Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care

01/23/2026

To help keep our volunteers, team members and shoppers safe, Story Boutique is closed Saturday, January 24, 2026.❄🥶

We look forward to seeing you soon.

01/23/2026

At Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH), we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care, and education is a key part of that mission.

The End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) is a nationally recognized program that equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge in palliative and end-of-life care, including symptom management, ethical considerations, grief and bereavement, and care during the final hours of life. At KCH we have also adapted the information to include education for our non-clincal team members.

⭐️ We’re proud to share that in December 2025, 13 new KCH team members successfully completed their ELNEC certification, strengthening our ability to support patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments.

🥳 A special congratulations goes out to our NorthCare Home Team, Silver Home Team, Patient Care Administration Team, and Quality & Regulatory Team, who achieved 100% ELNEC certification across their teams! This is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to their dedication to excellence.

KCH offers ELNEC courses virtually to team members and volunteers throughout the year, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to education, collaboration, and exceptional care.

01/22/2026

Healthcare is top of mind for many Americans right now.

Patty Poore, Director of Clinical Services at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care will spend this time talking with session attendees about end-of-life healthcare, which is so important for so many families. She’ll dispel common myths about hospice care and set the record straight about what hospice, or end-of-life care, is – and isn’t.

Join the session and even get your own questions answered by a seasoned hospice healthcare provider. We’re demystifying hospice care and you’re invited to listen in – for free!

➡️ Register now for this upcoming educational event on Thursday, January 29 at noon on Zoom: KCHospice.org/CommunityEducation

01/21/2026

🥰 Thank you to the Grant Professionals Association - Heart of America Chapter for providing a delicious Chipotle dinner for families at Kansas City Hospice House™!

For families spending long days and nights at the bedside, a warm, shared meal offers not only sustenance, but also a sense of being seen and supported.

GPA-HOA members pictured left to right: Sheila Montgomery (Membership Chair), Kari Cronbaugh-Auld (Secretary/Treasurer), Julie Alsup (Chapter Member), Tara Wolfe (Scholarship Chair), Cindy Lynn (President, and KCH Grant Specialist), Dani Schaefer (Vice President and Communications Chair), Michaela Behymer (Board Member), Jasmine Markanday, (Board Member).

If your organization would like to get involved with volunteering with Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH) - reach out to us at volunteer@KCHospice.org and KCHospice.org/volunteer!

01/19/2026

Today, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. King’s leadership during the Civil Rights Movement led to lasting changes in federal and state laws that protect equality and justice for all.

One defining moment was the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where he delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech and called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States.

Dr. King’s dream of equality continues to inspire us today. His words invite each of us to reflect on our own dreams and the steps we can take toward a more just and compassionate world.

01/17/2026

🎧 Check out this recent episode of Senior Care Live!

Host Steve Kuke, Senior Care Consulting KC, has an informative discussion with Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH) President & CEO David Wiley, and Patty Poore, KCH Director of Clinical Services.

David sets the record straight regarding hospice and end-of-life care myths, while Patty explains the difference between hospice and palliative care and shares how each service is tailored to every patient’s unique needs and specific situation.

David also highlights recent awards won by KCH in 2025 (hooray!) and shares how KCH meets and exceeds state and national performance averages.

Learn what questions to ask when choosing a hospice provider, the top three indicators of a quality hospice provider, and more about the non-profit hospice difference!

➡️ Listen in at buzzsprout.com/1792914/episodes/18507826

01/14/2026

As the new year begins, many of us reflect on the steps we can take to provide care and peace of mind to the people who matter the most to us. At Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH), we know even small, thoughtful actions can bring long-term comfort, guidance, and hope to those we hold dear.

To support you in planning ahead, we’re sharing our free estate planning tool from our partner, FreeWill. This secure resource allows you to create or update your will in just 20 minutes, ensuring your loved ones are cared for and your wishes are honored.

With this simple act of care, you can:
- Share a sense of stability with your family, knowing your plans are in place.
- Reflect your values by caring for the people and causes closest to your heart.
- Extend the compassionate care Kansas City Hospice provides with an optional legacy gift.

Make a free plan at partner.freewill.com/KCHospice

With FreeWill, you can also plan ahead by creating estate planning documents, like an advance healthcare directive or financial power of attorney.

KCH is committed to ensuring every person in our community feels valued, from life through death, and each family is supported in their grief. By including an optional legacy gift in your will, you can join us on this mission of care, creating a lasting impact for generations to come.

Let 2026 be the year you bring comfort and security to your loved ones — and our community.

Questions? Need help? Contact Bill Riek, CFRE, KCH Associate Director of Gift Planning at briek@KCHospice.or

01/12/2026

We invite you to take a bold step with us! Join the team that’s offering expert care, peace of mind, comfort, guidance, and hope to people affected by serious illness or grief around Kansas City.

At Kansas City Hospice & Palliative care, we work together – one team, one vision, that each person in our community is valued from life through death and each family is supported in their grief.

Check out all of our open positions at KCHospice.org/BoldStep

01/11/2026

IN for 2026: Saving and reusing.
ALSO IN for 2026: Extra discounts.

If you're into saving, reusing, and extra discounts, keep reading!

At Heart & Soul, A Story Bazaar by Kansas City Hospice - we now have handy reusable bags for your shopping convenience, for only $6! Use them to shop our store for Kansas City's very best selection of unique and quality vintage, antique and estate items at amazing prices. And every time you come in after you purchase one: bring your bag with you...you'll get an extra 10% off your purchase.

Find Heart & Soul Resale Shop in Leawood, Kansas at 12904 State Line Road, just a few doors down from Conroy's Public House. Shop Tuesdays - noon to 8 pm; Thursdays - noon to 4 pm; and Saturdays - 10 am to 3 pm.

All proceeds from Heart & Soul benefit patients and families served by Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care.

01/09/2026

The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), of which KCH is a proud member, has organized a federal listening tour focused on program integrity and the real-world challenges facing hospice and advanced illness care providers. This important effort ensures the nonprofit hospice perspective is being shared with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) leaders as they consider important policies and practices impacting healthcare in our community for years ahead.

An NPHI-organized listening tour bringing CMS leadership together with providers is underway in the Western United States. NPHI has organized a federal listening tour focused on program integrity and the real-world challenges facing hospice and advanced illness care providers, with activities underw...

01/06/2026

Every day, Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care provides expert, compassionate care to patients of every age, from fragile newborns to individuals more than 100 years old. No one who turns to us is ever denied care because of income or lack of insurance. This commitment is only possible because of generous donor support.

Read our latest blog post!

Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care provides expert, compassionate care to patients of every age, from fragile newborns to individuals more than 100 years old.

01/01/2026

Our team at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH) sends you and your loved ones wishes of comfort and peace in the year ahead.