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Birth.Death
The experience of death -- another natural, normal process -- has also been significantly altered by technology. Are people living longer? ...
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Planning for Dignity in the future.
According to Last Acts Partnership, a national coalition to improve care and caring near the end of life, "Americans often die alone in hospitals or nursing homes, in pain and attached to life support machines...
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The Vital Role of Hospice.
Beacon Hospice strives to provide the best end-of-life care in New England. Our ability to partner with physicians, nursing homes, and insurance companies is vital to both patients and health care institutions...
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New Events
Healing Our Hearts, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
The loss of a spouse/partner presents special challenges. Join us for a free, confidential group. John Wesley United Methodist Church, Falmouth, MA, Thursdays, 10-11:30 am, starts April 8, 2010. Call Jackie Powers to pre-register 508-778-1622.
Beacon Hospice Volunteer Training
A Volunteer Training Program will begin April 5, 2010 from 6-9pm. To register or for more information, please contact Aimee Peden, Vol. Coordinator, at (617) 242-8370.
CIRCLE OF GRIEF, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
The loss of a spouse/partner presents special challenges. Join us for a free, confidential group. Held at the Dennis Senior Center, Dennis MA, Fridays 10-11:30 am beginning April 23, 2010. Call Jackie Powers to pre-register 508-778-1622.
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Current Opportunities:
Helpdesk Specialist
Beacon Hospice is looking for a Help Desk Specialist to provide assistance to employees from our corporate office in Charlestown, MA.
Palliative Care NP
Provide Palliative Care Services for our subsidiary Beacon Palliative Care Services, Inc.
RN Case Manager
The RN Case Manager provides nursing care and hospice case management to hospice patients and families. Implements nursing interventions and coordinates the Patient/Family Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
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New Articles
Beacon Hospice Acquires West River Care
New England's Largest Hospice Provider Expands Its Reach with Latest Venture
CHARLESTOWN, MA (December 16, 2009) – Beacon Hospice, Inc. (www.beaconhospice.com), a leading provider of high-quality end-of-life care, announces its acquisition of West River Care
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'There's a halo effect' that nursing homes enjoy, both with their staff and in better care for their patients, where hospice is offered.'
-- Judith Peres, Vice President
Policy & Advocacy
Last Acts Partnership
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