Hospice of Southern Illinois

With Dr. Ellen Middendorf Classes of Medications In this months Medical Minute, we will begin to dive into which classes of medications should be on the hot seat for removal/deprescribing. In oth...

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Dr. Ellen Middendorf Medication disposal is an easy way to keep ourselves and loved ones safe. However, during spring cleaning, the medication cabinet is one section of the house we often miss. I...

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It’s no secret that being a caregiver is a large undertaking. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, family caregivers spend an average of 24.4 hours per week providing car...

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By Ellen Middendorf, MD- Medical Director of Hospice of Southern Illinois General Inpatient Care, commonly referred to as GIP, is one of the four levels of available hospice care. As the name imp...

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As of May 11th, 2023, the federal government lifted the COVID-19 PHE declaration. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly been a challenging time for everyone. It’s hard to believe that it has been...

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By: Phyllis Gabbart, APN Nurse Practitioner for Hospice of Southern Illinois Quality wound care in hospice is a challenge. As patients decline, the advanced disease can compromise the body’s la...

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By Ellen Middendorf, MD- Medical Director of Hospice of Southern Illinois As the Medical Director at Hospice of Southern Illinois, I use the term “case manager” often in my day-to-day duties....

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There comes a time where we all need a little extra help! Transitioning loved ones to a senior living community can be stressful and overwhelming. Many questions can arise, and information is key...

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Our goal in hospice care is to improve quality of life. At Hospice of Southern Illinois, we are experts at managing pain and symptoms related to terminal illnesses. We utilize an interdisciplinar...

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By Joy Reker, RN Field Staff Nurse for Hospice of Southern Illinois One in 18 million- that’s me, one in 18 million cancer survivors. Before my diagnosis, cancer was no stranger to me. I’ve w...

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