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WE CREATED Hospice Care of South Carolina to make a difference, a difference in your life and every life touched by an advanced illness. For anyone seeking answers about hospice care, we're here to help. We want to empower you or your loved one to live more fully, more completely and more in control.
For more than a decade we’ve been changing the way people think about hospice care by focusing on living, and focusing on what the end of life can be. In fact, we are the only hospice provider in South Carolina with faculty trained to teach End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) a nationally accredited course in all areas (CORE, Critical Care, Geriatric, Veterans and Pediatrics). And we were named Employer Of The Year by the National Certification Board for Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NCBHPN), employing 37.5% of all Certified Hospice and Palliative-care Licensed Nurses and 34.65% of all NCBHPN’s in South Carolina.
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Hospice Care of South Carolina Named Small Business of the Year
Spartanburg, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2013)- On Monday, Hospice Care of South Carolina (HCSC) was honored by the Spartanburg Chamber with the 2013 James B. Thompson Small Business of the Year award. The ceremony was held at the Spartanburg Chamber’s Annual Meeting, the Chamber’s most prestigious event of the year, where the many accomplishments of the Upstate community are recognized.
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Moving In
2012-06-05 13:31:26. Posted by HCSCWhen the time comes for your loved one to move out of their home and into a place where adequate care can take place, there are many questions to consider. As our loved ones age; disabilities, illnesses and other problems arise that present the dilemma of where to move them. In this time of economic uncertainty many caregivers are having their loved one move in with them. Before this can be done, it’s important to think carefully about living arrangements and how they will affect your daily life and family. By making an assessment of your future and your goals you will be able to make a more sound decision, rather than one you may regret down the road. These questions should help you to assess your situation and move forward with your decisions in greater confidence. Feel free to print this article out and write out your answers so that you can come back to them if needed. • Are the living conditions that you will offer your loved ones easily adaptable? Is your home sa.......read more>>
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A Memorial Day Thank You
2012-05-25 12:44:23. Posted by HCSCAs Americans prepare for Memorial Day activities our mood continues to get lighter by the day. With an extended weekend on the horizon, those of us with busy schedules will have a chance to relax and enjoy the festivities with family and friends. As we go into Memorial Day, let’s take the full opportunity to reflect on the true meaning of the day itself. It’s not just a day for hotdogs, parades and fireworks, but also a day to consider how we became the leaders of the free world. A day to reflect on the men and women who gave their life fighting for the freedom of all Americans, many unknown and countless others yet to be known. As a way to ensure that the true meaning of Memorial Day lives on, here are some rituals and remembrances that you may want to participate in: - Visit a cemetery and place flowers or flags on the graves of service members. - Fly the American flag at half-mast. - Observe the National Moment of Remembrance. The moment occurs on Memorial Day, 3 PM,.......read more>>
