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Life's Journey

A collection of articles and stories to help you better understand and experience the full benefit of hospice care, palliative care and grief support.

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Who Pays for Hospice and Palliative Care?

If you or someone you love is facing a serious illness, the last thing you want to worry about is how you're going to pay for care. At Heartlinks, we understand that. And here’s the truth: our patients never receive a bill from us. That might sound surprising, especially when...
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Does Your Family Know Your End-of-Life Wishes?

Having conversations about your end-of-life wishes is a profound gift to your loved ones. It provides clarity, reduces stress, and ensures that your values and choices are honored. Without clear guidance, your loved ones may be left making impossible choices, hoping they are doing the right thing. If you are...
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Losing 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 ago, was one of the young people in my youth group. He had just learned that his biological father passed...
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2024 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 reading to learn about the 2024 award recipients. Durfey Family 2024 Philanthropists of the Year he Durfey Family exemplifies generosity...
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Hope 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 can find it hard to celebrate. The commercialism of the season may remind them of the loss they experienced. All...
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Your 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, and we anticipate helping even more families in 2025. As you consider giving to the many organizations dear to your...
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Heartlinks 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 Hospital regarding the closure of Cottage in the Meadow, their general inpatient hospice unit. Cottage in the Meadow has played...
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Why 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 will. Many people think writing a will is complicated and overwhelming, but it’s actually a straightforward process and more important...