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A Father's Dreams Come True
July 01, 2010
When eight-year-old Josh came to Florida on Spring Break this year, he had no idea what he would experience. Josh and his father, Joseph Bragg, 49, had just been reacquainted over the past year. Joe was divorced and had been diagnosed with colon cancer. His dying wish...
Begin the Conversation
June 27, 2010
Begin the conversation about communicating your healthcare choices...
President's Message
June 22, 2010
For some time, our medical and leadership staff have wanted to turn our attention to a broader base of palliative care for our patients. Our ultimate focus is on providing comfort to our patients from the pain and uncomfortable symptoms resulting from their disease processes. There are several ‘complimentary’ or ‘adjunct’ modalities that successfully address those issues...
We Honor Veterans
June 18, 2010
A veteran is a person who has committed everything to our country, even life itself, if necessary. Hospice of the Comforter honors that commitment and ensures that our veteran patients get the recognition they deserve...
Video: Son Shares His Family's Hospice Experience
June 16, 2010
Matthew, the son of one of our patients, describes his family's hospice experience in this video. "I don't think I could have gone through this process without Hospice of the Comforter," he says....
Employee Wins Leadership Award
June 02, 2010
Congratulations to Gail Malkenson, Educational Coordinator, for winning the Barbara Janosko Excellence In Leadership Award at the Florida Hospices and Palliative Care Forum in May!...
Volunteering Their Time
February 17, 2010
Two of our longest serving volunteers share their stories....
Caregiver Forum Well Attended
February 09, 2010
Hospice and community caregivers attended Taking Care: Hope and Wellbeing During Your Caregiver Journey, ...
20 Years of Care
January 06, 2010
20 years ago, Hospice of the Comforter served our first patient. During that first year, we cared for only ten patients. Today, we serve over 700 patients a day...