Houston Hospice

Join us next week at the 2nd Annual Caregivers Conference hosted by the Harris County Area Agency on Aging (Houston Health Department). On Thursday, November 7, from 10 am to 3 pm, you'll find us at the United Way of Greater Houston, located at 50 Waugh Drive, where we'll share all things hospice, including Hospice 101, Advance Directives, Grief and Loss, and How to Talk with Your Doctor. If you can't make it, feel free to call 713-HOSPICE (467-7423) and we're happy to answer your questions! #caregivers #community #communityoutreach #hospice #hospice101 #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice

We welcomed SEVEN new team members to Houston Hospice last week! 🤩 Join us in giving these ladies a "hospice heart-felt" welcome as they become part of our Houston Hospice family! ❤️ #newhires #orientation #hospice #hospiceheart #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice

It’s Spiritual Care Week and this year’s theme is, “Chaplains Beyond Religious Roles.” We decided to take this opportunity to share with you a little about our hospice chaplains and the vital role they play as part of each patient’s interdisciplinary team and, contrary to popular belief, how they help people of all backgrounds – religious or otherwise. 😊 Today we are featuring Dan, chaplain for the Red Team and Inpatient Unit. ❤ 🏣 👉 Dan’s path to becoming a chaplain is filled with irony … He took a career aptitude test in high school that suggested he would become a priest, which was not at all what he had planned. 30+ years later and Dan still enjoys his work as a hospice chaplain. 👉 Meeting patients where they are and helping them to discover the support they already have within themselves is part of Dan’s philosophy. He believes every contact is a socially supportive presence, regardless of religious or spiritual concerns. 👉 Dan considers being a chaplain to be more intuitive than intellectual. Finding out what’s important to patients and then following their lead regarding faith, family traditions and rituals becomes a circuitous journey of discovery and growth. #spiritualsupport #chaplain #hospicechaplain #spiritualcareweek #hospice #hospicesupport #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice

It’s Spiritual Care Week and this year’s theme is, “Chaplains Beyond Religious Roles.” We decided to take this opportunity to share with you a little about our hospice chaplains and the vital role they play as part of each patient’s interdisciplinary team and, contrary to popular belief, how they help people of all backgrounds – religious or otherwise. 😊 Today we are featuring Robert, chaplain for the Purple and Butterfly Teams. 💜🦋 👉 Robert became a chaplain after caring for his sister for two years. He said he wants to make end-of-life for patients and families a meaningful experience. 👉 When asked about the biggest misconception people have about hospice chaplains, Robert said they believe chaplains are one-dimensional and only pray and read the Bible. He said many people often believe the chaplain's primary job is to be present at the death of the patient 👉 Robert's greatest joy as a hospice chaplain is being able to give meaning to the last steps of a patient's journey and to do his part in helping to make it a good transition. His greatest challenge is getting in the door of a patient's home and dispelling the myths surround chaplaincy. #spiritualsupport #chaplain #hospicechaplain #spiritualcareweek #hospice #hospicesupport #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice

Enduring. Loyal. Givers. These are just a few of the words used to describe Vivie and Chris O’Sullivan, honorees of this year’s Houston Hospice 26th Annual Community Spirit Award. ❤️ The O'Sullivans give very generously of their time, leadership and expertise to numerous worthwhile organizations in the greater Houston area. Tonight's event is chaired by Jenny Kempner and Isabel Lummis, with honorary chairs Chris Knapp and Liz Winslow, and we will celebrate the O’Sullivans with a special program. Make sure to check back tomorrow for a recap of the festivities ... #community #communityspiritaward #hospice #hospicesupport #hospicecare #HoustonHospice

It’s Spiritual Care Week and this year’s theme is, “Chaplains Beyond Religious Roles.” We decided to take this opportunity to share with you a little about our hospice chaplains and the vital role they play as part of each patient’s interdisciplinary team and, contrary to popular belief, how they help people of all backgrounds – religious or otherwise. 😊 Today we are featuring JayE, chaplain for the El Campo Team. 💗 👉 JayE’s decision to become a chaplain was influenced by a personal experience. When she first learned of hospice care and the kind of services provided, JayE wished she and her mother had known about hospice when her mother was terminally ill. They were young immigrants from South Korea and had no idea. 👉 People often have a preconceived notion of what a chaplain will look like. When JayE shows up for an initial visit and patients/families see a thin, short Asian woman with an accent in her English, she is not who they were expecting. She says this opens the possibilities for interesting dialogue and creates the ability for a better rapport with diverse cultures. 👉 One of JayE’s greatest joys is providing validation of a patient’s accomplishments and affirmation of their being. #spiritualsupport #chaplain #hospicechaplain #spiritualcareweek #hospice #hospicesupport #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice

It’s Spiritual Care Week and this year’s theme is, “Chaplains Beyond Religious Roles.” We're taking this opportunity to share with you a little about our hospice chaplains and the vital role they play as part of each patient’s interdisciplinary team and, contrary to popular belief, how they help people of all backgrounds – religious or otherwise. 😊 First up is Marc, chaplain for the Purple Team. 💜 👉 Marc became a chaplain because he wanted to make a difference in the lives of patients and families and serve as support for his team members. 👉 He says the biggest misconception about chaplains is they are only there to preach or turn people to God. We serve everyone, which includes those who believe in God and those who don’t. 👉 Patients and families who may not have a belief in God or are nonactive in a faith often have pre- and misconceptions about chaplains and Marc says this is his greatest challenge. 👉 His greatest joy is the expression of appreciation he receives from patients and families, which comes in many shapes and forms from a kind word of thanks to requesting he officiate the memorial service of a loved one. #spiritualcareweek #spiritualsupport #chaplain #hospicechaplain #hospice #hospicesupport #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice

Today, our team had the opportunity to speak with Houston veterans and share helpful information about hospice care at 2024 Houston Stand Down. We were in good company with Congressman Al Green the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Veterans & Military Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We're proud to be a resource for those who served us! #houstanddown #hospice #hospicecare #houstonhospice

The Virginia Harris Cockrell Chapel, located on the grounds of Houston Hospice in the Texas Medical Center, is a source of comfort for many of our patients and their families. It’s a quiet space that allows for the opportunity to light a candle, say a prayer or just be alone with their thoughts. #endoflife #hospice #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice

Join Houston Hospice at the 6th Annual San Jac Senior Wellness Expo this Friday, October 18, from 9 am to 2 pm. Stop by our booth and we'll share the ℹ️ on all things hospice, including Hospice 101, Advance Directives, Grief and Loss, and How to Talk with Your Doctor. If you're not able to join us, feel free to call 713-HOSPICE (467-7423) and we're happy to answer your questions! #community #communityoutreach #hospice #hospice101 #hospicecare #hospicelife #houstonhospice