by admin | Oct 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hospice Austin knows that animals are a source of comfort for many of our patients and staff members. Join us as we honor the special role of our pets at “A Blessing of the Animals” on Sunday, October 15 at 2 pm. We will gather for a short ceremony and pet blessing in...
by admin | Oct 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Announcing our Standard Bearer for 2017: Erik Secrest! Years before our organization began a conversation about the RIGHT way Standards of Behavior, Erik was living out those characteristics day after day. For almost 20 years, Erik has served at the “heart” of...
by admin | Oct 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
Introducing our fourth nomination for Standard Bearer of 2017: Peggy Stoll! Peggy is always respectful of others. She listens carefully, thoughtfully, and never interrupts people who are talking to her. She is a life-long learner and is always recommending books...
by admin | Oct 5, 2017 | Hospice, Uncategorized
Our fifth nomination for Standard Bearer of the Year: Brian King! Brian is known to all as being ready to serve, not just our patients, but also his co workers and other staff, as well as our partners in clinical service delivery. It is impossible to find a standard...
by admin | Oct 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Introducing our third nominee for Standard Bearer of 2017: Nikki Hudnall! LVN Visit Nurse Nikki is always respectful and has a positive attitude. She advocates for patients with passion and determination while being gentle in her approach. She looks for new...
by admin | Oct 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Introducing our second nominee for Standard Bearer of the Year, Kristin Santiago! Kristin Santiago is a Hospice Austin social worker. She is very dedicated to her job, position, to her team. She is thorough and timely with her visits, information, and care. ...
by admin | Oct 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s been 13 years and counting. My dad passed away somewhat suddenly after being a very active man. The last few days of his life we turned to hospice so we could bring our dad home where he wanted to be. Up to this point, I had no experience or contact with a...
by admin | Oct 2, 2017 | Hospice
Over this week we will be sharing a little about each of the six people nominated as Hospice Austin’s Standard Bearers for 2017. Here is a little bit about our first nominee, Director of Quality Christina Remus, from the colleague who nominated her: “Christina...
by admin | Sep 29, 2017 | Caregiving, Hospice, Uncategorized
To borrow the words of a poem by Jan Richardson, our staff are the bearers of light in unbearable times. They are the heart of the care we provide to our patients and families. For the past year, Hospice Austin has engaged in an internal campaign that illustrates that...
by admin | Sep 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Jim Southard hated to see anything go to waste. He lived quite frugally, but was very charitable, said his daughter, Jane Warren. He collected food for the Central Austin Food Bank, volunteered with Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, and delivered meals through...
