Duke HomeCare & Hospice

09/17/2025

Join Us for a Death Café – Hosted by Duke HomeCare & Hospice

Let’s have a real conversation about life, death, and everything in between. No agenda. No judgment. Just honest talk because discussing death helps us live life more fully.

🗓 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 12 Moore Drive, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27713

Registration is optional but encouraged.
Questions? Contact Kellie Brockman at kellie.brockman@duke.edu.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to join!
Meeting ID: 294 044 236 853
Pass code: 4Xu26J2

Come as you are—bring your curiosity, your stories, and your questions. Let’s talk about what matters most.

09/15/2025

09/14/2025

Advocacy Day was a success!
More than 230 care-at-home advocates from across the country gathered in Washington, DC to meet with over 275 congressional offices, advancing key legislative and regulatory priorities to ensure and expand access to home-based care.

Representing Duke Health, Nicole Clagett and Cooper Linton joined the National Alliance for Care at Home to advocate for the future of home health and hospice. Their conversations with lawmakers helped spotlight the pressing issues facing our field and reinforced the importance of strengthening support for care-at-home services.

09/12/2025

Over the course of three powerful days and four major events, the Duke Caregiver Community Event reached nearly 2,000 caregivers, professionals, and community members, each one hearing a message of empowerment, support, and advocacy. Whether through education, connection, or celebration, we came together to honor the vital role of caregivers and remind them they are never alone.

💙 We invite you to browse and enjoy select photos from the event. Feel free to tag yourself, your organization, and those who made this experience so meaningful.

A heartfelt thank you to our planning committee, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, and speakers—your dedication made this event unforgettable.

09/12/2025

💙 Congratulations to Dr. Aparna Kamath, our July 2025 Duke Hospice Superstar Award recipient! Her compassionate leadership helped launch Palliative Care Rounding at Duke Raleigh Hospital, bringing together an interprofessional team to improve care for patients with serious illness. Thanks to Dr. Kamath, patients and families are receiving more holistic, goal-aligned support—and our care teams are growing stronger through collaboration and shared learning. We’re grateful for the difference she’s making every day.

07/15/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Neha Kayastha – Our July 2025 Duke Hospice Superstar!

We’re proud to recognize Dr. Kayastha for her commitment to excellence in hospice and end-of-life care. She’s a true champion for patients and families ensuring care is always aligned with their goals, values, and dignity.

With a gentle and honest approach, Dr. Kayastha meets people where they are, offering compassionate guidance and support. She’s known for thinking outside the box to make sure patients receive the care they need—and for being a dependable, thoughtful partner to everyone on the care team.

Thank you, Dr. Kayastha, for the heart and integrity you bring to every patient interaction.

06/15/2025

🎉 Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads out there! 🎉

We recognize and appreciate the immense love, dedication, and sacrifices that fathers make each day to support and nurture their families.

To all the dads who work with us, we admire your commitment not only to your roles at work but also to your roles as loving fathers. Your hard work, leadership, and devotion inspire us all.

Today, we want to express our gratitude for everything you do. Your guidance, strength, and unwavering support shape the lives of your children, making a lasting impact that extends far beyond your immediate family.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there and enjoy your well-deserved celebration!

06/04/2025

🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Hospice Care 🌟
We’re proud to announce that the Duke Hospice Superstar Award for April 2025 goes to Dr. James Watson!

This award honors individuals who champion excellence in end-of-life and hospice care ensuring that patients and families receive compassionate support aligned with their healthcare goals. Dr. Watson exemplifies this mission through his deep commitment to guiding families through meaningful conversations and decisions, and by working collaboratively with the entire care team.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Watson for his outstanding dedication and leadership!

06/03/2025

Attendee Registration Now Open: Duke Caregiver Community Event!

We’re excited to announce that attendee registration is now open for the upcoming Duke Caregiver Community Event!

Join us for a day of connection, learning, and support dedicated to caregivers of all kinds. Whether you’re a family caregiver, healthcare professional, or part of a caregiving organization, this event offers resources, expert-led sessions, and a chance to recharge with others who understand the journey.

🗓 Event Date: Sept. 3 or 4
📍 Location: The Sheraton Imperial
🔗 Register now: https://www.dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early. We can’t wait to welcome you!

06/02/2025

Thank You for Making the Duke Hospice Gala a Record-Breaking Success!

We are beyond grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s Duke Hospice Gala. Thanks to your incredible generosity and support, we’ve raised $225,000, and counting! This marks our most financially successful gala ever, and it wouldn’t have been possible without each and every one of you.

We hope you enjoy reliving the magic through the photo album so many beautiful moments and smiling faces! Thank you for helping us continue our mission with such heart and dedication.