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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 dramatically. Today, at age 56, after battling three different cancers, Tina spends most of her days inside her Selah home,...
Heartlinks 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 state licensing and federal Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs). On July 15-17 state surveyors conducted an immediate and rigorous assessment...
Considering 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. Although she is Shaunon’s little girl, Shaniesha is a 33-year-old adult living with severe Cerebral Palsy since birth, although not...
Are Grief Support Groups Helpful? Understanding the Benefits of Sharing Your Grief
Grief is a deeply personal journey, and no two people experience it the same way. If you or someone you love is grieving, you may wonder whether talking to others who are also grieving can really help. At Heartlinks, we’ve seen firsthand how compassionate connection in a supportive setting can...
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...
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...
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...
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...