Latest Hospice care Podcast Episodes

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Season 4, Ep1: 5 Star Hospice!

Community Connections - February 29, 2024 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Welcome to the 4th season of the Community Connections Podcast! On this weeks' episode, we are celebrating the recent achievement of becoming a 5 star hospice. We also talk about what that means for our patients, their families, and the community.  Check out the care compare website for more inf...

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Episode 22 - Bereavement versus Christmas

Two Old Choughs - A Tale of Two Hospices - December 05, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes
In this episode, hosted by one of the Two Old Choughs Tamsin, she talks to our two bereavement counsellors, Ange Bunt and Marie Brooks along with Clare Bray from our Community Services team who also offer bereavement support initiatives. They discuss bereavement and offer their thoughts and ide...

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Season 3, Ep 16: Hospice Sabbath

Community Connections - October 19, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this week's episode we discuss some upcoming events for Hospice Sabbath. Spiritual Counselor Miranda Lane, MDiv, joins us to discuss spirituality and loss, and how events such as these, help communities heal. https://www.hospiceofdavidson.org/hospice-sabbath/

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Season 3, Ep 15: Congestive Heart Failure

Community Connections - September 28, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this episode of Community Connections, Josh Proctor, Director of Clinical Services, joins us to discuss Congestive Heart Failure symptoms. We also dive into the importance of goals of care discussion, and healthcare providers role in this. 

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Season 3, Ep14: Uptown Lexington Fall Events

Community Connections - August 24, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
This week, Cole chats with Uptown Lexington Executive Director, Travis Stewart. We discuss the upcoming "Uptown Wine Down"  happening on September 9th from 1-5pm. We also feature other upcoming fall/winter events in the community. For more information on these events, and how you can help this o...

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Season 3, Ep13: Fall Prevention

Community Connections - August 10, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Fall Prevention Week is September 18th-22nd. Listen in as Clinical Educator, Jennifer King discuss Fall risk from the hospice perspective, and provide tips, and resources for fall risk factors. Visit https://ncfallsprevention.org/ for more information. 

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Episode 21 - Little memories are as important as big ones

Two Old Choughs - A Tale of Two Hospices - July 25, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes
It's been a while we know, but our Cornwall Hospice Care podcast is back with a bang and a heartwarming story of one family's quest for adventure whilst keeping in mind those charities that helped them through tough times. Meet the amazing Daddow family from Portreath - Ben, Leanda, Liam (11) a...

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Season 3, Ep 12: Chaplain Services in Hospice Care

Community Connections - July 13, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this week's episode, Cole is joined by Emma Hylton, MDiv. Emma discussed her role at Hospice of Davidson County and how Chaplain services play an integral role in the hospice care benefit. 

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Season 3, Ep 11: Access & Readiness for Hospice Care in Cancer Diagnoses

Community Connections - June 22, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this week's episode, we get back to our Hospice Readiness Series with Director of Provider Services, Elizabeth McNeil, NP. Elizabeth Discusses Cancer diagnoses and the barriers they present to patient's access to hospice care.

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Season 3, Ep 10: Grief in Children & Developmental Stages

Community Connections - June 08, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this week's episode we discuss children & grief. Grief Counselor Emily Sullivan, MA, LCMHCA, joins us to discuss how grief can present in children through the lens of development. For more information of the Grief & Bereavement Services at Hospice of Davidson County, please visit: https://www...

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Season 3, Ep 9: 2023 Summer Events

Community Connections - May 25, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
For this week's episode, we take a break from our educational series to discuss upcoming events for Hospice of Davidson County. Kimberly Gleiser, Community Engagement Manager, joins us. We highlight the upsoming Ride for Angels on July 15th, and tease the Annual Gala on August 26th. Don't miss t...

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Season 3, Ep 8: Nurses Week 2023

Community Connections - May 11, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
For this year's Nurses Week Episode, we feature 2 of our amazing RNs. Melissa Grant and Ashley Mills Join us to talk about their roles and their "why" for working at Hospice of Davidson County. Kaitlyn McFadden also comes on to discuss the unique roles of our nursing staff. 

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Season 3, Ep 7: Repeat Hospitalizations & Care Discussions

Community Connections - April 27, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this week's episode, Jennifer Everhart, RN, CHPN,  joins as guest co-host. Jennifer is the Chief Clinical Officer at Hospice of Davidson County. We have a great conversation with Dr Rachel Warner who is an Assistant Professor of Surgery @ UF Health - Jacksonville. Dr Warner comes on to discus...

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Season 3, Ep 6: Healthcare Decisions Day 2023

Community Connections - April 13, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
April 16th 2023 is National Healthcare Decisions Day! For this year, we brought on one of our Medical Social Workers, Crystal Waller. Crystal is also a Certified End-of-Life Doula. Crystal dives deep into some of the specifics on Healthcare Power of Attorney, discussions with patients and famili...

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Season 3, Ep 5: COPD & Hospice

Community Connections - March 30, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
For this weeks episode we return to our diagnosis specific conversations. Facility Nurse Liaison Laura Fleming comes on to discuss COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and some of the challenges these patients ,and their families face. For more information on Hospice care please visit H...

