by Lynette | May 23, 2024 | Inspiration, Uncategorized
We are so excited to share that Bridges of Glory placed second in the Ugandan track and field national championship!!!! For several years, Gentle Shepherd has sponsored the education of 125 deaf children at the Bridges of Glory school in Jinja, Uganda. All but two...
by Lynette | Apr 30, 2020 | Inspiration, Uncategorized
While we have all had to make sacrifices during the COVID-19 crisis, the situation is far worse countries like Uganda. Gentle Shepherd is in partnership there with the International Centers for the Deaf (ICCD), a locally based organization serving deaf children aroudn...
by Lynette | Mar 30, 2020 | Family Caregiving, Uncategorized
If your relative is taking brand-name prescription drugs, a switch to generic could provide significant savings. Why are brand-name drugs so expensive? It takes a lot of money and time to develop a new drug. In particular, it must be tested to show it works and is...
by Lynette | Mar 23, 2020 | COVID Response, Family Caregiving, Uncategorized
This is a time of great uncertainty. It’s natural to feel a wide range of emotions, including fear, anxiety, confusion, or loneliness. It is also a time to take extra care to address your feelings and keep them from paralyzing or overwhelming you. Get the facts....
by Lynette | Mar 17, 2020 | COVID Response, News, Uncategorized
Gentle Shepherd Hospice continues to closely monitor COVID-19 and following all Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. Since early in 2020, our multi-disciplinary emergency preparedness response team has been coordinating all operations in accordance with...
by Lynette | Dec 2, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
The other day, Leana Kail, our CEO, sent an all-staff email that is quite timely, considering that December 1 commemorates 25 years of Gentle Shepherd Hospice providing end of life care in Roanoke, Lynchburg and the surrounding communities. From Leana…....
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