Ep 6: Let's "Start The Conversation(s)" with Patty Webster
Release Date: 04/01/2021
Episode 23: Growing Belleville Thru Community Chats x Amy Richter
Bringing Life To Hospice
Growing Belleville Thru Community Chats sat down with our President and CEO, Amy Richter, to talk leadership, community, and all things hospice. To enjoy more episode of Growing Belleville Thru Community Chats, you can find them on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Apple Podcasts: Spotify: YouTube:
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Episode 22: One Last Dance feat. Amy Therrian
Bringing Life To Hospice
Today, we hear from a caregiver who saw Hospice of Southern Illinois' care firsthand. Amy Therrian, Executive Director of Cedarhurst of Breese, has a unique perspective on hospice care. Amy knows hospice from all angles from seeing hospice providers through her position in long-term and nursing care, and also from being her dad's caregiver during his end-of-life journey. In this episode, she shares memories of her father that are sure to pull at your heart strings. As well as, the importance of dignity at the end of life for patients and caregivers.
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Episode 21: The Skin You're In- Aging and Your Skin
Bringing Life To Hospice
Let's shine a light on the largest organ- your skin, with special guest Amy Bruggeman! This episode discusses how to care for our skin as we age to avoid wounds and breakage at the end of life. Amy Bruggemann MSN APRN-BC, CWS received her Nurse Practitioner degree from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, with an undergrad from Barnes Jewish Hospital. Amy has worked in many nursing roles from CNA to DON prior to becoming an NP. In 2004, she joined Specialized Wound Management as their Director of Clinical Operations, as she is a certified wound specialist through the...
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Episode 20: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hospice Care
Bringing Life To Hospice
In this episode, we share an encore of our January 2023 CE You Online Webinar: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hospice Care with Sherita Haigler SHERITA M. HAIGLER serves as the Vice President, Diversity, and Inclusion at a local non-profit and a consultant to those interested in building and advancing their DEI organizational efforts. Sherita’s primary responsibility is to lead the internal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts and ensure they align with the strategic plan of the organization. As the lead/consultant Sherita, works in partnership with leadership and Human...
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Ep 19: Grief, Children, & the Holidays
Bringing Life To Hospice
Join us for a conversation with Becky Byrne of Annie's Hope ( on children, family grief, and how it affects the holidays. In this episode, we'll also explore how to handle holiday traditions, in the midst of grief. External Links Contact Annie's Hope: National Alliance for Children's Grief:
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Ep 18: Social Media & Hospice
Bringing Life To Hospice
Hospice Nurse Penny Smith has leveraged her experience in hospice nursing to post educational videos for her thousands of followers about the end-of-life journey on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Penny talks with us about her nursing journey, the power of social media influence, and the importance of having conversations about death with your loved ones. Where to find Hospice Nurse Penny: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: @hospicenursepenny
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Ep 17: Providing Exceptional Care to Veterans
Bringing Life To Hospice
Moya Cook, Nurse Practioner for the Marion VA Medical Center, shares how to better understand veteran's mindset and military culture to provide those who served with the best care. Suggested Read: Living with Grief Series- Improving Care for Veterans Facing Illness and Death by Hospice Foundation of America https://www.amazon.com/Improving-Veterans-Facing-Illness-Death/dp/1893349160
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Ep 16: The Importance of Volunteering
Bringing Life To Hospice
April is National Volunteer Month and we are celebrating through a conversation with two of our Hospice of Southern Illinois Volunteers. Linda Buescher and Abbey Iffrig talk hospice volunteering, how COVID-19 changed the volunteering landscape, and more in our latest episode.
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Ep 15: Listen to Your Heart
Bringing Life To Hospice
Dr. Ellen Middendorf sits down to share all about hospice and heart health. This conversation details how symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure patients are managed through hospice. We will also debunk some heart-related myths so you know the ways, big and small, to keep your heart healthy.
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Ep 14 Traditions Over the Holidays
Bringing Life To Hospice
Join Hospice of Southern Illinois Staff members as they discuss their holiday traditions and memories. In this episode, we'll also discuss ideas to honor loved ones who have passed.
info_outlineOur guest, Patty Webster, from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement joins us from 7,500 miles away from where we are right now to talk more about The Conversation Project and National Healthcare Decisions Day. Patty’s professional roots run right from her heart and we can’t wait to dive into our talk today! Let’s start the conversation about your health and your wishes, your way.