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Episode 45: Accepting the Prognosis (Part 1)

Living With Hospice - March 20, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
In this three part series, Mitch discusses the experience and emotions associated with being told that a disease is no longer treatable from different perspectives.  In part one of this series, we look at how this news impacts the patient and the fear associated with such a prognosis.  Mitch pro...

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Season 3, Ep 4: Positive Wellness Alliance

Community Connections - March 16, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
This week, Cole is Joined by Sophia Russell, MHA, MDiv. Sophia is the Executive Director of the Positive Wellness Alliance. She comes on to discuss the organization's services, and impact in the community, for those living with HIV/AIDS. For more information on their services or to get involved,...

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Season 3, Ep 3: Alzheimer/Dementia & Hospice Care

Community Connections - March 02, 2023 15:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
For this week's episode we start our series on Hospice appropriate patients with diagnosis of Alzheimer/Dementia. Megan Owens, RN, BSN, CHPN makes her way on to discuss her experiences as a Facility Nurse Case Manager. She gives us some great insight in what we see from this diagnosis and readin...

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Season 3, Ep 2: Grief & Bereavement Counseling

Community Connections - February 16, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this week's episode, Cole discusses Grief & Bereavement Counseling with Emily Sullivan MA, LCMHCA. Emily is a Grief Counselor with Hospice of Davidson County. She comes on to discuss some misconceptions surrounding grief, and highlight programs intended to help families and the community heal...

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Season 3, Ep 1: Signs & Symptoms at End-of-Life

Community Connections - February 02, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Season 3 is here! On this week's episode, Hospice of Davidson County's Medical Director Dr Lana Riemann, and Clinical Educator Jennifer King RN, BSN, CHPN join the podcast. They come on to discuss symptoms & signs near end-of-life. You can find more information on our website: https://www.hospic...

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Season 2, Ep 23: National Hospice & Palliative Care Month

Community Connections - November 17, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
This week's episode is a unique listen into the perspectives from some of Hospice of Davidson County's wonderful staff. The Theme for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is "Meeting you where you are", so we decided to ask staff what that means for them and their work. A special thank you...

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Season 2, Ep 22: Upcoming Community Events

Community Connections - November 03, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
This week's episode is all about whats going on around Hospice of Davidson County and the Community! In this episode you will find all the detailed information you will need to know what about our upcoming events.   The holiday season is always an important time for the organization, as it reco...

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Season 2, Ep 22: Upcoming Community Events

Community Connections - November 03, 2022 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
This week's episode is all about whats going on around Hospice of Davidson County and the Community! In this episode you will find all the detailed information you will need to know what about our upcoming events.   The holiday season is always an important time for the organization, as it reco...

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Season 2, Ep 21: Hospices Services in Long-term Care Facilities

Community Connections - October 20, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
The guest on this week's episode is Laura Fleming, RN, BSN. Laura is the Facility Team Nurse Liaison at Hospice of Davidson County. She comes on to provide some insight into Hospice Services in Long-Term Care Facilities. She discusses some of the benefits of having hospice services for eligible ...

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Season 2, Ep 20: The Life Center of Davidson County

Community Connections - October 06, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this week's episode Cole and Chelsie talk with Beth Rummage who is the Executive Director of The Life Center of Davidson County. Beth gives some great information on the programming, purpose, and upcoming events for the organization. To find out more about the amazing work of this organizatio...

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Season 2, Ep 19: Featuring Julie McFadden BSN, RN. (Hospice Nurse Julie)

Community Connections - September 22, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
This week Cole and Chelsie have a discussion with Julie McFadden BSN, RN.  She comes on the podcast to share her perspectives and experiences as a hospice nurse. Julie also shares about her journey on social media and how her passion for hospice sparked this new way to educate, connect, and enga...

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Season 2, Ep 19: Featuring Julie McFadden BSN, RN. (Hospice Nurse Julie)

Community Connections - September 22, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
This week Cole and Chelsie have a discussion with Julie McFadden BSN, RN.  She comes on the podcast to share her perspectives and experiences as a hospice nurse. Julie also shares about her journey on social media and how her passion for hospice sparked this new way to educate, connect, and enga...

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Season 2, Ep 18: Advocacy and Leadership in Hospice Care

Community Connections - September 08, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this weeks episode, Cole and Chelsie sit down with Ryan Klaustermeier for a conversation surround his experiences in hospice work at the local, state, and national levels. He gives some great insight into how his work evolved into helping Hospice and Palliative care continue to grow and progr...

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Season 2, Ep 18: Advocacy and Leadership in Hospice & Palliative Care

Community Connections - September 08, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this weeks episode, Cole and Chelsie sit down with Ryan Klaustermeier MSN, RN for a conversation surrounding his experiences in hospice work at the local, state, and national levels. Ryan is the Chair of the Next Generation Leadership Council, with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Org...

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Season 2, Ep 18: Advocacy and Leadership in Hospice & Palliative Care

Community Connections - September 08, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
On this weeks episode, Cole and Chelsie sit down with Ryan Klaustermeier MSN, RN for a conversation surrounding his experiences in hospice work at the local, state, and national levels. Ryan is the Chair of the Next Generation Leadership Council, with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Org...

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