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Honoring the Life & Legacy of Dr. John Mulder

Posted onMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025 News

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. John Mulder, Medical Director of Faith Hospice and Executive Director of Trillium Institute. Dr. Mulder has left an indelible mark on the field of hospice and palliative care and on our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during this difficult time. To learn more about his impact as a physician, educator, and friend to many. […]

Advance Care Planning

Posted onApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025 Blog

Conversations about end-of-life care can be challenging, but they are also incredibly important. Planning ahead ensures that your values and wishes are honored while offering peace of mind to your loved ones. Learn why advance care planning matters now, in this blog. […]

The Role of Social Workers in End-of-Life Care

Posted onMarch 28, 2025May 9, 2025 Blog

Hospice is more than medical care. We take a whole-person approach that supports patients and their loved ones emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Social workers are at the center of this circle of care, providing guidance, assistance, and comfort during one of life’s most challenging journeys. With March being Social Work Month, we wanted to take the time to recognize and celebrate the incredible impact that social workers have in hospice care. […]

Choosing Hospice: A 360-Degree Approach to Care

Posted onMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025 Blog

At Faith Hospice, we provide a 360-degree circle of care, ensuring that no patient or family walks this journey alone. If you or a loved one is considering hospice, we’re here to answer your questions, provide guidance, and offer compassionate support every step of the way. Learn more about our 360-degree approach to care in this blog. […]

Complementary Therapies

Posted onFebruary 28, 2025May 9, 2025 Blog

When someone is nearing the end of life, they might have many different problems, such as pain, trouble sleeping, worry, or sadness. Along with regular medical care, complementary therapies are helpful in treating these issues.

Complementary therapies include things like aromatherapy, relaxing massages, calming music, or spending time with a loving animal. These therapies focus on taking care of the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – to make life better for patients. […]

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Podcast: Healing After Loss – Carl Paganelli’s Grief Journey

Posted onNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024 PODCAST

Hospice is often thought of as end of life care. And while this is true to an extent, Faith Hospice offers a more holistic approach, even continuing to support the loved ones of their patients who have passed. In this episode, we’re joined by Grand Rapids native and NFL Referee, Carl Paganelli, as we explore the full spectrum of care that hospice provides. Join us as he shares his personal experience with hospice and his journey toward healing after the passing of his wife. […]

We Honor Veterans

Posted onNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024 News

Faith Hospice is proud to announce our recognition as a Level 4 Partner with We Honor Veterans (WHV), a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veteran Affairs. […]

Meijer Donation

Posted onNovember 4, 2024November 6, 2024 News

The Rockford Meijer store honored longtime employee Pat Julien with a $10,000 donation to Faith Hospice. See the full story. […]

Faith Hospice Hires New Musical Therapist

Posted onOctober 3, 2024November 4, 2024 News

We are thrilled to welcome LeAnn Chin to the Faith Hospice team! LeAnn is a board-certified music therapist with a bachelor’s degree in music therapy from Western Michigan University. Since beginning her career, LeAnn has had the privilege of working with various populations, including young children, children with physical and intellectual disabilities, adolescents facing mental health challenges, and older adults in hospice care. […]

Faith Hospice Garden & Prayer Walk: A space for finding comfort and peace.

Posted onSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024 News

We have been watching the new Garden & Prayer Walk nestled outside our Trillium Woods campus come to life over the last couple of months. We are excited to finally bring this sanctuary to patients and their families in hopes it will offer them solace and tranquility as they navigate their hospice and grief journeys. The Faith Hospice Garden & Prayer Walk is now open for visitors and staff! […]

Faith Hospice Welcomes New Hospice Physician

Posted onAugust 26, 2024August 28, 2024 News

We are excited to welcome hospice physician Dr. David Raffo to Faith Hospice! […]

Podcast: Letters to Grief

Posted onAugust 20, 2024August 20, 2024 PODCAST

Hospice and palliative care each have a distinct purpose. In this episode, hospice and palliative care physicians Dr. Patrick Fitzgibbon and Dr. Jason Beckrow help listeners discover what that purpose is, discussing the origins, differences, and uses of these fields of medicine. Using real-life examples, the doctors. give listeners a raw, human take on why these areas of care are so vital and why they are committed to delivering them. […]

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