Hospice of North Idaho

03/23/2026

We had a fantastic time participating in the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce Bowl-a-Rama last Thursday night at River City Lanes! Alongside other local businesses represented, a few of our HONI staff members, along with their spouses, hit the lanes as team “Bowl Regimen”(😅)… and they didn’t just show up, they showed out! 🎳

With teamwork, laughter, and a little friendly competition, Bowl Regimen rolled their way to 1st Place in Team High Score! 🥇

Shoutout to Brian, husband of our Director of Compliance, Maggie, for also taking home Individual Most Strikes and Individual High Score, with Maggie close behind him! 🏆

We’re so proud of this fun-loving crew for representing our organization and bringing home the win. Way to go, team!

03/20/2026

We’re honored to recognize Dr. Karen Cabell, our dedicated Hospice of North Idaho board member, on her recent national appointment to the American Hospital Association’s Committee on Clinical Leadership.

Her leadership continues to make a meaningful impact, not only within our organization, but throughout the broader healthcare community. We’re grateful to have her insight and commitment helping shape compassionate care here at HONI.

Congratulations, Dr. Cabell, on this exciting and well-deserved opportunity! 💙

Dr. Karen Cabell, Chief Physician Executive at Kootenai Health, has been appointed to the American Hospital Association’s Committee on Clinical Leadership. This national committee provides clinical input to the AHA’s advocacy and public policy efforts and serves as a key resource on issues impacting patient care, education, and standards across the country.

Dr. Cabell’s appointment reflects the strength of clinical leadership at Kootenai Health and the role our organization plays in shaping the future of health care, both locally and nationally.

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2026-02-10-aha-committee-clinical-leadership-announces-officers-new-members-2026

03/19/2026

Join Hospice of North Idaho on April 16 for National Health Care Decisions Day, an informative and empowering community event focused on Advance Care Planning.

Learn from trusted experts throughout our community about why advance care planning matters and how to create a plan that reflects your values, wishes, and goals. Whether you are just getting started or need guidance on next steps, trained professionals will be available to support you at every stage of the process.

This FREE event is open to all members of our community who would like to begin or strengthen their advance care plan.

✨ Event Highlights:
• Community resource booths
• Local organizations offering support and guidance
• Expert educational presentations
• Interactive Q&A panel discussion
• Assistance in completing advance care planning documents

Take this important step for yourself and your loved ones.
➡️Register here: https://one.bidpal.net/acpc26/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary)

03/19/2026

This year, our nonprofit celebrates 45 years of compassionate care, and memories like this remind us how we became the organization we are today.

Pictured here are our board members from 2010 at the groundbreaking of what would become our hospice inpatient unit, The Schneidmiller House on Prairie Ave. What began as a powerful vision is now a place of comfort, dignity, and peace for so many in our community.

Gathered that day were founding members, board members, community partners, staff, and our incredible community, believing deeply in our mission and helped bring it to life. Many of those same supporters remain part of our story today, and we are so grateful.

Because of the people who believed in us over the past 45 years, we continue to walk alongside patients and families with compassion and expertise. The vision, generosity, and commitment of our past have shaped who we are and continue to guide where we’re going.

Here’s to those who built us, continue to strengthen us, and inspire us every day! 💙

03/17/2026

We’re excited to introduce one of our featured presenters for the Advance Care Planning Conference on April 16!

Join us in welcoming Rebecca Eyman, J.D., with Coyle & Eyman Elder Law, an experienced elder law attorney who works closely with families to navigate important decisions around wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Rebecca is passionate about helping individuals plan ahead with clarity and confidence, ensuring their wishes are honored and their loved ones are supported.

Her expertise will provide valuable insight into how legal planning plays a critical role in advance care decisions.

🗓 April 16, 2026
🚪Doors at 12:00 PM
⏰ Education Sessions - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Free & open to the public

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from local experts and take meaningful steps in your advance care planning journey.

Visit our website to register today - https://one.bidpal.net/acpc26/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary)

03/13/2026

Introducing our NEW Director of Clinical Services, Tanya Aman! ⭐

How long have you been with Hospice of North Idaho?
I have been with HONI for 10 years.

What is your role?
In my role, I help lead the team that cares for patients and families during some of life’s most challenging moments. I support our nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains so they can provide compassionate, high-quality care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Behind the scenes, I help coordinate care, guide clinical decisions, and ensure our patients and families receive the support they need every step of the way.

