Hospice Foundation of America

Hospice Foundation of America Hospice Foundation of America provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care with the goal of enhancing the U.S.

health care system and the role of hospice within it.

"Even a death in hospice can result in disorder. Risk factors are not determinants; a great deal depends on the person...
05/14/2026

"Even a death in hospice can result in disorder. Risk factors are not determinants; a great deal depends on the person's experience with the loss & the relationship they had with the person who died."
- M. Katherine Shear, MD
Watch the prog: https://bit.ly/44ERXPC

Journeys Sale! Enjoy 10% of all Journeys Special Issues all May! 👉 https://bit.ly/HFA-JourneysSpecial issues include:New...
05/13/2026

Journeys Sale! Enjoy 10% of all Journeys Special Issues all May! 👉 https://bit.ly/HFA-Journeys

Special issues include:
Newly Bereaved, Anniversary Issue, Anticipatory Grief, Understanding Support Groups, Winter Holidays, Spring Holidays, Recorridos (Spanish Language)

"Creating a hospice prison program does not mean replicating an exact program in another state; the goal is not uniformi...
05/12/2026

"Creating a hospice prison program does not mean replicating an exact program in another state; the goal is not uniformity but responsiveness to local needs and realities."
-Laura Musselman, MFA
HFA's "Hospice in Prison" online CE course

"Training incarcerated people to become peer caregivers in a program helps make the hospice philosophy of whole-person...
05/12/2026

"Training incarcerated people to become peer caregivers in a program helps make the hospice philosophy of whole-person care become possible in a setting where opportunities for relational care can be limited."
-Laura Musselman, MFA
HFA's "Hospice in Prison" online CE course: https://bit.ly/HospiceinPrison

05/12/2026

"Policies in a prison are designed to keep people safe, not to support people facing the end of life. Compassionate hospice professionals as well as the prison staff can gain understanding that humanity and dignity can be honored while still keeping people safe."
- Michele DiTomas, MD, MS
HFA's "Hospice in Prison" online CE course. Join the conversation: https://bit.ly/HospiceinPrison

"Our patients have the same rights as anyone else....they have lost their liberty but not their ability to make medical ...
05/12/2026

"Our patients have the same rights as anyone else....they have lost their liberty but not their ability to make medical decisions."
- Michele DiTomas, MD, MS
HFA's "Hospice in Prison" online CE course.
Join the conversation: https://bit.ly/HospiceinPrison

"Data shows that by 2030, it is anticipated that one-third of the prison population will be over 50. Incarcerated peopl...
05/12/2026

"Data shows that by 2030, it is anticipated that one-third of the prison population will be over 50. Incarcerated people also experience more accelerated aging, so the need for dignified end-of-life care will also increase."
- Michele DiTomas, MD, MS
https://bit.ly/HospiceinPrison

TOMORROW ⏰ Join HFA at Noon ET for "Hospice in Prison." 1.5 CEs available.Expert Panelists:Michele DiTomas, MD, MSLisa D...
05/11/2026

TOMORROW ⏰ Join HFA at Noon ET for "Hospice in Prison." 1.5 CEs available.

Expert Panelists:
Michele DiTomas, MD, MS
Lisa Deal, RN, MPH, ScD
Laura Musselman, MFA

Register here: https://bit.ly/HospiceinPrison
This program is free for HFA members. Join today: http://bitly.com/HFAMember

Sponsored by Dignity Memorial

Gain clarity on federal hospice bereavement requirements and learn how to build a compliant, compassionate program."Hosp...
05/11/2026

Gain clarity on federal hospice bereavement requirements and learn how to build a compliant, compassionate program.

"Hospice Bereavement: Compliance and Caring" airs live on May 21st at Noon ET

Expert Panelist:
Jennifer Kennedy, EdD, BSN, RN, CHC
Reg: https://bit.ly/4nzSPy9

Mental health is a significant part of overall health and is important at every age. Join HFA as we recognize and suppor...
05/09/2026

Mental health is a significant part of overall health and is important at every age. Join HFA as we recognize and support Mental Health Awareness Month this May.

Enjoy 10% of all Journeys special issues until May 31st! No code needed: https://bit.ly/HFA-Journeys

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1707 L Street NW, Suite 220
Washington D.C., DC
20036

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12024575811

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