Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care

03/12/2026

Help us expand our mission's reach in Johnson County! It’s time to nominate KCH in the 2026 Best of Johnson County competition! Your nominations help us get to the finals for actual voting next month. This competition is sponsored by the Johnson County Post.

Here’s how it works: visit bojc2026.johnsoncountypost.com

Check out these categories and type in our names:

🌻 Medical, Dental & Health Category > Hospice > [Nominate] Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care

🛍️ Retail > Resale Store > [Nominate] Story Boutique

❤ Retail > Thrift Store > [Nominate] Heart & Soul Resale Shop

Thank you for the nominations! You can nominate (please do!) over and over from now thru March 20.

Thank you for your support!

03/11/2026

❤️ Today we’re celebrating Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! Thank you to KCH Registered Dietitian Susan Whitacre for sharing her decades of expertise and compassion with the patients and families served by Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH).

Susan's dedication helps ensure that our patients receive thoughtful and personalized nutrition care that honors their wishes during their hospice journey.

03/10/2026

When Carolyn Novak’s husband Al faced the final weeks of life, hospice care brought comfort, dignity, and peace into their home and continued supporting her long after his death. Her story reveals how compassionate, donor-supported care surrounds families through every stage of serious illness and grief.

Read how one family found strength, support, and healing when it mattered most at

Stories like Carolyn’s reflect why Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care exists. Donor generosity ensures expert, compassionate care is available when families need it.

03/06/2026

🌟 Happy Team Member Appreciation Day - March 6, 2026

Today we celebrate the compassionate people who make the mission of Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH) possible every day. Our team members bring comfort, guidance and hope to patients and families during some of the most meaningful and difficult moments of life.

From hospice and palliative care to pediatric care, and grief support for children, teens, and families - your work reaches far beyond a single moment of care. You walk alongside people facing serious illness, support families through loss, and help members of our community find connection and healing in their grief.

We are deeply grateful for every team member who makes this work possible. From clinical caregivers providing hands on care, to non-clinical and administrative team members supporting patients, families, and our KCH teams behind the scenes, each role is essential. Whether serving patients and families directly or ensuring everything runs smoothly each day, your work makes a meaningful difference.

💙 Thank you for the care you provide and the difference you make every day. 💙

We invite you to take a bold step and join our award-winning team today! Learn more and apply at KCHospice.org/BoldStep - we have clinical and non-clinical roles open now!

03/04/2026

When Carolyn’s husband, Al, was cared for by Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH), their family found steady clinical support, comfort, and peace. After his death, Carolyn continued receiving grief support — a reminder that hospice care doesn’t end at the bedside. Carolyn's story is a powerful reminder of what compassionate, expert hospice care means for families facing serious illness.

Please consider making a gift today to help patients and families just like Al and Carolyn. Your generosity ensures families in our community receive expert care, compassionate presence, and ongoing support when it matters most.

Thanks to a generous friend of Kansas City Hospice, all gifts (up to $10,000) will be matched dollar for dollar!

Learn more and make your gift today at KCHospice.org/moments - thank you for your support, because compassion is needed in life’s most tender moments.

03/03/2026

Supporters of Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care: it’s time to nominate KCH for The Kansas City Star annual Kansas City Favorites competition!

Nominating is quick, easy, and a great way to help amplify the KCH mission and vision right here in !

Here’s how you do it:
➡️ visit VoteKC.com

As you’re nominating all your faves around KC, please consider nominating:

⭐️ In Health & Beauty > Hospice > Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care
⭐️ In Services > Nonprofit Organization > Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care
⭐️ In Services > Place to Work > Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care
🛍️ In Shopping > Antiques/Collectibles > Heart & Soul Resale Shop
🛍️ In Shopping > Boutique Shop > Story Boutique

You’ll notice once you start typing the name of our business as listed above, the name will auto-fill. Easy-peasy.

Nominate early and often - nominations close on Friday, March 6, and then we head into the voting rounds!

Thank you for your support 🫶

02/27/2026

Take a bold step today and embark on the most meaningful phase of your career, with us! Check out these open RN positions and view all open clinical and non-clinical positions at KCHospice.org/BoldStep.

💙 RN Case Manager NorthCare Team
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💙 RN, Float - Gold Team
https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/6095231.careers?ApplyToJob=923043968&full_apply=&jobid=923043968'>Apply For This Job

💙 RN Case Manager - Gold Team
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02/25/2026

🗳️ It’s that time of year again! Show your love and support for our mission and vision by taking a quick moment to nominate KCH in four categories for Kansas City Magazine’s Best of KC 2026 competition!

✅ You can vote daily NOW thru Sunday, March 1 at bit.ly/2026KCHBestofKC

Here are our categories:

🌆 City Life – Best Fundraising Event – Sunday Night Live

🫶 City Life – Best Place to Work – Kansas City Hospice

🛍️ Shopping – Best Clothing Resale Store – Story Boutique

❤️ Shopping – Best Antique/Vintage Store – Heart & Soul Resale Shop

Thank you for helping to amplify our cause! Your vote equals more people across Kansas City learning about our services, discovering how they can support our programs, and more amazing team members joining our organization to better serve YOU - our wonderful community!

Thank you for your help! Nominate early and nominate often to help us make it to the finals!
➡️ bit.ly/2026KCHBestofKC

02/20/2026

Caregivers are the quiet heroes among us.

Whether you’re a professional caregiver or a family member caring for someone you love, your work is deeply meaningful. From personal care and medication support to cooking meals, offering comfort, and simply being present - you show up every day for those who need it most.

Established in 2015 by the Providers Association for Home Health & Hospice Agencies, National Caregivers Day is dedicated to honoring the compassion, resilience, and dedication of caregivers across the country.

Professional caregivers are a vital part of our healthcare system, and at Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH), they work hand-in-hand with family caregivers to bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients in hospice, palliative, home, and long-term care settings.

Our respite volunteers also step in to give family caregivers the gift of rest because caring for the caregiver matters, too.

Caregiving is one of the most selfless acts of love. Today, we pause to say: We see you. We value you. We are grateful for you.

Thank you for all you do. 💙

02/13/2026

📆 Register now for our upcoming complimentary Community Education Series session on Thursday, February 19 at noon on Zoom. This Hospice & Palliative Care session, More Than You Think: Unique Volunteer Opportunities for You, Your Company and the Community will be presented by Melissa Basgall, KCH Director of Volunteer Services.

🫶 Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care (KCH) volunteers play a vital role in supporting patients, families, and our community programs. This session will highlight the many ways to get involved, from patient care support and administrative roles, to corporate volunteer opportunities and an exciting new initiative launching soon!

Attendees will also learn about specialty volunteer needs such as massage therapy, haircuts, and pet therapy. Whether you are looking to give back individually or as part of a group, this presentation offers meaningful ways to make a lasting impact.

➡️ Register at https://kchospice.org/videos/more-than-you-think-unique-volunteer-opportunities-for-you-your-company-and-the-community/

02/11/2026

Caregiving is one of the most selfless roles a person can take on, and in the Black community, it is a tradition rooted in generations of love, duty, and resilience.

In honor of National Caregivers Day coming up on February 20 and Black History Month, our latest blog post by Angela Ross, KCH Communications Specialist, takes a closer look at caregiving in Black families. The blog highlights the growing role of family caregivers, the unique challenges many face, and the deep cultural value placed on caring for elders at home.

Read the full blog to learn more about this tradition and why conversations about caregiving matter now more than ever: KCHospice.org/caregiving-in-the-black-community-a-deep-rooted-tradition/