Hospice care is expanding rapidly in Nevada. More than 17% of the state’s residents are over the age of 65 and that number is expected to grow along with the need for end-of-life care. Clark County alone is home to 290 licensed hospice providers, with more expected to be added to the list. As you […]
Across Nevada, hospice care for terminally ill patients provides comfort, dignity, and peace of mind for patients in the final stage of life. Families often find that once a loved one enters hospice, they can focus on quality of life and creating meaningful moments rather than having to serve as caregivers or expose their loved […]
Hospice care is one of the most compassionate resources available for individuals nearing the end of life. Hospice provides comfort, dignity, and support for patients and families to alleviate pain and make the transition easier. With loved ones, though, the answer to the question, “When is hospice appropriate?” can be tricky. It’s deeply personal, especially […]
New England has earned a global reputation for producing exceptional physicians and surgeons. Its medical schools, from the Ivy League corridors of Harvard and Yale to the clinical training grounds of Tufts, Dartmouth, and the University of New England, have long stood at the forefront of medical innovation. Their graduates often go on to lead […]
Surgical training requires technical precision, but it goes beyond that. There must be a balance of science and compassion to provide care. Surgeons must learn the mechanics of operating and also develop the emotional strength to care for patients in their most vulnerable moments. Whole-body donations are the foundation of medical education, representing what many […]