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05/10/2023
Happy Nurse's Week! We are blessed with a wonderful group of nurses at Hospice Ministries. We are so grateful for the compassionate care you give our patients and their families. Thank you!
03/27/2023
Thank you to the volunteers who completed this recent project in our Brookhaven Office!
03/11/2023
Our hearts are heavy as we share the news of Sister Dorothy's passing on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was in her sixty-second year of religious profession and was a beloved member of our Hospice Ministries family for over 30 years. She touched so many lives serving as a chaplain to our hospice patients, as well as the lives of the staff lucky enough to know her.
Her work didn't start or end with Hospice Ministries. After many years of teaching, Sister Dorothy became a companion to Sister Thea Bowman, a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration who gained prominence as a teacher, musician and civil rights activist to the African American community. She traveled across the country with Sister Thea, until Sister Thea eventually succumbed to cancer in 1990. After Sister Thea’s death, Sister Dorothy remained in Canton as a volunteer hospice worker, ministering to people with HIV/AIDS. In 1993, she moved to Jackson, Miss. where she served as a chaplain and hospice worker, providing care for people with HIV/AIDS at Grace House in Ridgeland, Miss. We are so grateful to have someone like Sister Dorothy share her talents, compassion, and heart for ministry with us for so many years. May we continue to be inspired by her.
Please join us on Thursday, March 16 at 10:30 am in the Hospice Ministries Chapel to help us celebrate the life and legacy of Sister Dorothy.
View Sister Dorothy's full obituary: https://jacksondiocese.org/news/dorothy-kundinger-obit
12/25/2022
Merry Christmas from Hospice Ministries! Wishing you joy, comfort and peace this holiday season.
07/16/2022
Medical Director Dr. Gerry Ann Houston was featured in a recent issue of Mississippi Magazine as one of their Golden Magnolias, honoring women using their talents and passion to make our state a better place.
Dr. Houston inspires all of us at Hospice Ministries each day with her compassion, tenacity, and heart for end-of-life care. A true "Golden Magnolia" to us, indeed!
Dr. Houston featured in Mississippi Magazine - Hospice Ministries Medical Director Dr. Gerry Ann Houston was featured in the May/June 2022 issue of Mississippi Magazine as a Golden Magnolia.
07/04/2022
Happy from the Hospice Ministries team!
06/17/2022
Our own Emily Rains, Patient Care Coordinator in Brookhaven, recently had the chance to speak with the Wesson, MS, Lions Club about Hospice Ministries. We are so grateful for their generosity, support, and the chance to share our mission.
Read more from Wesson News: https://www.wessonnews.com/post/hospice-care-helps-the-dying-live
Hospice care helps the dying live By Bob Arnold Hospice care -- an often misunderstood service -- is not about helping people die, but helping people live -- those who are in their final days, the homebound, their family and caregivers, says Emily Rains, Patient Care Coordinator at the Brookhaven office of Hospice Ministries (HM). R...
03/31/2022
Happy National Medical Biller's Day to our wonderful dream team — Johnny and Noelle! You both go above and beyond each day to help our patients and their families, and we are so thankful to have you on the Hospice Ministries team.
03/30/2022
Happy Social Work Month to our wonderful social workers! Each of you do so much for our patients and their families and we cannot thank you enough. We appreciate you!
01/01/2022
Happy New Year from the Hospice Ministries team!
12/25/2021
Merry Christmas from the Hospice Ministries team! We hope your holiday is a time of peace and comfort.
11/30/2021
Thank you to everyone who participated in today! We are grateful for the supportive community that has always surrounded us and allows us to continue our mission each day. If you'd like to support Hospice Ministries beyond , consider volunteering this holiday season: hospiceministries.org
11/30/2021
Today on , you can show your support for Hospice Ministries by donating online at hospiceministries.org or sharing this post to tell us what Hospice Ministries means to you.
11/30/2021
TODAY is ! Help us celebrate by sharing this post to pledge your support of Hospice Ministries on our mission to give compassionate care to each of our patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Please visit hospiceministries.org if you’d like to donate.
11/29/2021
TOMORROW is ! We invite you to participate by giving to a cause close to your heart or doing something good for your local community. If you’d like to be a part of Hospice Ministries’ charity care program, please consider donating: hospiceministries.org
11/28/2021
Many people hesitate when donating, thinking that their donation is inadequate or wouldn’t make a difference. However, every cent counts! is a time to show support for the programs in your community that mean the most to you in whatever way possible.
