Medina hospice center opens

Medina County’s only dedicated, freestanding inpatient center for end-of-life care has opened in Granger Township.

Mayor’s Ball to raise vital funds for hospice and orphanage

A hospice unit which helps an average of 120 patients per month will be one of the beneficiaries of an annual fundraiser in Waterford City.

Oldest hospice reveals its secrets in TV tribute

A fly-on-the-wall documentary is to take a look behind the scenes at the country’s oldest hospice in Cork city prior to its move to new premises.

Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input From Parents

TUESDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) -- When children are sick, family participation is central to their treatment, says a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which calls for patients, their parents and pediatricians to become partners at every level of care.

Debate should be about care, not assisted suicide

David Burrowes MP says the growth of palliative care, not the legalisation of assisted suicide, should be the central debate about caring for the dying.