Happy Doctors’ Day! National Physicians’ Day is held every year on March 30th in the United States. It is a day to celebrate the contribution of physicians who care for us. Recently, Hospice of the Red River Valley was thrilled to welcome two physicians to our staff. Tricia Langlois, M.D., M.S, recently joined our team as [...]

By Karin Moberg As a chaplain with Hospice of the Red River Valley, I have the privilege of providing spiritual support to many of our patients and their families. My passion and interest in the spiritual dimension of hospice care emerged from my own experience. When I was twenty-eight years old (thirty-two years ago), my dad [...]

By Kari Dew, LSW Caring for someone in your home is never an easy task; yet, it can be one of the greatest gifts you give. Being a caregiver requires patience, understanding and love. Although there are many positive things that happen when caregiving, there are also many challenges. Knowing that these challenges will occur [...]

By Connie DeKrey, Bereavement Specialist Each journey of grief is as unique as the individual who walks its path. That being recognized, an aspect of grief that shares commonality with all who grieve is the need for self-care. Grief may be experienced in a variety of ways—emotionally, certainly, but also physically, cognitively and even spiritually. [...]