11/27/2021
Our charity care program relies on community support. Over the last two years, we have provided over $840,000 in uncompensated care. Join our mission to help every family focus on what really matters – spending time with their loved one – by contributing to Hospice Ministries for : hospiceministries.org
11/26/2021
SAVE THE DATE! is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need.
This year, we are raising funds for our charity care program, which helps us cover the expenses for any patient that might not otherwise be able to. Part of our mission is to care for every patient, regardless of their ability to pay, and your support is vital to that mission!
11/25/2021
Happy Thanksgiving from the Hospice Ministries team! Take time to remember what you are grateful for while you enjoy time with family and friends today.
11/22/2021
Lastly, our Inpatient Hospice Center provides a safe and skilled space for patients whose symptoms can no longer be managed in a residential setting. We provide 24/7 care to maintain comfort and dignity, so our patients and their family can focus on spending time with one another.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
11/19/2021
Providing Central and Southwest Mississippi with In-Home care, our Brookhaven team meets patients where they are most comfortable. For all our patients, we provide care regardless of their ability to pay in an effort to make sure every individual receives the care they deserve.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
11/17/2021
Our Ridgeland At Home office provides Central Mississippi with care in a patient’s home, nursing facility, retirement community, or even at the hospital. Our patients receive the same quality care given in our Inpatient Center but at their home surrounded by the people and things they love the most.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
11/15/2021
Our mission has always been to “meet you where you are” – literally! Throughout our service area, we provide care wherever our patients are most comfortable. Over the next week, we will share more information on each of our care teams.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
11/11/2021
Today, we honor the men and women that have served our country for generations.
11/10/2021
November is also National Family Caregivers Month to celebrate those that give their time and energy to caring for others. This month, we recognize the selflessness and sacrifice caregivers give without a second thought. Thank you to all the caregivers – you are seen and appreciated!
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
11/08/2021
Happy National Home Aide Week to all our wonderful In-Home Nursing Aides. Taking care of our patients’ every need, our In-Home Aides treat our patients like they are members of their own family. Thank you to each of you for your hard work and heart for our mission.
11/05/2021
We invite you to participate in Social Media Action Day for by commenting below how hospice care has impacted your life and sharing this post!
Hospice Ministries wants to spread awareness for hospice and palliative care to share our mission that no matter the time left, life matters.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
11/05/2021
Happy National Volunteer Manager’s Day to our two lovely Volunteer Coordinators – Natacia Storm and Iris Waldrop. They each bring their creativity and compassion to every activity they organize, while keeping the patients at the heart of the volunteers’ mission. Thank you for all you both do!
11/03/2021
What does “meeting you where you are” mean to you? To Hospice Ministries, it means stopping at nothing to ensure each patient receives quality, individualized care, regardless of cost, location, or resources needed. We take care of the patient’s needs, so their family’s focus can remain on cherishing their time together.
11/01/2021
November is , an entire month dedicated to spreading awareness of hospice care! This year’s theme is “Meeting You Where You Are” and throughout the month, we will be sharing the different ways Hospice Ministries aims to meet our patients and their families where they are. Stay tuned!
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Our Story
Every family at some point will be faced with a decision about end-of-life care for a loved one. Although it may sound like an unpleasant thought, it shouldn’t be viewed that way. Death is as natural as birth, and every day and every moment are a gift from our Creator. The belief that every moment counts is fundamental to the core values of Hospice Ministries, who this year is celebrating thirty years of serving patients and families in Mississippi.
The mission statement of Hospice Ministries is simple: “We bridge the gap between life and death by being present, offering hope, and expanding knowledge through compassionate service to the community. We provide care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, regardless of their ability to pay.” Hospice Ministries is a non-for-profit organization and is unique as it operates under the belief that an individual’s last days are as important and as special as every other day in this person’s life.
The Hospice Ministries story began in 1988 when a local oncologist, Dr. Gerry Ann Houston, became burdened that patients with chronic illnesses were not always getting the special end-of -life care that they needed. She felt that people in their last days, weeks, or months should be able to be in a comfortable place, such as their own home, if they desired, surrounded by their family and the things they treasured most here on Earth. She, along with businessman, Dan Broughton, started Hospice of Central Mississippi. It was the first home hospice of its kind in Central Mississippi.
A few years later in 1992, Hospice of Central Mississippi was approached by Dot Cannon of the Willing Heart Circle in Brookhaven about starting a hospice in that community. Hospice was still a new concept, but it was a good concept that was being quickly adopted by families who wanted to have the best possible experience with loved ones who were dying. The Brookhaven community embraced this concept, and a branch of Hospice of Central Mississippi was started. Many patients and families in this area continue to benefit from Dot Cannon’s vision.
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