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
76 episodes
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
Season 3, Ep 8: Nurses Week 2023
For this year's Nurses Week Episode, we feature 2 of our amazing RNs. Melissa Grant and Ashley Mills Join us to talk about their roles and their "why" for working at Hospice of Davidson County. Kaitlyn McFadden also comes on to discuss the uniq...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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16:37
Season 3, Ep 7: Repeat Hospitalizations & Care Discussions
On this week's episode, Jennifer Everhart, RN, CHPN, joins as guest co-host. Jennifer is the Chief Clinical Officer at Hospice of Davidson County. We have a great conversation with Dr Rachel Warner who is an Assistant Professor of Surgery...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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39:20
Season 3, Ep 6: Healthcare Decisions Day 2023
April 16th 2023 is National Healthcare Decisions Day! For this year, we brought on one of our Medical Social Workers, Crystal Waller. Crystal is also a Certified End-of-Life Doula. Crystal dives deep into some of the specifics on Healthcare Pow...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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27:40
Season 3, Ep 5: COPD & Hospice
For this weeks episode we return to our diagnosis specific conversations. Facility Nurse Liaison Laura Fleming comes on to discuss COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and some of the challenges these patients ,and their families face....
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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21:00
Season 3, Ep 4: Positive Wellness Alliance
This week, Cole is Joined by Sophia Russell, MHA, MDiv. Sophia is the Executive Director of the Positive Wellness Alliance. She comes on to discuss the organization's services, and impact in the community, for those living with HIV/AIDS. For mo...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:38
Season 3, Ep 3: Alzheimer/Dementia & Hospice Care
For this week's episode we start our series on Hospice appropriate patients with diagnosis of Alzheimer/Dementia. Megan Owens, RN, BSN, CHPN makes her way on to discuss her experiences as a Facility Nurse Case Manager. She gives us some great i...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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16:36
Season 3, Ep 2: Grief & Bereavement Counseling
On this week's episode, Cole discusses Grief & Bereavement Counseling with Emily Sullivan MA, LCMHCA. Emily is a Grief Counselor with Hospice of Davidson County. She comes on to discuss some misconceptions surrounding grief, and highlight p...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:40
Season 3, Ep 1: Signs & Symptoms at End-of-Life
Season 3 is here! On this week's episode, Hospice of Davidson County's Medical Director Dr Lana Riemann, and Clinical Educator Jennifer King RN, BSN, CHPN join the podcast. They come on to discuss symptoms & signs near end-of-life. You can ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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29:27
Season 2, Ep 23: National Hospice & Palliative Care Month
This week's episode is a unique listen into the perspectives from some of Hospice of Davidson County's wonderful staff. The Theme for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is "Meeting you where you are", so we decided to ask staff what tha...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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21:54
Season 2, Ep 22: Upcoming Community Events
This week's episode is all about whats going on around Hospice of Davidson County and the Community! In this episode you will find all the detailed information you will need to know what about our upcoming events. The holiday...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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14:19
Season 2, Ep 21: Hospices Services in Long-term Care Facilities
The guest on this week's episode is Laura Fleming, RN, BSN. Laura is the Facility Team Nurse Liaison at Hospice of Davidson County. She comes on to provide some insight into Hospice Services in Long-Term Care Facilities. She discusses some of t...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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19:04