This time of year, is difficult for many, even those who have not gone through the death of a loved one. Having lost someone dear and going through your first holiday season without them leaves us feeling so very vulnerable and uncertain. Management is key during this season—management of yourself and your expectations, plus the… more

Thirty years after beginning medical school, I am truly humbled by how much I still have to learn. Advanced directives and end of life care are uncomfortable topics that were mostly glossed over during my education and training. As Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s hospice and palliative care medicine fellow, I am devoting much of this… more

For more than four years, the East End Threshold Singers have sung to patients and their loved ones at East End Hospice’s Kanas Center for Hospice Care. The Kanas Center was designed to provide the most comforting and peaceful environment for patients and their families. The singers say they feel honored to be a part of… more

East End Hospice’s Hope for the Holidays for Adults and Children The holiday season is a special time of year to spend with the people you love and can be especially painful if you have recently lost a loved one. While it may be difficult, it’s important to remember that the holidays can still be… more

East End Hospice received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in its 2023 Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Hospice Survey (CAHPS) released August 30. East End Hospice is the only hospice on Long Island to receive a 5 out of 5 stars rating. Only 11% of the… more