What excites you most about your role?
What excites me most is the opportunity to support both our patients and the incredible clinicians who care for them. I’m passionate about building strong teams, fostering clear communication, and creating systems that allow staff to focus on what matters most—providing compassionate, high-quality care. I look forward to helping strengthen our clinical programs while continuing to honor the dignity, comfort, and humanity of every patient and family we serve.

What is your favorite place you have visited?
My favorite place I’ve visited is Istanbul. It’s an incredible blend of culture, history, and tradition, unlike anywhere I’ve experienced. Visiting Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the vibrant Grand Bazaar are memories I will never forget. And I even got to eat lunch in a palace, an experience that’s hard to top.

Congrats Tanya! We are so proud of you! 💙

03/11/2026

Understanding Your Grief - Book Review by Rebecca White, Social Work Intern 🌿

This is a compassionate guide by Alan D. Wolfelt for anyone coping with the death of a loved one. The book explains that grief is not something to “get over,” but an active and necessary process of mourning.

Through the Ten Essential Touchstones of Grief, Wolfelt encourages readers to acknowledge the reality of the loss, challenge common myths about grief, honor their unique experience, and express difficult emotions like anger, guilt, and confusion. He reminds us that grief is not linear and healing takes time, reflection, and support from others.

If you’d like additional support, our Journey Through Grief Workshop uses the same framework in a 7-week guided series, offering a supportive space to learn, reflect, and connect with others who are navigating loss. 💙

🌷Next Journey Through Grief series starts March 18th!

03/09/2026

APRIL 16, 2026
Join us on National Health Care Decisions Day to learn from experts in the community about Advance Care Planning and receive support at each stage of the process from trained professionals throughout the community.

This FREE event is intended for all members of the community who would like to get started on their advance care plan.

Advance Care Planning is making decisions about the healthcare you want to receive if you become unable to speak for yourself. Some examples of this include:
• Advance Directive
• Living Will
• Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare

Agenda (subject to change):
- Introduction to Advance Care Planning with Hospice of North Idaho professionals
- Discuss legal considerations
- Role of EMS and Emergency Planning
- AND MORE!

Doors at 12pm
Education sessions from 1-3 pm

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Register here: https://one.bidpal.net/acpc26/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary)

03/06/2026

Today we’re celebrating the incredible people who make our mission possible. 💙

Some of our leadership team would like to wish every member of the Hospice of North Idaho family a Happy Employee Appreciation Day!

Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to caring for our community truly make a difference every single day. Whether you are providing care in the field or the Schneidmiller House, supporting families, coordinating behind the scenes, or helping our community, you are the heart of HONI!

We are so grateful for each of you and the work you do to bring comfort, dignity, and support to those we serve. ✨

03/03/2026

⭐HONI Volunteer Spotlight: Karen W. ⭐

How long have you volunteered for HONI?
I have been a HONI volunteer since the fall of last year.

What brought you to become a HONI Volunteer?
My grandmother was an HONI patient in her last days, after an extremely long
and difficult road. Even though we were losing our family’s matriarch, the care
that she received from HONI was beautiful and had a huge impact on me. I
knew then (several years ago) that I wanted to volunteer at HONI. I am
currently attending college, and my major is social work. Volunteering is
something I find extremely fulfilling, and it is also a way for me to explore
different career paths.

Where is your favorite place you have traveled to?
My favorite place to travel to is Bonaire, a small island approximately 100
miles off the coast of Venezuela. My partner and I enjoy scuba diving there
(and the sunshine).

Thank you for all you do for HONI, Karen!

➡️Interested in volunteering with us? Reach out to volunteer@honi.org or call (208) 772-7994

03/02/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL SOCIAL WORKER MONTH!

The 2026 Social Work Month theme honors the prime mission of the Social Work profession – to enhance human well-being, meet the basic human needs of all people, and put special attention on the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable. The ability of Social Workers to uplift, defend, and positively transform the millions of people they work with each day is needed now more than ever.

Hospice social workers are the heart of compassionate care, providing emotional support, guidance, and advocacy for patients and their families during life’s most challenging moments. Their work ensures dignity, comfort, and peace at the end of life.

Each hospice journey is unique, and our social workers are here to walk by your side.💙🕊