Duluth political pioneer Meg Bye enters hospice care - Duluth News Tribune

Duluth political pioneer Meg Bye enters hospice care Duluth News Tribune After being diagnosed with cancer five years ago, Bye has entered hospice care. (2007 file / News Tribune) Meg Bye was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2007, and she said she's done fighting it. The 69-year-old former Duluth city councilor and human ... and more »

Hospice Awareness Week more vital than ever - Voxy

Hospice Awareness Week more vital than ever Voxy Chief Executive Officer, Mary Schumacher says that Hospice is not a building but a philosophy of care but often people who have not had contact with Hospice have a perception it is a place to be fearful of. "We completely understand that people might ... and more »

Hospice by the Sea Regatta is May 19 - Sun-Sentinel (blog)

Hospice by the Sea Regatta is May 19 Sun-Sentinel (blog) The event, which is hosted by Lauderdale Yacht Club, Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club and the Gulfstream Sailing Club, raises funds to support hospice care for patients and families in South Florida. The regatta starts at 11 am with boats competing in five ... and more »

Chris Zinn: Cut costs while improving health care - Charleston Gazette

Chris Zinn: Cut costs while improving health care Charleston Gazette Health providers must learn to give high quality care for less. This is what hospice has always done well. Hospice provides great cost-savings at the end of life when people are cared for at home rather than having multiple hospitalizations and nursing ... and more »

Financial Q&A: Medicare Parts A, B sufficient for most - Florida Today

Financial Q&A: Medicare Parts A, B sufficient for most Florida Today Part A covers hospital care, a limited amount of home health care and post-hospital rehabilitation stays, and hospice. It has no cost or premiums. • Part B pays primarily for physicians' fees and is subject to many co-pays and deductibles. and more »