Posts by Elecia Copenhaver
Palliative Care Makes Me Feel Normal
Tina’s Palliative Care Story Tina has always enjoyed the outdoors, being on the water, and experiencing nature. When she was diagnosed with cancer in 2012, her life began to change…
Read MoreHeartlinks Achieves Deficiency-Free Survey from State and CMS
The Heartlinks’ hospice staff and program received zero deficiencies from the Washington State Department of Health and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services during its Hospice Recertification Survey, meeting all…
Read MoreConsidering It All, She’s Thriving
Shaniesha’s Palliative Care Story Shaniesha dances through the house in her wheelchair whenever music is playing. “She is the happiest little girl you will ever meet,” says her mother, Shaunon.…
Read MoreLosing Somone You’ve Never Met
A message from Joan Souders, CGE, grief support specialist It is possible to grieve the loss of someone you have never met. Recently, I sat with a gentleman who, years…
Read More2024 Philanthropists of the Year
Each year at the Heartlinks Gala, the development team selects a philanthropist of the year and a philanthropic business of the year to honor for their support of Heartlinks. Keep…
Read MoreHope in the Holidays
A message from Joan Souders, CGE, grief support specialist As I think of the Christmas Season and all the excitement surrounding the holidays, I am reminded that those in grief…
Read MoreYour Impact in Action
Through your generous support, Heartlinks serves more than 1,400 individuals and their families annually. We have seen a 23% increase in the need for hospice, palliative care, and grief support,…
Read MoreHeartlinks Statement on the Closure of Yakima’s Cottage in the Meadow
Stand with us in supporting hospice care by donating to Heartlinks or volunteering your time. It is with great sadness that Heartlinks acknowledges the recent announcement by MultiCare Yakima Memorial…
Read MoreWhy Wait? Write Your Will in 20 Minutes
Creating a will is a crucial step to ensure your wishes will be respected and your loved ones supported after you’re gone. Surprisingly, nearly 70% of adults don’t have a…
Read MoreProsser’s Hospice Benefit Shop Gets a Façade Lift
Grants from Historic Prosser and Prosser UGN Make it Happen Heartlinks’ Hospice Benefit Shop (HOBS) in Prosser has a new coat of paint and sign thanks to several community groups…
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