Louisiana-Mississippi Hospice & Palliative Care Organization

01/06/2026

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Meet Linda Smith - Louisiana At-Large Board Member

We’re excited to highlight Linda Smith, RN, BSN, who serves as a Louisiana At-Large Member on the LMHPCO Board of Directors and the Executive Director of Anvoi Palliative & Hospice Care. With years of experience in hospice nursing and a deep commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care, Linda plays an essential role in supporting both her local community and the broader LMHPCO mission.

Linda is known for her strong clinical expertise, calm leadership style, and her passion for helping patients and families navigate end-of-life care with dignity and clarity. Her perspective on the board helps elevate quality, strengthen advocacy efforts, and ensure providers across Louisiana and Mississippi have the resources they need.

💙 Please join us in celebrating Linda’s service, leadership, and commitment to hospice and palliative care.

01/03/2026

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01/01/2026

In 2026, we celebrate 25 years of care, a milestone made possible by YOU.

As we enter this year, we look forward to honoring our past, strengthening our present and shaping a brighter future for hospice and palliative care.

Cheers to a meaningful, mission-driven 2026! 🩵✨

12/30/2025

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Meet Dan Campbell - MS at Large Board Member

Dan is the Owner and CEO of Dignity Hospice MS, one of the few privately owned hospices in Mississippi. He holds degrees in Business Administration and Finance from Mississippi College, where he was a member of the Mortar Board honor society.

Dan has served patients in various capacities over the past 15 years. He is dedicated to providing family-centered, holistic support to patients and their loved ones. He takes pride in personally knowing his staff, patients, and families; ensuring that compassionate care remains at the heart of his organization.

His greatest passions are spending time with his family, outdoor activities, community involvement, and caring for the elderly. These all help form the values that continue to guide and inspire his work in the community and hospice.

💙 Join us in celebrating Dan's commitment to hospice and palliative care throughout Louisiana and Mississippi.

12/26/2025

12/23/2025

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Meet Cindy Frazier, BA – Louisiana At Large Board Member

Cindy is Chief Compliance Officer for Allegiance Healthcare: Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care. With more than 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare settings, Cindy is deeply skilled in hospice and home health operations, acquisitions, compliance, strategic planning, QAPI, HIPAA, physician relations, and healthcare advocacy. Her wide-ranging expertise includes CMS Conditions of Participation, Medicare, Medicaid, State Licensing Standards and payer relations, making her a trusted voice in the industry.

Cindy has served LMHPCO in various roles since 2010, most recently as Board President, where her commitment to advancing hospice and palliative care throughout Louisiana and Mississippi has left a lasting impact.

Cindy’s dedication to excellence and advocacy continues to shape the future of hospice and palliative care in our region and beyond. 💙

12/21/2025

Happy Holidays from LMHPCO!

This season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the hospice and palliative care professionals, advocates, caregivers, and partners who bring compassion, dignity and comfort to patients and families throughout Louisiana and Mississippi.

May your holidays be filled with peace, rest, and meaningful moments with the people who matter most.

12/16/2025

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Meet Dean Nickens, LMSW - LMHPCO Secretary

Dean is the Director of ComfortCare Home Health & Hospice in Laurel, Mississippi. With a strong foundation in social work and decades of experience in hospice leadership, Dean is known for his compassionate approach, steady guidance, and deep commitment to supporting patients and families through some of life’s most profound moments. His work reflects a dedication to quality, integrity, and the mission of hospice care.

Dean brings invaluable insight to LMHPCO, helping shape educational initiatives, support member agencies, and strengthen hospice and palliative care across Louisiana and Mississippi. We are grateful for his service, leadership, and heart for this work.

💙 Join us in celebrating Dean and the impact he continues to make in our region.

12/13/2025

12/13/2025

12/12/2025

Calling all educators, clinicians and innovators!

The LMHPCO Education Committee is now accepting new members for 2026. Help us shape impactful learning experiences for hospice and palliative care professionals across Louisiana and Mississippi.

🗓 Meets the 3rd Thursday monthly (10:15–11:15AM)
📍 Education Retreat: February 15–16 in Gulfport
📧 Email Marquetta@LMHPCO.org for more information

12/09/2025

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Meet Laurie Gallagher, BS – LMHPCO Treasurer.

Laurie is the Administrator of Haydel Memorial Hospice, where she oversees a team of employees and volunteers, ensuring compassionate, quality care for patients and families. With more than two decades in healthcare, her experience spans roles in medical social services and hospice leadership.

A dedicated advocate for her community in Houma, LA, Laurie serves on multiple boards and committees, including our advocacy organization, Alliance for the Advancement of End of Life Care, and Fletcher’s Business Advisory Board. She also brings leadership experience from Rotary and local networking organizations.

For Laurie, hospice is more than a career, it’s a calling shaped by her own personal experiences with loved ones. Her commitment to advocacy, service, and compassionate care is at the heart of her work with LMHPCO. 💙