Sharp HospiceCare

The latest news and patient stories about Sharp HospiceCare from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Angie and Nick Mendoza of San Diego on their wedding day

A gift in honor of the man she loved

For Angie Mendoza, giving back is a special reminder of how Sharp HospiceCare touches loved ones and their families.

Sharp HospiceCare nurse Douglas Corbin with patient and fellow veteran Mark Mellinger

Navy veteran serves fellow vets in their final days

Navy vet and Sharp HospiceCare nurse Douglas Corbin brings compassion to fellow veterans in hospice, honoring their stories and service in their final days.

Regatta sets fundraising record for new hospice home (video)

Funds raised at Sharp HospiceCare’s 21st Annual Benefit Dinner and Regatta will support the opening of a new hospice home in Poway.

Envisioning a bright future thanks to employee generosity

Jeanne Fleming, an emergency department nurse at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, is one of many employees who gives back to Sharp.

Hospice is not about giving up hope

Despite its importance, many myths and misconceptions surround hospice care, often deterring people from seeking the help they need.

Joyce Anderson with Memory Bears from Sharp HospiceCare

Handmade Memory Bears offer comfort to grieving families

Memory Bears, sewn by Sharp HospiceCare volunteers, provide comfort and keep cherished memories alive for grieving families.

A coordinated approach to end-of-life care

The Sharp Grossmont ED team, palliative medicine physicians and hospice staff came together to provide comfort and care for Marie in her final days.

Woman pushing older woman outside in a wheelchair

When it’s time for hospice care, earlier may be better

Considering hospice sooner could significantly increase your loved ones’ quality of life.

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