Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization

04/16/2026

Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day.

Advance care planning is one of the most meaningful ways we can support both ourselves and those who care about us.

It’s not just about medical decisions—it’s about clarity, compassion, and communication. Taking time to reflect on what matters most and sharing that with a trusted decision-maker can ease uncertainty during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Consider starting the conversation today:
• Who would speak for you if you couldn’t?
• Would they know what matters most to you?

These conversations can evolve over time—and that’s okay. What matters is making space for them.

Get started with free resources: https://rpst.in/GCXGS

💬 How are you recognizing NHDD this year?

04/15/2026

Advocating for patients and families🤝

TNMHPO was honored to meet with Representative Candy Noble during a recent district visit to discuss the critical need for licensing Child Life Specialists in Texas. Thank you Rep. Candy Noble.

Pictured:
Maxcine Tomlinson, LMSW – TNMHPO Director of Governmental Relations
Olivia Rogers, RN, BSN, CHPN, MBA – TNMHPO Board President & VP/Chief Nursing Officer, Visiting Nurse Association of Texas
Representative Candy Noble
Cinda McDonald – Child Life Specialist, Baylor Scott & White

04/15/2026

BOGO Deal Ends April 30th - Earn 6 CNE/CEUs in Lubbock This May! - https://mailchi.mp/65fec8c0c75a/hospice-palliative-essential-1-day-conference-19222032

04/15/2026

Thank you Rep. Candy Noble for your time and attention to the importance of Child Life Specialists in Texas.

A busy day of meetings- loved hearing about the work and issues facing our state’s Child Life Specialists. Grateful for the work they do.

04/14/2026

💙 Be the difference.

Become a hospice volunteer this April and bring comfort, connection, and compassion to those who need it most.

Learn more: https://rpst.in/fnEca

04/13/2026

Maximize your membership benefits! TNMHPO members receive exclusive discounts on webinars from the Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network.

Explore this month’s trainings and register today:
https://rpst.in/P9cWL

04/09/2026

Don’t miss this week’s Regulatory Brief 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts—or members can check their email or the website for the full update.

Big changes are here: CMS is reshaping hospice quality measures, Texas is strengthening oversight, and providers face increasing pressure to stay compliant in a digital-first world.

https://rpst.in/Jo1Fl

04/08/2026

What’s ahead for hospice and palliative care?

At the West Texas Conference, we’re diving into:
✔️ Documentation best practices
✔️ Regulatory & policy updates
✔️ Compliance insights
✔️ Enhancing quality of care

Walk away with practical tools you can use immediately.

📅 May 12-13, 2026
Register: https://rpst.in/0uKkt

Hospice & Palliative Conference in West Texas at Texas Tech, Lubbock. Topics include: Documentation, Leading High-Impact IDT Meetings and more.

04/07/2026

TNMHPO is actively looking for members ready to step into leadership and volunteer roles—across conference planning, education, membership & marketing, speaking, and more.

Your voice, your expertise, and your passion matter—and they can help shape the future of hospice and palliative care in our region.

Don’t just be a member—be part of the mission.

Tell us how you want to get involved: https://rpst.in/2TlY5

04/06/2026

West Texas Hospice & Palliative Care Conference https://www.txnmhospice.org/product/west-texas-conference/

04/04/2026

Sometimes, the most powerful care is simply being present.

Hospice volunteers bring dignity, comfort, and human connection when it matters most—and often say the experience changes their lives, too.

Join us this National Volunteer Month and make a lasting impact.

https://www.txnmhospice.org/ahead-of-national-volunteer-month-tnmhpo-encourages-texans-and-new-mexicans-to-become-hospice-volunteers/

04/03/2026

📣 Join us in West Texas!

The West Texas Hospice & Palliative Care Conference is coming May 12-13, 2026—bringing together professionals across the region to learn, connect, and prepare for the future of care.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with timely topics shaping hospice and palliative care today.

Learn more: https://www.txnmhospice.org/product/west-texas-conference/