Grief is deeply personal. It does not follow a predictable timeline, and it can look different from one person to the next. For children and…
As August marks National Grief Awareness Month and Compassus continues celebrating our 20th anniversary, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the ways our hospice teams…
By Kurt Merkelz, M.D. FAAHPM, Chief Medical Officer, Compassus Just before a recent procedure, an anesthesiologist asked me, “You don’t have any questions for me, do you?” …
As Compassus marks its 20th anniversary, the spotlight naturally turns to the people who have built and sustained the organization over the years. Teammates like…
Compassus is proud to recognize its dedicated caregivers who embody the essence of compassionate care, going above and beyond for patients and their families. One…
Choosing hospice care is one of the most challenging decisions a family can make, often involving difficult emotions and uncertainty. For one family in Greenville,…
When a child loses someone they love, grief can feel isolating. For many children, it can be difficult to find others who understand what they are experiencing. Camp Erin®…
Care and compassion are the cornerstones of hospice work. For St. Louis, Missouri-based Compassus hospice teammates Chaplain Dr. Devona Moore, Ph.D., Ed.D., C.C. and Social…
For many, ringing the bell at the end of cancer treatment is seen as the finish line. But survivorship often comes with its own challenges.…
May is National Nurses Month, a time to recognize the compassion, resilience and dedication nurses bring to patients and families every day. But it is…