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A Reflection From A Social Work Intern

March is Social Work Month, a time to celebrate the heart, humor, and dedication of social workers everywhere. For the past eight months, I have been interning at East End Hospice under a team of social workers who shine so brightly. I have had the honor of witnessing firsthand the profound impact these professionals have,… more

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Program Spotlight: Home Hospice

When a person is admitted to hospice at home, East End Hospice develops an individualized plan of care for the patient and their loved ones managed by an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including social workers, physicians, nurses, hospice aides, volunteers, chaplains, and others. All medical care is provided under the direction of the patient’s… more

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Brush Fire Update

Our East End Hospice headquarters building is where we coordinate the care of hundreds of patients daily. We answer over one thousand phone calls weekly from families, hospitals, physicians, and field staff. Without the dedicated people who work here, there would be no East End Hospice. This past weekend, flames roared around this building, damaging… more

Susan Capurson

A Decade of Love: My Journey as a Hospice Volunteer

East End Hospice- A Volunteer’s Reflection- Susan Capurso A Decade of Love: My Journey as a Hospice Volunteer For nearly ten years, I’ve had the profound privilege of serving as a hospice volunteer with East End Hospice. This experience has been nothing short of transformative, touching the very core of what it means to be… more