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MyHospice Ambassadors Reflect on The Program’s Success and Future Promise

Six years ago, HAN kicked off a volunteer advocacy program for members who had the passion, dedication, and leadership qualities to make a difference for hospice and palliative care. This program is now known as the MyHospice Ambassador program. MyHospice Ambassadors build lasting relationships with legislative offices, mobilize others to take action, and keep their…

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Ambassadors Highlight Experiences on the Frontlines

Everyone has a role to play in speaking out for better hospice and palliative care policies. But for many providers, participating in legislative advocacy can be intimidating. How do you get started? Who has the time? Can you really make a difference? At this year’s NHPCO IDC Virtual Conference, three MyHospice Ambassadors discussed these issues, sharing their experiences and insights as frontline providers and frontline advocates.

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The Choice to Keep Running: Advocating with Grief (1 of 2)

“Emilie’s illness felt like a race in many ways,” Trey Gibson recalls, “At one point during that race, someone asked me about how things were going, and I replied that I don’t like to lose.” After Emilie’s death, the Gibsons were determined to continue Emilie’s legacy. “My wife Candi and I just decided that we needed to keep running. We needed to contribute. We didn’t want our daughter to die in vain.”

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Advance Care Planning Over the Holidays

As you gather with loved ones this holiday season, seize the opportunity to ensure you are in the driver’s seat when it comes to your care.   We at NHPCO are here to help you make informed decisions and take the steps to make sure your wishes are followed at end of life.   Start the Conversation Discussing and determining your preferences for health care is called Advance Care…

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