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It's National Nurses Week 2022! This week, we have our Nursing Directors on to talk about how Hospice of Davidson County nursing staff serves their community, patients, and their families. Their perseverance and adaptability makes such a difference in the lives of our patients. Thank you for all that you do! If you would like to share your experience with one of our nurses visit: https://www.hospiceofdavidson.org/covid-19-support/ 

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For this week, Emmalee and Cole talk with Emily Viverette MDiv. Emily is the Director of FaithHealth Chaplaincy and Education at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medicine. She provides incredible insight into the work chaplains do for their patients and staff in the hospital system. 

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April 16th, 2022 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. In this episode Emmalee and Cole host a discussion with Jennifer King  RN and Katelyn Brady LCSWA , regarding healthcare planning, and advanced directives. For more information, or to start the process for your or a loved one head over to, https://www.caringinfo.org/planning/advance-directives/ or, https://www.hospiceofdavidson.org/resource-library/helpful-links/

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On this Week's episode, Cole and Emmalee talk with Crystal Waller about her recent certification as a Death Doula. Crystal is one of Hospice of Davidson County's Medical Social Worker, and has used this training to enhance her impact on hospice patients and families. 

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March is National Social Work Month. To celebrate the amazing Medical Social Workers of Hospice of Davidson County, we are highlighting their important role within hospice care. As integral members of the care team they provide significant contributions to our patients and families. Emmalee Thomas, one of our Medical Social Workers, and co-host of the podcast, discusses her role, and some of the issues that patients and their families face at end of life.  

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On this week's episode, Cole and Emmalee talk with Teresa McKeon. She is the Executive Director with The Arc of Davidson County. We have a great conversation about the work this organization does with those who have developmental disabilities. She gives some insight into the vast programming, and advocacy that is vital to their work. If you would like to find out more information on their programs, or organization you can visit www.arcdavidson.org  or call (336) 248-2842. 

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On this week's episode, Emmalee and Cole talk to Ashley Phillips. Ashley is the Executive Director of Davidson County First Hope Ministries (Formerly Crisis Ministries).  She discusses the great work they do in our community, and some insight into the future of the organization. If you want to donate or get involved you can visit their website at http://dcfirsthope.org/  or call (336) 248-6684. 

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February 3rd is National Women Physicians Day. For this year we host a couple of amazing physicians who have contributed their expertise to this podcast project. On this special episode of the Community Connections Podcast, Cole sits down with Dr Lana Riemann, and Dr Rachel Warner. Dr Riemann is the Chief Medical Officer at Hospice of Davidson County. Dr Warner is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Florida Health - Jacksonville.  We have a great discussion on advocacy, and diversity in medicine. They also provide us with their perspectives and approaches to their roles. 

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On this weeks episode of Community Connections we revisit with the folks over at Senior Services of Davidson County. Christie Smith and Katie Sprayberry join us to discuss their updated programming, and outlook for 2022. For more information on volunteering or to take advantage of programs visit: https://www.co.davidson.nc.us/337/Senior-Services or call: 336-242-2290

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Thanks for listening to this 1st episode of season 2! This week, Cole and Emmalee host Jennifer King & Josh Proctor. Jennifer is the Infection Control Officer, and Josh is the Director of Inpatient Services. We dive in deep on pain and symptom management for hospice patients. We discuss some of the more difficult topics, and provide an insight in the processes that are in place to provide comfort to this population.