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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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...
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...
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...
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...
Prosser’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 and volunteers. With grants received from both Historic Prosser Washington and Prosser United Good Neighbors, Heartlinks purchased paint, supplies and...
A Journey of Hope: Sebastian’s Story and the Impact of Pediatric Care
In the realm of pediatric care, every child's story is a testament to resilience, love and the unwavering support of dedicated caregivers. We are honored to share Sebastian's journey – a journey marked by challenges, triumphs and the profound impact of compassionate care. The Diagnosis Sebastian was born with Infantile...
Companionship in Grief
A message from Joan Souders, CGE, grief support specialist I live in a 55+ community and have been approached by neighbors about their dying loved ones. Like a good neighbor, I listen and support them as much as I can. Over the past few months, I have observed some touching scenes...
Spiritual Counseling Isn’t Just for the Religious
Meet the Heartlinks Spiritual Services Team Craig Timmons, M. Div., BCC; Eric Don Anderson, M. Div., and Teresa Darnell, M. Div., provide spiritual care to Heartlinks' hospice and palliative care patients and their families throughout Benton and Yakima counties. They hope more people become aware of the support they provide. ...