Contributed by: Scott Rash, MDiv. BCC | Liberty Hospital Hospice Chaplain There is an old Jewish proverb that goes like this: “Question, What is truer than the truth? Answer, The story.” Hospice is about the story. It is an evidence-based model of care that treats the person rather than the [...]
Today's blog is provided by Guest Blogger, Jennifer Judd. Hospital Chaplain | Soccer Mom | Marathon Runner Resilience is a buzzword in healthcare at the moment. As we have reached the one year anniversary (dare we call it that because anniversary implies celebration, but perhaps it’s simply recognition) of [...]
DID YOU KNOW - Foundation programs have touched 1,416 lives over the past three months? We are excited to share with you the impact of YOUR donations, dollars, and time has had on the Liberty Hospital community. Donors and volunteers like YOU made this possible. Please read below on how [...]
Dear Friends, The past 12 months have been a whirlwind of change. COVID-19 has affected many aspects of our daily work routines and personal lives. We have had to re-evaluate what is “essential” and have been reminded of how much we rely on things that many of us are fortunate [...]
Emily Millare, MS Genetic Counselor The first question I get when I mention I am a genetic counselor is usually; “a genetic what?”. I don't mind the questions, because I love to talk about what I do. A genetic counselor is a healthcare professional who has special education in genetics [...]
The Foundation has been busy responding to our community's COVID-19 needs and have met some really incredible people along the way. We'd like to share with you some of the stories of people doing great things to help others in our community. Check out our Good News enewsletters below. Grab [...]
The Foundation is working quickly in response to Liberty Hospital’s biggest needs as our frontline staff face COVID-19. Check out the list below to see how you can help! Make a gift | COVID-19 crisis relief Hospital staff are not immune to the burdens created by COVID-19, and yet now [...]
This month's blog post authored by guest blogger and Excelsior Springs SAFE Director, Juila Mees. Our youth are up against a lot these days. Among Clay County youth in 6th-12th grades, nearly 15% report “feeling hopeless often or always”; 13% report they have seriously considered suicide in the past year; [...]
More than the Northland's largest Half Marathon - our annual Liberty Hospital Half Marathon and Jewell5K raises funds through sponsorships, race entry fees and donations to support our LiveWell grant program. In 2019, the Liberty Hospital Foundation provided $100,000 in support to ten different community organizations that support our [...]
