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HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Catholic Hospice Celebrates National Hospice Month
South Florida's
Monthly
Catholic Hospice celebrates hospice month cial programs. Our robust Camp Erin provides

with servitude remembrance and gratitude. bereavement support for children under the age Healthcare Newspaper

We are thankful to our patients and their of 17 who experienced the loss of a loved one. PO Box 812708
loved ones who entrust us, to deliver the Our pet peace of mind program allows the adop- Boca Raton, FL 33481-2708
highest level of care during this very delicate tion of our patients pets in the home so that they

time in their life. We are also appreciative to can focus on their well being, while knowing Phone: (561) 368-6950
all our team members who carry out our mis- their pet will be well cared for. Our We Honor
sion and vision while delivering the highest Veterans program allows veteran to veteran sup- Website:
level of quality compassionate care. We give port. We have partnered with multiple veteran www.southfloridahospitalnews.com
thanks to all of our community partnerships organizations, formed veteran community rela-
that enable us to carry out the work that we tionships to proactively meet the needs of those CHARLES FELIX
do. who have selflessly given of themselves for our CAROL FELIX
Here at Catholic Hospice we are about cel- freedoms. Our L’Chaim Jewish program is dedi- Publishers
ebrating life’s moments. We have created BY DIAN BACKHOFF cated to meeting the needs of our Jewish commu-
remembrance ceremonies during our support nity for honoring tradition. Our Wishes Granted NANCY LAMMIE
groups as we acknowledge the difficulties program, through generous philanthropic Editor
many may face while preparing for the holiday season. We donors, has allowed us to fulfill the last wishes of many
have also partnered with local agencies to establish communi- patients we have served. JUDY GRAMM
ty support services directed at helping people who are coping We honor our staff and celebrate them through National Editorial Manager & Webmaster
with grief and loss. We allow our teams to acknowledge the Hospice Month recognition. Each of our employees convey
grief they may experience having cared for someone who has our message and mission of delivering care on the promise of JMC GRAPHICS
passed away. Our commitment to treat our patients and their providing comfort and preserving dignity. Art/Production
loved ones is reflected through our team’s commitment to the lammienancy@aol.com
South Florida community by extending care through our spe- Dian Backhoff is Executive Director of Catholic Hospice. 412-877-5321

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Daniel Casciato
BROWARD HEALTH - GOLD COAST HOSPICE Barbara Fallon
Vanessa Orr
Lois Thomson
Gloria Ladenthin, RN

Gloria Ladenthin, RN, started her career with Broward Health in 1986 as a medical/surgical nurse at Broward Health
North, where she cared for oncology patients. Eight years later she transferred to the Transitional Care Unit and worked LOOK FOR OUR
another eight years before joining the hospice unit at Broward Health North. That transfer began her journey as a hospice NEXT ISSUE
nurse and finally transferred to BHMC Gold Coast Hospice Unit.
Now part of the Gold Coast Hospice at Broward Health Medical Center, Ladenthin continues to bring joy to her patients IN DECEMBER
and families by singing to them. Ladenthin always thinks of a song with appropriate words that can make difficult situations
easier to handle. Patients and families connect with Ladenthin because of her compassion and transparency. TO REACH US
Ladenthin enjoys being a nurse and especially a hospice nurse because she can provide emotional support and love to
her patients and families. Her enthusiasm to help her patients and families makes her a valuable asset to Gold Coast FOR
Hospice. ADVERTISING
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Ernest Gabriel, RN Call (561) 368-6950

Ernest Gabriel, RN, is a field and admissions nurse with Broward Health’s Gold Coast or e-mail
Hospice. In this role, Gabriel educates patients and their families as they transition to hos- carol@southfloridahospitalnews.com

pice care with comfort and honor, during some of the most difficult times a family can
experience.
Gabriel began his career as a LPN in 2008 with Broward Health Gold Coast Hospice. He

had been inspired into a healthcare career by nurses who cared for his wife during her SUBSCRIPTIONS
complicated labor and delivery of their son. Gabriel then pursed his dream of becoming a One Year $40
registered nurse, and in July 2010 completed his degree.
Gabriel is a very compassionate and caring field and admissions nurse. He always finds Two Years $60
the right words to comfort patients and families when he speaks about hospice services Three Years $75
and the underlying philosophy of hospice in relation to the disease process. Gabriel listens
intently to the needs of his patients and families and spends significant time to ensure
patients are provided comfort, care and reassurance. To subscribe,
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