Harbor Healthcare System

04/18/2026

Myth vs. Fact – Hospice Can’t Help with Anxiety

🛑 Myth: Hospice only treats pain, not anxiety or fear.
✅ Fact: Hospice helps manage anxiety, fear, agitation, and emotional distress through medical and emotional support.

💙 Comfort includes peace of mind.

For more information, please call 855.542.7267 or complete a request by clicking this link below.
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04/16/2026

⭐Weekly Spotlight⭐

We love having the opportunity to share each week about our team members that have been with us over 10 years!

Margo Barnett began her journey on October 22, 2015, and has been working here for over 10 years. She is a Certified Nurse Assistant for Harbor Hospice of East Texas. We are grateful for the tremendous time and energy you have spent being a part of our team over the years. In healthcare, finding people you can count on is essential. Your dedication and hard work are greatly appreciated.

Kind words from a fellow co-worker:
Margo is a quiet hero. All of her patients love her. She is dependable, and her patients and their families know that. Margo trains many of the new hires due to her work ethic and patient care. She is quick to report any changes in the patient’s condition, and every patient and their family compliment her.

04/15/2026

🌟 Gratitude Alert! 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to our cherished patient's loved one who took the time to share their review! Your words inspire us and fuel our commitment to delivering the best possible hospice experience. We are honored to be able to serve you.

Thank you for being a part of our community and for choosing us.

04/14/2026

Lighting the Path: Grief Support in Your Pocket - How Technology Provides Comfort with Help Texts

Melissa Lunardini, Chief Clinical Officer at Help Texts, talks about transforming grief support through technology. Melissa explains the clinical philosophy behind Help Texts, the models that guide message design, and how the service helps normalize ongoing grief through timely, compassionate communication.

In this episode of Lighting the Path, host Jerry Fenter talks with Melissa Lunardini, Chief Clinical Officer at Help Texts, about transforming grief support through technology. Help Texts is a pioneering service that sends thoughtful, personalized messages to people experiencing grief and loss .....

04/11/2026

Myth vs. Fact – Hospice Means No Emergencies

🛑 Myth: Families must call 911 during emergencies.
✅ Fact: Hospice provides 24/7 on-call support, helping manage symptoms at home and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.

💙 You stay in control.

For more information, please call 855.542.7267 or complete a request by clicking this link below.
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04/09/2026

⭐Weekly Spotlight⭐

We love having the opportunity to share each week about our team members that have been with us over 10 years!

Phyllis Marve began her journey on September 21, 2015, and has been working here for over 10 years. She is a Licensing Specialist for Harbor Healthcare System. We are grateful for the tremendous time and energy you have spent being a part of our team over the years. In healthcare, finding people you can count on is essential. Your dedication and hard work are greatly appreciated.

Kind words from a fellow co-worker:
Phyllis has been a valued member of Harbor Healthcare and continues to be a tremendous asset to the company. She is hardworking, dependable, and always willing to assist with any task asked of her. It is truly a pleasure to work with Phyllis, and I am sincerely grateful for all that she does.

04/04/2026

Myth vs. Fact – Hospice Is Only Short-Term

🛑 Myth: Hospice only lasts a few weeks.
✅ Fact: Many patients receive hospice care for months, benefiting from ongoing comfort and support.

💙 Earlier care often means better care.

For more information, please call 855.542.7267 or complete a request by clicking this link below.
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04/02/2026

⭐Weekly Spotlight⭐

We’re proud to recognize one of our incredible team members whose dedication and compassion make a difference every day.
Today we recognize Kerry Scott, a Social Worker from Harbor Hospice of Waco.

Kind words from a fellow coworker:
Kerry Scott truly embodies the heart and spirit of being an exceptional Social Worker. She approaches each patient and family with kindness, respect, and genuine care. One of the many ways Kerry makes a meaningful impact is through the personal touches she brings to her work. She often celebrates her patients by delivering birthday cards and thoughtful gifts, creating moments of joy and connection during difficult times. We are grateful for the difference she makes each and every day.

04/02/2026

03/31/2026

Lighting the Path: How to Support Grieving Children and Teens

Children experience grief differently from adults—yet their feelings are just as deep and real. In this episode of Lighting the Path, Melissa Lunardini, Chief Clinical Officer for Help Texts and nationally recognized expert in children’s grief, explores how we can better support children and teens who are grieving.

Information and education related to hospice and end of life experiences.