By Natalie Petersen, Pathways Director of Business Development Today is National Doctor’s Day There is a particular kind of physician hospice and palliative work requires. Not just clinical skill, though that matters deeply. But a willingness to sit with uncertainty, to follow a patient’s lead, to measure success not in cure but in quality — […]
Volunteering in hospice care is deeply meaningful, but it also requires thoughtful preparation. Hospice volunteers often support people who are facing serious illness, loss, and major life transitions. That is why Pathways provides a structured volunteer orientation and training program designed to help volunteers feel confident and supported. During orientation, volunteers learn about: The philosophy […]
This coming April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the people who strengthen communities through service. At Pathways, volunteers play an essential role in supporting individuals and families navigating serious illness, caregiving, and grief. The Impact of Hospice and Grief Support Volunteers Volunteers help expand Pathways’ ability to provide compassionate care across our […]
At Pathways, caring for patients with serious illness requires more than compassionate clinical care — it also requires trusted partnerships that ensure patients have the equipment and resources they need to remain comfortable and supported at home. That’s why Pathways partners with Superior Medical Equipment, an ACHC-accredited provider of durable medical equipment (DME). Through this […]
One of the more common questions hospice professionals encounter is: “Why are you here? This patient isn’t dying.” This question highlights a persistent misunderstanding about hospice care—specifically, when it is appropriate and what it is designed to provide. Hospice is not limited to the final days of life, nor is it an indication that a […]
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize not just the milestones women have reached, but the quiet, essential work they’ve done in rooms many people don’t want to think about. There’s a particular kind of courage required to sit with someone who is dying. To stay. To not look away. To say: you […]
For one family connected to Pathways Hospice, Baja is more than a destination. It’s a place woven into their story. For nearly 15 years, they traveled there together at least once a year — creating memories in the desert landscape, surrounded by cacti, sunshine, and time together as a family. It became one of their […]
By Brooke Rambold, Pathways Manager of Psychosocial Services In hospice care – whether you are a caregiver, family member, or part of the care team – there are moments when everything can feel like too much. The phone rings. Symptoms change. Emotions rise. You’re holding anticipatory grief, decision-making, exhaustion, and love all at the same […]
Yesterday morning, Pathways team members Natalie Petersen and Ryan Bluth joined Brian and Tanner on Good Morning NOCO to discuss one of the most important — and often misunderstood — topics in healthcare: end-of-life care. During the conversation, they explained when families should consider reaching out for hospice support, what services are available, and why […]
At Pathways, volunteerism is rooted in compassion — but sometimes, it also blossoms into something even more beautiful: friendship. For Mary and Tonia, what began as a desire to give back has grown into a partnership that has quietly supported patients, families, staff — and each other — for years. Mary’s Story: Hospice Is in […]