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Community Connections
This podcast, presented by Hospice of Davidson County in Lexington, NC, provides helpful resources, education, and insights for those dealing with life-limiting illnesses, their caregivers, and loved ones. We are also working to connect our listeners to useful information regarding end-of-life preparation, care, and community involvement. Topics range from providing education on Hospice care and community partners, to medical and emotional advocacy and general information about the communities we serve. Check out our website at hospiceofdavidson.org, or email us at podcast@hospiceofdavidson.org with questions or topics you may want to see covered in future podcasts.
Episodes
87 episodes
Episode 6: Dr Terry Arnold
In this episode Cole and Laura talk to Dr Terry Arnold of Lexington Internal Medicine. Dr Arnold has been a Physician affiliated with Hospice of Davidson County since its inception, and has at times served as the agency's Medical Director. Dr A...
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Episode 6
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Episode 5: Sylvia Walters-Drake
On the latest installment of More Meaningful Moments, Laura and Cole talk with the Wife of Gary Drake, who is the former Executive Director of Hospice of Davidson County. Sylvia provides an incredible insight into the work and commitme...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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30:13
Episode 4: Robin Huneycutt
In this episode of More Meaningful Moments, we sit down with Robin Huneycutt, longtime advocate and former Board Chair at Hospice of Davidson County. Recorded in the peaceful setting of the agency’s Serenity Garden—with birds softly ch...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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18:35
Episode 3: Rev, Dr Lee Dukes
In this 3rd installment of our series, Dr Lee Dukes joins Laura Owen & Cole Warner for a unique discussion. We go through some of the early days of the agency, and dive deep into the heart of hospice work, healing through loss. Special Than...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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37:10
Episode 2: Jane Whitehurst
On the second episode of our founders discussion, we speak with Hospice of Davidson County's 1st Executive Director Jane Whitehurst. Jane has served in many roles over the years. Starting on the Volunteer Board of Directors, she assumed the rol...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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24:15
Episode 1: Dr Lee Jessup
For the first installment of our More Meaningful Moments series, we talk with Dr Lee Jessup. Dr Jessup is an agency founder, and he played a pivotal role in getting hospice care and the organization off the ground. This project capt...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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29:32
More Meaningful Moments: 40 Years of Compassionate Care
We are live! For the first installment of our limited series, More Meaningful Moments: 40 Years of Compassionate Care, we introduce our upcoming guests, and hear some behind-the-scenes discussion on the agency's foundation, curren...
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Season 5
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Brick by Brick: More Meaningful Moments, a short story
Check out this clip from our upcoming series! Former board chair, and current staff member Robin Huneycutt joins us to share her memories of choosing the location, and raising funding for our Hinkle Hospice House.This episode is recorded...
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Season 5
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1:42
Proudest Moment: More Meaningful Moments: A Short Story
Check out this clip from our interview with Jane Whitehurst who was the agency's very first Executive Director. Jane spend many years as an advocate and board member for the agency as well.This project captures the untold stor...
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Season 5
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2:33
A Roll of Stamps: More Meaningful Moments, a short story
Please enjoy this short story from one of the agency founders, Dr Lee Jessup. Don't miss the full episode release during Hospice & Palliative Care Month in November. This project captures the untold stories behind the founding a...
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Season 5
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1:36
Introducing, More Meaningful Moments: 40 years of Compassionate Care
Hospice of Davidson County has been serving the community for 40 years. To mark this milestone, we are going to tell the story of the agency through this podcast. Releasing in November, During National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, Seaso...
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Season 5
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Season 4, Ep6: United Way of Davidson County
On this weeks episode, Cole is joined by guest co-host Christina Davenport. We are honored to feature Kristie Hege who is the President of United Way of Davidson County. She comes on to discuss their mission, upcoming important dates, as well a...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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34:54
Season 4, Ep5: Technology use to enhance Hospice care
This week, Cole and Josh are Joined by Chief Administrative Officer, Aaron Holt, and Clinical Quality Assurance Analyst, Paige Overby. They come on to discuss how Hospice of Davidson County uses technology to enhance patient care. We also...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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29:23
Season 4, Ep4: Discussion on Grief & Loss for Hospice Staff
This week, Cole and Josh discuss and unexpected topic. We look at the grief the hospice staff go through, and how the process loss. We also Discuss relationships built with families in our communities, and how this can impact our am...
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Season 4, Ep 3: Hospice of Davidson County in The Community
On today's episode, Director of Community Relations, Christina Davenport joins us. She comes on to discuss the agency's status as a Not for Profit organization, and why that matters to Davidson County. for more information visit hospiceofdavids...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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23:01
Season 4, Ep 2: Advanced Certifications
On this week's episode, Cole and Josh discuss the different hospice specific certifications many clinicians within the agency have obtained. We discuss the proccesses, and how that makes for a higher level of care for our patients and their fam...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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36:12
Season 4, Ep1: 5 Star Hospice!
Welcome to the 4th season of the Community Connections Podcast! On this weeks' episode, we are celebrating the recent achievement of becoming a 5 star hospice. We also talk about what that means for our patients, their families, and the communi...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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22:21
Season 3, Ep 16: Hospice Sabbath
On this week's episode we discuss some upcoming events for Hospice Sabbath. Spiritual Counselor Miranda Lane, MDiv, joins us to discuss spirituality and loss, and how events such as these, help communities heal. https://www.hospiceofdavidson.or...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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17:18
Season 3, Ep 15: Congestive Heart Failure
On this episode of Community Connections, Josh Proctor, Director of Clinical Services, joins us to discuss Congestive Heart Failure symptoms. We also dive into the importance of goals of care discussion, and healthcare providers role in this.&n...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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22:47
Season 3, Ep14: Uptown Lexington Fall Events
This week, Cole chats with Uptown Lexington Executive Director, Travis Stewart. We discuss the upcoming "Uptown Wine Down" happening on September 9th from 1-5pm. We also feature other upcoming fall/winter events in the community. For more...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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16:37
Season 3, Ep13: Fall Prevention
Fall Prevention Week is September 18th-22nd. Listen in as Clinical Educator, Jennifer King discuss Fall risk from the hospice perspective, and provide tips, and resources for fall risk factors. Visit https://ncfallsprevention.org/ for more info...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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16:57
Season 3, Ep 12: Chaplain Services in Hospice Care
On this week's episode, Cole is joined by Emma Hylton, MDiv. Emma discussed her role at Hospice of Davidson County and how Chaplain services play an integral role in the hospice care benefit.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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16:07
Season 3, Ep 11: Access & Readiness for Hospice Care in Cancer Diagnoses
On this week's episode, we get back to our Hospice Readiness Series with Director of Provider Services, Elizabeth McNeil, NP. Elizabeth Discusses Cancer diagnoses and the barriers they present to patient's access to hospice care.
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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21:16
Season 3, Ep 10: Grief in Children & Developmental Stages
On this week's episode we discuss children & grief. Grief Counselor Emily Sullivan, MA, LCMHCA, joins us to discuss how grief can present in children through the lens of development. For more information of the Grief & Bereavement Servi...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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26:49
Season 3, Ep 9: 2023 Summer Events
For this week's episode, we take a break from our educational series to discuss upcoming events for Hospice of Davidson County. Kimberly Gleiser, Community Engagement Manager, joins us. We highlight the upsoming Ride for Angels on July 15th, an...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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14:55