our treatment support: https://lnkd.in/gPSsxbbw

❤️As the winter season approaches, it's a time for family, love, and cherished memories. Sad to say, for some families, it can also be a time of uncertainty and stress, especially when a loved one is facing a serious illness and is hospitalized. ❤️Are you looking for a trusted hospice agency to help facilitate a safe discharge for your patients and their families? ❤️Learn more about expert hospice care advice and how we can help you with reliability & compassionate care.

This is something we hear so often from patients. By creating an Advance Directive or Living Will, you’re giving your loved ones the gift of peace during uncertain times. Make 2025 the year you take this thoughtful step. WV Caring can help you start. 💙 https://lnkd.in/ej4tpNB4