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Bryan’s Journey with Heartlinks
At Heartlinks, we understand the unique challenges families face when caring for children with life-limiting illnesses. Bryan’s story is a perfect example of the vital role of our Pediatric Palliative…
Read MoreLove Never Dies
A message from Joan Souders, CGE, grief support specialist The 14th of February is a day many children look forward to as Valentines are exchanged and fun goodies are brought…
Read MorePalliative Care Is the Missing Link in Healthcare
When you receive a serious diagnosis, you may feel like you have an impossible decision to make. Do I seek treatment and deal with the symptoms that will make me…
Read MoreHolding Their Hands Near the End
A message from Sam Tellez, Hospice RN Case Manager As a hospice nurse, encountering death is constant. Oftentimes, our patients are only with us a few days because their fear…
Read More5 Things You Should Know about Palliative Care for Children
Heartlinks’ pediatric palliative care program is growing and able to serve more children in Benton, Franklin and Yakima counties. Pediatric Palliative (pal-lee-uh-tiv) care is supportive care for children with serious…
Read MoreThe Sandals
A message from Joan Souders, CGE, grief support specialist In the book “Lament for a Son” by Nicholas Wolterstorff, he writes, “I have been daily grateful for the friend who…
Read MoreChristopher Monk, ARNP, Returns to Heartlinks, Accepts New Palliative Care Patients
Heartlinks is pleased to announce that Christopher Monk, ARNP, returned to Heartlinks on November 6, 2023, and is accepting new palliative care patients. Monk provided exceptional, compassionate care to Heartlinks…
Read MoreNational Hospice & Palliative Care Month
Since 1978, November has been recognized annually as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. It’s fitting that Heartlinks (formerly known as Lower Valley Hospice) has been serving patients and their…
Read MoreMartha’s Cupboard Provides Hygiene Kits to Hospice Patients in Need
Caring for a loved one can put financial stress on a family. Although hospice and palliative care medical costs and supplies are covered through Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance, daily…
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