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- 1Hospice industry contributes $142 million to Puerto Rico economy▼Hospice industry generates $142 million for Puerto Rico’s economy, study finds
A new study finds that Puerto Rico's hospice industry generates $142 million for the island's economy, highlighting the sector's role beyond end-of-life care. The figure underscores the economic weight of hospice services in employment and spending. The full scope of the report and reactions from industry and government have not yet been detailed.
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Hospice News has published an explainer on how palliative care operates within home health services, outlining how comfort-focused treatment is delivered to patients in their homes. The piece addresses how palliative care differs from hospice and how home health agencies integrate it alongside medical treatment, a topic of growing interest as demand for at-home care rises.
- 3Hospice Golf Tournament Raises More Than $220,000●A Hole Lot Of Help: Hospice Golf Tournament Raises More Than $220,000
A charity golf tournament benefiting hospice care has raised more than $220,000. The fundraiser, described as 'A Hole Lot Of Help,' brought in the substantial sum for hospice services in the region. The event highlights ongoing community support for end-of-life care organizations, which often rely heavily on donations to fund their programs.
- 4VNA Health Appoints Sena Woodall as Chief Operating Officer▼VNA Health Names Sena Woodall Chief Operating Officer
VNA Health has named Sena Woodall as its new Chief Operating Officer. The announcement, reported by regional outlet Noozhawk, marks a senior leadership change at the healthcare organisation, which provides home health, hospice and related services. Details of Woodall's background and start date were not included in the initial report.