The children of Joseph Reich Jr. describe him as being “larger than life,” and to many in his beloved Colorado Springs community he was known fondly as “Big Joe.” Last year, at age 84, his health deteriorated rapidly after a vascular surgery. That’s when his family reached out to Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care (PPHPC). …
Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care has been recognized as a Level 5 Partner with We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). The designation indicates that PPHPC is able to provide specialized, holistic care for veterans who are facing a life-limiting illness. PPHPC cares for an average of 93 veteran patients each month — amounting to nearly 30 percent of PPHPC’s total hospice patients. In 2020 alone, PPHPC has cared for 317 veterans from across all branches of the U.S. military. …
Did you know that you can donate to Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care each time you make a purchase on Amazon? …
Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care has named Ms. Dawn Darvalics, M.S., PMP, as president of the organization effective November 16, 2020. …
Sue Rizzo, a volunteer with Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, recently shared with us her experience with hospice care for her father, and how that inspired her to volunteer with hospice and palliative care patients. …
We are pleased to report the Inpatient Unit is now accepting new patients again, effective May 27, 2020. We value your support and trust in us and want to keep you fully informed during the COVID-19 pandemic of any effects it may have on our activities and our ability to fulfill our mission to the community. …
What Our Families Say The entire hospice team exceeded our expectations always going above and beyond. They are the most amazing group of people. I can't even put into words how much we appreciate them. They were always very caring, patient and sincere. We could not have managed the process without them. We will never […] …
Our volunteers continue to keep busy! …
COVID-19 has made a big impact on all of us – especially our medical staff, patients and families. We need your help. …
The well-being and safety of our clients and patients is our highest priority. We are closely monitoring and responding to the cornoavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as information comes in. In keeping with CDC guidelines, if you are a person in our care, a client or a caregiver experiencing a fever, cough, or respiratory symptoms, please call […] …
Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care senior leadership has made the decision to postpone our 40th Anniversary Celebration... …
Click here to listen to a KVOR interview with Foundation Executive Director Joan Selman about our 40th Anniversary Celebration. Her interview is about 18 minutes in. What Our Families Say The entire hospice team exceeded our expectations always going above and beyond. They are the most amazing group of people. I can't even put into words […] …
with Keynote Speaker, Nora McInerny Author, Podcast Host & TED Talk Speaker As the longest-standing nonprofit hospice organization in El Paso County, the community has turned to us to care for their loved ones and we wanted to thank you all for your support along the way. As we enter a new decade, we felt […] …
Join us this Tuesday for Bleating Heart Night at Goat Patch! From 5 to 9. …
Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care senior leadership has made the decision to postpone our 40th Anniversary Celebration... …
You are not alone. It can be challenging so Deb Kinnan offers tips... …
The Empty Stocking Fund benefits 20 nonprofit organizations in the Pikes Peak region, including Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care. The Fund raises more than $1 million each year by holding fun events and accepting direct donations throughout the holiday season. Click here to watch a two-minute KKTV interview with Joan Selman, Executive Director, Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation, and Deb Mahan, Executive Director, Gazette Charities. …
Hundreds of people remembered their loved ones on November 16 at Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care's annual Trees of Life Tree Lighting Ceremony. Held at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, thousands of …
Community invited to remember loved ones at Tree Lighting Ceremony …
Watch this recently aired "Your Healthy Family" segment and learn how palliative care can help with a new serious diagnosis. …
The holiday season can be a difficult time of year for someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one, which is why we've created a program specific to this time of year. The Center for Grief and Loss offers an …
Remember your loved ones this holiday season with Trees of Life lights or ornaments. …
Listen to an interview with our Chief Medical Officer about how to hold what may be the most important conversation of your life. …
Join Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care for a free, community education event and presentation from Dr. Zitter about "A New Kind of Heroism" as she exposes the public health crisis from an insider's perspective. …
Join us as our President & CEO, Gloria Brooks, throws the first pitch of the Rocky Mountain Vibes Baseball game on Sunday, July 14 starting at... …
Learn more about Pikes Peak Palliative Services. …
Every time you shop for groceries and swipe your SooperCard, King Soopers and City Market will make a donation to Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation. …
Join us at the Space Foundation Tuesday, April 13 from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m. for a free workshop on coping with loss, dying and death in later live. This event is open to the public, healthcare professionals, caregivers or anyone struggling with grief and loss. The event will have a social hour with refreshments, a moderated discussion with expert panelists and counts as 2.5 CE credits. RSVP to 719.884.6536 by April 16. …
After the Diagnosis: learning to Live With a Serious Disease …
Stop by the Brass Tap now through March 31. For every local pint sold, our friends at The Brass Tap will donate 25 cents to support Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care as we work to help those in our community through hospice, palliative and grief services. …
Grab some beer for a great cause! For every pint, crowler or growler of beer sold, our friends at Goat Patch will donate $1 to support Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care as we work to help those in our community through hospice, palliative and grief services. …
Featuring Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care's Medical Director …
Bridge Time - Dealing with Consequences of Change …
Learn the difference between Palliative and Hospice care and how we can help you cope with grief this holiday season on this segment of Moms Everyday. …
This annual statewide movement celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. For 24 hours beginning at 12 a.m. donations will be accepted via ColoradoGives.org. Simply visit the site and type "Pikes Peak Hospice" under the "Donate Now" prompt. …
Here's a shout out to our wonderful Palliative Care team and the work they do with patients in our community. …
Learn more about Pikes Peak Palliative Services in this KKTV MOMS Everyday interview. …
Pikes Peak Hospice hosted our inaugural Illuminations event Thursday, September 20 at the Pinery at the Hill to benefit our Pediatric Pathways program. …
Learn more about how children process grief and loss and how Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care can help. …
The entire hospice team exceeded our expectations always going above and beyond. They are the most amazing group of people. I can't even put into words how much we appreciate them. They were always very caring, patient and sincere. We could not have managed the process without them. We will never forget you and are forever grateful. Thank you. ~ Patient’s daughter
Everyone who came to attend to my wife were all fantastic caregivers and I cannot praise your hospice staff enough. I was so thankful you were there. ~ Patient’s husband
I could not have asked for a more caring set of people to help us through this difficult time. ~ Patient’s family
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