Hospice care is an all-encompassing service provided at the end of life, designed to offer comprehensive support to patients and their families. When someone enters hospice care, they are supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes healthcare professionals,...
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Embracing Community: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s “Yay-Day”
Finding time to give back to the community can be challenging in the hustle and bustle of everyday work life. Recognizing this, Tri-Cities Chaplaincy added a "Yay-Day" to the benefit package. This program offers qualifying employees a dedicated day off to volunteer in...
Bereavement Support in Tri-Cities WA: Why Grief Care is Crucial for Adults and Children
Losing a loved one can be one of the most challenging experiences we may encounter in our lives. The pain, sorrow, and overwhelming emotions that come with grief can be overwhelming, especially for both adults and children. In times like these, having the right...
Choosing a Hospice Provider in the Tri-Cities
Finding the right hospice provider is crucial when it comes to providing quality end-of-life care for your loved ones in the Tri-Cities area. With numerous hospice options available across Richland, Pasco, Kennewick, and surrounding areas of Benton and Franklin...
Three Signs Your Loved One Needs Palliative Care
As a hospice provider, our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals facing serious illness. In this article, we will explore the signs that indicate your loved one may benefit from palliative care. While palliative care may be provided for any...
When is Hospice Care Recommended?
Many people are unsure about hospice care and may delay seeking it, which can impact both patients and their families. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of hospice care, signs indicating the need for it, transitioning to hospice care,...
End of Life Care: What is Hospice Care and Palliative Care?
End of life care is a sensitive and crucial part of a person's journey. It involves providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to individuals who are approaching the end of their lives. Hospice care and palliative care are two options that offer specialized...
Finding Healing Through Reading: Navigating Grief with Books
Grief can be an overwhelming experience, filled with emotions that are sometimes difficult to understand or process. One way to explore these emotions and gain a deeper understanding of your grief is through reading. Books offer a safe space for you to encounter...
Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future: New Year’s Reflections on Grief
It’s easy to get caught up in New Year's resolutions. The expectations of “new year, new me!” or “this year will be different,” and even, “this year I will…”. One on hand, resolutions can be a great kick-start to something we’ve wanted to change or implement. On the...
What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution, and What Are the Benefits?
At 73, individuals are generally required to withdraw a set amount (called a Required Minimum Distribution, or RMD) from their retirement account holdings each year. If the RMD is not met, the amount not withdrawn could be taxed at rates up to 25%. If you find...
Newsletters
Winter Newsletter 2020
The Winter 2020 Newsletter has arrived and it is filled to the brim with our deepest gratitude for the support of our community through out this year. As we head into 2021, we want you to know that Chaplaincy Health Care remains steadfast in our commitment to...
Fall 2020 Newsletter
The Fall 2020 Newsletter is here and full of ways we are bringing services and events to you virtually. When it comes to providing sensitive and compassionate support for grieving family members and friends surrounding the death of a loved one, we recognize the...
Spring Newsletter
The Spring Newsletter has some exciting news to share about our Repeat Boutique thrift stores - a new location and a new look. Plus, find out about how you can make an impact by volunteering. Learn more about these great opportunities and the upcoming training. And,...
Winter 2019 Newsletter
The Winter Newsletter is full of thanks and appreciation for our community. From those who sponsored and attended the Lighting the Path breakfast to our Champions of Care who support us throughout the year. Read a special article written by one of our very own Hospice...
Fall 2019 Newsletter
The Fall newsletter is here and Chaplaincy Health Care has a few events to add to your calendar. This fall, Cork's Place, Chaplaincy Health Care's grief support program for children, teens and their families, celebrates 15 years of being a stand-alone program - the...
Chaplaincy Health Care Summer 2019 Newsletter
Summer weather may be just around the corner but our Summer newsletter just arrived and is chock-full of information. Our 2018 Annual Reports highlights the impact of our work and the tremendous role volunteers play throughout the agency. There’s also some dates and...