The pink gown: a simple act demonstrates care to hospice patient’s family The pink gown: a simple act demonstrates care to hospice patient’s family BJC HealthCare / Tuesday, August 22, 2017 0 5517 Ellen Carroll was wearing her pink nightgown when she left Evelyn’s House, just like her granddaughter had promised. It was a simple thing that made Carroll’s death a little more bearable for the family that adored her. Read more
Evelyn’s House helps ‘make every moment count’ at end of life Evelyn’s House helps ‘make every moment count’ at end of life BJC HealthCare / Monday, July 10, 2017 0 6849 BJC HealthCare celebrated the opening of Evelyn’s House with a ribbon cutting June 16, 2017. The new hospice house in Creve Coeur, Missouri, offers compassionate end-of-life care for adult and children hospice patients and their families. Read more
Party Patrol arranges ‘Sweet 16’ birthday Party Patrol arranges ‘Sweet 16’ birthday Brigid O / Monday, April 17, 2017 0 4893 Party Patrol volunteers plan memorable days for Wings families as part of the Friends of Wings “Joyful Celebrations” program. They arranged a Six Flags trip that a Wings patient and her family would remember forever. Read more
Party Patrol gives devoted mom a pause for pampering Party Patrol gives devoted mom a pause for pampering Brigid O / Monday, April 17, 2017 0 3237 As part of BJC Hospice’s Joyful Celebrations program, Party Patrol volunteers plan memorable days for Wings families when they see a need, such as when a mom needs a break from her hectic schedule. Read more
BJC Hospice volunteer nominated for Heart of Hospice award BJC Hospice volunteer nominated for Heart of Hospice award Brigid O / Friday, April 14, 2017 0 3614 Dave Barkey has volunteered with BJC Hospice since 2013. He was nominated for the Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Association (MHPCA) Heart of the Hospice patient care volunteer award. Read more