When someone receives the diagnosis of a terminal illness, it can be catastrophic for both the patient and the family. Among the options for end-of-life care is hospice. “Hospice cares for body, mind ...

The people whom the Rev. Stavius L.L. Powell counsels as a Haven Hospice chaplain rarely want to talk about death. "At this stage people like to talk about life. They don't necessarily want me to tell ...

Amy Florence is a chaplain at Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice in Newton. Q. What does a hospice chaplain do? Do I have to be religious to receive counseling? A: Chaplains are available to family members and ...

As a hospice chaplain, it’s Kerry Egan’s job to help dying people accept their own mortality. Sometimes that means sitting with them as they express their regrets and fears. Other times, she listens ...

A great way to stop a conversation cold with someone I am meeting for the first time is to let out that I was a hospice chaplain for seven years. It’s good to know that most readers of this blog would ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... DENVER—Three women pray in the middle of the lobby of a modern office building, oblivious to the television blaring at full volume or the stares of passing ...

As a hospice chaplain, Jennifer Bradshaw is accustomed to meeting with patients and their families during their most difficult hours. These days, such meetings are more challenging than they have ever ...

Heartland Hospice serves patients and families in Muskingum, Guernsey, Coshocton and Perry counties, with 24/7 admissions, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Three women pray in the middle of the lobby of a modern office building, oblivious to the television blaring at full volume or the stares of passing janitors ...