Ensuring Quality of Life for Those with Chronic Heart Failure
Since reporting this piece last year, Neal’s life journey has ended. However, in honor of World Heart Day, July 29, we republish it as it perfectly illustrates the quality of […]
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About Cardiac Hospice
Cardiac Hospice Service from Providence Hospice Napa Valley brings specialist care and training to people suffering from serious or end-stage heart disease in Napa County. It is another layer of […]
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Heart to Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States accounting for more than 25% of every single death in the country. February is American Heart Month […]
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Compassion, Care & a Great Cup of Coffee
Above: Ben Sange with a photo of his father, Leon. Ben’s mother, Nancy. The La Bohème Blend on sale at the store. “It was around 2003, when I was in […]
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Have you met Dr. Paul Laband, Collabria Care’s Medical Director?
A board-certified internist with over 27 years of experience in primary and hospital-based care, Dr. LaBand works for Collabria Care as our full time Medical Director for our Palliative Care […]
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Providing the Right Care at the Right Time
At her last Thanksgiving, Catherine had four generations of family at her house for the holiday. “If she hadn’t been on palliative care, that might not have been possible,” says Lawrence’s brother David Papale. “But because she was able to receive the care she needed at home and not in the hospital, she felt better physically and emotionally—and because the family had a good understanding of her situation from her palliative care team, we knew how it important it was for us all to be there.”
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Thursdays with Floyd: A Patient and a Volunteer Share More than an Illness
One of the greatest gifts our volunteers give our patients is themselves – providing companionship, comfort, moments of laughter and joy, and a listening ear as our patients share their […]
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Stacy Price’s Mindful Service
The reminder to “meet people where they are” is the most prominent lesson Stacy has learned from her service at Collabria Care. For her, that is a reminder of acceptance […]
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