Hospice Foundation of America

03/24/2026

"We have to let people grieve in their own way and their own time, and that's a message you can really bring out with this film."
- Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv, Senior VP of Grief Programs, HFA

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03/24/2026

"The beauty often comes in places where you don't expect it"
- Nurse from "A Butterfly Has Been Released" Film

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03/24/2026

"Allyson's story is an excellent example of the hospice philosophy and embodies the holistic, person-centered care that hospice provides."
- Angela Novas, MSN, RN, CRNP, Hospice & Palliative Care Consultant, HFA
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03/24/2026

Going on now! "Community Conversations with Allyson’s Story"

Looking for an accessible, engaging way to start meaningful conversations? Join us: https://bit.ly/4l1IoBQ

03/24/2026

Free session Today at Noon ET 🚨 Join us for a 30-minute conversation about how Allyson’s inspiring story & the award-winning film, A Butterfly Has Been Released, is the perfect way to initiate meaningful discussions about care, meaning making, and . Join us: https://bit.ly/4l1IoBQ

We love "The Pitt" because it gets so much right, but maybe not last week. Two things that got our attention were, why wasn't the hospice patients moved out of the ED to die in a private room, and why was morphine being administered by the doctor and not the nurse? Thoughts?

03/23/2026

We love "The Pitt" because it gets so much right, but maybe not last week. Two things that got our attention were, why wasn't the hospice patients moved out of the ED to die in a private room, and why was morphine being administered by the doctor and not the nurse? Thoughts?

03/23/2026

Tomorrow 🚨Join us for a free 30-minute conversation about how Allyson’s inspiring story & the award-winning film, A Butterfly Has Been Released, is the perfect way to initiate meaningful discussions about care, meaning making, and . Join us:https://bit.ly/4l1IoBQ

03/20/2026

New book available! 🚨HFA's "Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Hospice Clinicians" is a comprehensive handbook for hospice professionals & other clinicians dedicated to supporting the largest & fastest growing segment of the hospice population: https://bit.ly/LWG26-Book

03/19/2026

🚨Job opportunity 🚨The Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care (CABC) is looking for both a Clinical Program Manager and a Clinical Program Coordinator to join their team.

Are you passionate about improving the support and resources available to patients and families facing serious illness and loss? Do you thrive in collaborative, mission-driven environments where your work truly makes a difference? One of these roles may be for you:

The Clinical Program Manager leads the development and delivery of compassionate grief support programming, including webinars, memorial events, and clinical services, as well as educational and training programming for professionals. Interested? Please contact Madeline Rogers at madelinecrogers@gmail.com.

The Clinical Program Coordinator reports to the Clinical Program Manager and helps ensure the Center’s initiatives run smoothly, reflect best practices, and align with CABC's commitments to compassionate care, rigorous research, and evidence-based education. Apply here: https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCareerStaff/job/Miami-FL/Clinical-Program-Coordinator--H-_R100092379

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03/19/2026

Free session 🚨 Join us for a 30-minute conversation about how Allyson’s inspiring story & the award-winning film, A Butterfly Has Been Released, is the perfect way to initiate meaningful discussions about care, meaning making, and . Join us: https://bit.ly/4l1IoBQ

Did you watch the latest episode of HBO Max's "The Pitt?" Hospice patient Roxie Hamler beautifully captures the grief concept of continuing bonds when she tells son Tucker: "I don't want to go, but it's not up to me. We'll always be connected...no matter what. Invisible string." "Invisible string," Tucker repeats.

Researchers Dennis Klass, Phyllis Silverman, and Steven Nickman named the concept in 1996. It's about the importance of staying connected to loved ones after death and how it shapes the grief experiences and lives of survivors.

Looking for ways to engage people in meaningful conversations about end-of-life care and grief? Check out "From Caregiver to Patient: Nurse Allyson’s Final 39 Days," which includes the award-winning documentary, "A Butterfly Has Been Released." Learn more here: https://bit.ly/Butterfly-GroupViewing

03/18/2026

Did you watch the latest episode of HBO Max's "The Pitt?" Hospice patient Roxie Hamler beautifully captures the grief concept of continuing bonds when she tells son Tucker: "I don't want to go, but it's not up to me. We'll always be connected...no matter what. Invisible string." "Invisible string," Tucker repeats.

Researchers Dennis Klass, Phyllis Silverman, and Steven Nickman named the concept in 1996. It's about the importance of staying connected to loved ones after death and how it shapes the grief experiences and lives of survivors.

Looking for ways to engage people in meaningful conversations about end-of-life care and grief? Check out "From Caregiver to Patient: Nurse Allyson’s Final 39 Days," which includes the award-winning documentary, "A Butterfly Has Been Released." Learn more here: https://bit.ly/Butterfly-GroupViewing

03/17/2026

Next Week!⏰ "Community Conversations with Allyson’s Story" airs live March 24th at Noon ET

Looking for an accessible, engaging way to start meaningful conversations? Don't miss this FREE session: https://bit.ly/4l1IoBQ