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On this weeks episode, Cole and Chelsie sit down with Ryan Klaustermeier MSN, RN for a conversation surrounding his experiences in hospice work at the local, state, and national levels. Ryan is the Chair of the Next Generation Leadership Council, with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.  He is also the VP of Professional Services with AXXESS. He gives some great insight into how his work evolved into helping Hospice and Palliative care continue to grow and progress through advocacy and leadership. 

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For this week's episode, Cole and Chelsie are joined by the Director of Provider Services with Hospice of Davidson County, Elizabeth McNeil, NP.  We discuss common forms of dementia and the symptoms, treatment, and caregiver concerns associated. Elizabeth has over 12 years experience helping patients and families in both inpatient and homecare settings. 

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On this week's episode, Cole and Chelsie are joined by Megan Owens RN, CHPN. Megan is a Nurse Case Manager on the Facility Team at Hospice of Davidson County. She comes on to discuss respiratory symptoms in hospice patients. She discusses some treatments, causes, and helpful tips for caregivers to help make their loved ones comfortable. 

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This episode is hosted by Cole Warner, and Hospice of Davidson County CEO, Laura Owen. This week's featured guest is the City of Lexington Mayor, Jason Hayes.  Mayor Hayes joins us to discuss the upcoming Health Equity Conference that is being hosted by the city on August 12th and 13th. He also gives us some great insight into his professional, and personal background that has shaped his values, and priorities as the newly elected Mayor. For more information on the conference visit, https://www.lexingtonnc.gov/   If you have any questions regarding the conference you can contact Dr Patricia Smyre via email,  [email protected]

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For this weeks episode, Jennifer King  BSN, RN, CHPN, Clinical Educator, and Infection Control Officer for Hospice of Davidson County,  joins us to discuss confusion and delirium in hospice Patients. She gives us some insight into some of the issues surrounding the common symptoms at end-of-life. For more information on this topic as well as other hospice related issues, visit: https://www.hospiceofdavidson.org/resource-library/helpful-links/

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*Extended Conversation* As a follow up to our episode on the Health Equity Conference, here is the extended conversation we had with Dr Patricia Smyre, on her work as the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer, Title XI Coordinator, and Human Relations Commission Liaison for the City of Lexington. She shares some insight into her role and work so far in the community. 

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On this week's episode, we feature the upcoming Health Equity Conference, hosted by the City of Lexington.  Dr Patricia Smyre joins us to discuss the importance, and mission of this conference for our community. For more information please visit: https://www.lexingtonnc.gov/city-services/administration/diversity-equity-inclusion/health-equity-conference

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Jennifer Everhart and Chelsie Scearce join the show to discuss the amazing work of the Certified Nursing Assistants at Hospice of Davidson County. This episode is coming out at the end of National Nursing Assistants Week, so we thought we would show our appreciation and provide some insight into their service to patients, families, and the community. 

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On this week's episode, Brad Gaither and Kimberly Gleiser join the podcast to discuss the upcoming Ride for Angels event. This event is on July 16th, and is hosted by Hospice of Davidson County.  For more information, or to register visit: https://www.hospiceofdavidson.org/rfa/ .  you can also call (336) 475-5444 or fill out the contact form on the website. 

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On this Week's Episode, Cole and Emmalee Speak with Chelsie Scearce, Volunteer Services Manager with Hospice of Davidson County. Chelsie comes on and discusses the importance of volunteers to the hospice mission and organization. If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer please visit: https://www.hospiceofdavidson.org/volunteer/ or call (336) 475-5444.