Hospice & Palliative Care Association of Arkansas

05/09/2026

Incredibly grateful for the spotlight that the Willow Award shines on end of life caregivers. Thank you for recognizing and celebrating individuals who provide exceptional compassion and support during life's final journey.

HPCAA is honored that you chose Blair to speak at your event and is excited to celebrate so many wonderful caregivers with you next week! 💜

Willow Award: Excellence in End-of-Life Care
Willow Award: Arkansas Celebration of Excellence

✨ On today’s episode of Gratefulness! ✨

🎤 Let’s shine a spotlight on our honorary speaker for Tuesday — Arkansas’s very own Blair Presley, Executive Director of the Hospice & Palliative Care Association of Arkansas! 💙

We are incredibly honored to serve the end-of-life community alongside such an inspiring leader and advocate. Thank you, Blair, for the compassion, dedication, and heart you bring to this important work! 🌟🤍

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Willow Award Presented by:
Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home
Tipton & Hurst Florist

05/08/2026

Congratulations, Hospice of the Hills, on being named Best Hospice Care in the 2025 Harrison Daily Times Best of Harrison Awards! 👏👏

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Day to the incredible hospice and palliative care nurses all across Arkansas! You bring compassion, comfort, and dignity to patients and families during life’s most difficult moments. Your ability to provide expert care while offering emotional support makes an immeasurable difference every single day.

Thank you for the late nights, the difficult conversations, the comforting presence, and the unwavering dedication you show to every patient and family you serve. Your work leaves a lasting impact that extends far beyond healthcare.

Today we celebrate the heart, strength, and compassion of nurses. We are grateful for all that you do. 💜

04/16/2026

Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a day dedicated to encouraging individuals to reflect on and communicate their healthcare decisions. Decisions about your goals in healthcare are important. Who and how will these decisions be made if you are unable to communicate your wishes?

HPCAA encourages everyone to take a moment today to:
✅ Discuss your healthcare preferences with loved ones and your healthcare team
✅ Appoint a healthcare agent
✅ Document your decisions

Contact HPCAA or visit our website for more information and to access documents to help you with your advance care planning. https://hpcaa.memberclicks.net/community

03/30/2026

Today is National Doctors' Day, and we want to thank all of the hospice and palliative care physicians for everything they do to make a difference in the lives of Arkansans.

Special shout out to two of our board members - Dr. Neal Wyatt and Dr. Megan Davis.

Dr. Neal Wyatt is the Medical Director of Hospice Services for LifeTouch Health and is board-certified in family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. He is also certified as a Healthcare Ethics Consultant. He currently serves HPCAA as the Central Region Representative.

Dr. Megan Davis is a Supportive Care physician with Highlands Oncology and is board-certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, and hospice and palliative medicine. She currently serves HPCAA as a Palliative Care Representative.

Both are tremendous assets to the hospice and palliative care community in Arkansas. We are especially grateful for these two wonderful doctors!

03/27/2026

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March is National Social Work Month 💙

This month we recognize and celebrate the dedicated social workers who advocate, support, and uplift individuals, families, and communities every single day. Their compassion, resilience, and commitment to helping others make a lasting impact where it’s needed most.

From guiding people through difficult moments to connecting them with resources and hope, social workers are true champions of change. 🌟

Join us in saying thank you to the social workers who work tirelessly to make our communities stronger, healthier, and more compassionate.

03/27/2026

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March is National Social Worker Month, and we’re grateful for this amazing group of social workers.

They support our patients and families with compassion, guidance, and care during some of life’s most challenging moments.

Thank you for all you do to make a difference every day.

03/27/2026

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03/12/2026

Just over two months ago, Gregory A. Wood (pictured center) passed on his responsibility of leadership as HPCAA Board President to Ryan Langston (pictured left).

Greg, you led HPCAA with heart through a time of change. We are deeply grateful for all that you did (and are still doing) for hospice in Arkansas. Not only is Greg a hospice leader, but he's also a social worker, and we couldn't let Social Work Month pass without letting him know just how much we appreciate him!

03/03/2026

HPCAA is incredibly proud of board member, Katherine Prentice, for being recognized as one of the 2026 Arkansas Center for Nursing 40 Nurse Leaders Under 40!

This prestigious recognition honors outstanding nurses across Arkansas who demonstrate exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to advancing the nursing profession.

This recognition is well deserved, and we are proud of the impact she is making in the hospice and palliative care community in Arkansas.

Congratulations, Katherine! 🎉

03/02/2026

March is Social Work Month, and HPCAA is honored to recognize our incredible social workers who walk alongside our patients and families every single day.

In hospice and palliative care, social workers are steady guides during life’s most tender moments. They provide emotional support, help navigate complex decisions, connect families to resources, facilitate difficult conversations, and ensure that no one feels alone on their journey.

They are listeners, advocates, problem-solvers, and comfort-givers.

Behind every care plan is a social worker helping families find peace, meaning, and support when it matters most.