Beating the Heat

Beating the Heat

A Heat Advisory has been issued and extremely high temperatures and humidity are expected throughout the weekend. These conditions pose serious threats to the elderly and seriously ill. As we continue to monitor the needs of our patients, here are a couple articles to...
Origins of hospice

Origins of hospice

The daughter of one of our patients is visiting France this week and sent her mother’s nurse this photo – a hospice in Viviers that was built in 1874. Curious about the early days of hospice, I did a little internet research and here’s what I learned… Historians...
In Our Own Words… Another day in the life of Gentle Shepherd Hospice staff —  Part 2

In Our Own Words… Another day in the life of Gentle Shepherd Hospice staff — Part 2

by Lynette Mull, Director of Strategic Development & Mission Advancement Yesterday there was a beautiful outpouring of love, appreciation and support among our staff via email, which I posted here. If you’re curious about what the Gentle Shepherd Hospice work...
In Our Own Words… Another day in the life of Gentle Shepherd Hospice staff —  Part 2

In Our Own Words… A day in the hearts of Gentle Shepherd staff — Part 1

By Lynette Mull, Director of Strategic Development & Mission Advancement Hardly a day goes by here that one of our staff members sends an email thanking or appreciating or saying how blessed they are to work here. It usually begins a virtual lovefest as emails...
God in Front

God in Front

Kim Eckenroth, MS, APRN, FNP-C, co-founder and vice president, often writes devotionals for our staff. We thought you might also appreciate them, so we created a special section on our blog to share them with you. We hope they touch your heart too. Deuteronomy...