“You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life.” Dame Cicely Saunders said these…
Moments in time.
Hosparus Health Stories
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Betty Holzapfel Smith, a Hosparus Health volunteer for over 4 years, celebrated her 85th birthday in July with a big…
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For Suzanne Davis, making quilts is her passion and volunteering for Hosparus Health of Central Kentucky (HCK) is a “labor…
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Mom Honors Infant Son’s Memory By Spreading the Word About Kourageous Kids
- Kourageous Kids
- Stories
“Shocked and devastated” is how Katie Rubin describes her reaction after receiving a fatal diagnosis for her second child, Meyer,…
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A hospice co-founder recounts history with Hosparus Health. I was born in Rock Island, Illinois, and raised in Western Illinois…
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A Celebration of Life
- Hospice
- Patients and Families
- Stories
When she dreamed of her wedding as a little girl, Kristi Knop Stewart admits she never pictured herself getting married…
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James “Jim” Ryan, 80, says he hopes to leave a legacy that will “do some good for people” after he’s…
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Knop Family Celebrates Wedding at Hosparus Health Inpatient Unit
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Hosparus Health patient and World War II veteran Frank DeYoe says his Sept. 12 Honor Flight was “the happiest day…
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Looking good makes us feel good, but treating ourselves to a haircut and style is a luxury most of us…
Videos
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Veterans Memorial Dedication-WHAS 11 News
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The Hosparus Health Thrift Shoppe Family
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Knop Family Celebrates Wedding at Hosparus Health Inpatient Unit
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Hosparus Health: A Veteran’s tribute
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Hosparus Health-Celebrating 40 Years
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Hosparus Health Inpatient Care Center Virtual Tour
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Hosparus Health Heart Connection Program on Great Day Live
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Hair Care Volunteer Helps Hospice Patient with A Day at the Races
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Hosparus Health Overview
Blog Articles
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Hosparus Health Ranked as No. 19 Largest Hospice Provider in the United States
- Article
The recent release of the 2019 LexisNexis rankings of the top 100 home health and hospice providers in the country…
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Senior Safety at Home During the Holidays
- Article
- Caregivers and Family
The holidays are all about traditions and togetherness. Families who may not see each other often due to limited time…
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The Truth About Hospice Care
- Article
- Patients and Families
When you hear the word “hospice,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it compassion? A supportive team…
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Caregivers: How to Prevent Infection at Home
- Article
- Caregivers and Family
We hear it all the time. We see it posted in big, bold letters on signs in public spaces, and…
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Spiritual Care Explained
- Article
- Patients and Families
- Spiritual
A patient once said to one of our Hosparus chaplains, “I sure like the way you listen.” That affirmation is…
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Take Full Advantage of Your Medicare Hospice Benefit
- Article
- Patients and Families
If you had a free benefit at your disposal, wouldn’t you want to take advantage of it? We are referring…
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Six Months of Policy
- Article
- Healthcare Providers
You see our billboards on the way to work, our ads splashed across buses while you’re at the grocery store,…
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The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) Update
- Article
- Palliative Care
Exciting things are happening on the Hill for the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA)! As you…
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This week’s blog introduces a three-part series about Hosparus Health’s inmate volunteer program at the Kentucky State Reformatory, sharing stories…
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Natural Grieving vs Depression, and Where to Seek Help
- Article
- Grief Counseling
Grief and depression appear similar, and sometimes happen simultaneously. It is important to recognize the differences, so you may care…
Volunteer stories
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Hosparus Health volunteer Renee Finnegan made a career serving others fearlessly and compassionately. Today, she continues to take care of…
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Volunteer and Patient Recreate a 45 Year Old Shop Project
- Volunteer
Andy Kiehl joined Hosparus Health volunteers in May 2019 after one of our resource nurses recruited him in a yoga…
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“You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life.” Dame Cicely Saunders said these…
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Betty Holzapfel Smith, a Hosparus Health volunteer for over 4 years, celebrated her 85th birthday in July with a big…
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For Suzanne Davis, making quilts is her passion and volunteering for Hosparus Health of Central Kentucky (HCK) is a “labor…
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This week’s blog introduces a three-part series about Hosparus Health’s inmate volunteer program at the Kentucky State Reformatory, sharing stories…
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Pet Therapy Volunteers Bring Comfort and Joy to Hosparus Health Patients
- Volunteer
Hosparus Health could not provide compassionate hospice and palliative care to our patients and families without our wonderful volunteers. We’re…
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As an extension of our outreach and volunteer efforts, Hosparus Health is identifying community members who are willing to educate…
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Hosparus was founded by volunteers some 40 years ago. At that time, most had full-time jobs as healthcare providers or…
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Hosparus Health: A Veteran’s tribute
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A Purrfect Partnership
- Patients and Families
- Volunteer
Hosparus Health is committed to providing compassionate care not only for our patients, but also their families. Thanks to a…
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Looking good makes us feel good, but treating ourselves to a haircut and style is a luxury most of us…
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Camp Evergreen Helps Families Move Forward
- Grief Counseling
- Photos
Facing grief is an act of courage and creativity: courage to grapple with intense and, often, conflicting feelings and having…