Harbor Healthcare System

06/09/2026

Lighting the Path: How to Support Grieving Children: Insights from a Child Life Specialist

In this episode, we sit down with child life specialist Katie Ransdell to explore how children experience grief and how hospice professionals can better support them. Katie shares practical insights for working with grieving children, and meaningful stories from her work that highlight the power of presence and connection.

In this episode, we sit down with child life specialist Katie Ransdell to explore how children experience grief and how hospice professionals can better support them. Katie shares her journey into the field of child life, practical insights for working with grieving children, and meaningful stories....

06/06/2026

Myth vs. Fact – Hospice Is Only for Certain Diagnoses

🛑 Myth: Only specific illnesses qualify for hospice.
✅ Fact: Hospice eligibility is based on disease progression and prognosis, not just diagnosis.
Ask if hospice may help.

For more information, please call 855.542.7267 or complete a request by clicking this link below.
https://fs23.formsite.com/mstrayhorn/vhfcnjips3/index.html

06/04/2026

⭐Weekly Spotlight⭐

In the spirit of celebrating the extraordinary qualities that reside within our team, we proudly introduce the "Next Step Recognition Award." This award serves as a testament to the unsung heroes among us, nominated by their peers, whose daily actions embody selflessness, empathy, caring, sympathy, tenderness, and so much more. These remarkable individuals inspire us not in pursuit of recognition but simply because that is who they are.

Today, we recognize Pamela Clear, a Certified Nurse Assistant at Harbor Hospice of Longview.

Please take a moment to read what her coworkers are saying!

Kind words from a coworker:
Pamela goes above and beyond in all that she does. Her caring personality shines in her interactions with patients, families, and coworkers. She goes the extra mile for all of her patients. She is an amazing person and a real asset to Harbor Hospice and the people we serve.

06/03/2026

🌟 Gratitude Alert! 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to our cherished patient's loved one who took the time to share their review! Your words inspire us and fuel our commitment to delivering the best possible hospice experience. We are honored to be able to serve you.

Thank you for being a part of our community and for choosing us.

05/30/2026

Myth vs. Fact – Hospice Means No Faith Support

🛑 Myth: Hospice doesn’t support spiritual needs.
✅ Fact: Hospice offers spiritual care for all beliefs or none based on patient and family wishes.
💙 Support for heart and soul.

For more information, please call 855.542.7267 or complete a request by clicking this link below.
https://fs23.formsite.com/mstrayhorn/vhfcnjips3/index.html

05/29/2026

3 MORE DAYS!!!

🎓 Harbor Foundation Scholarships Now Open!
We're excited to announce that the Harbor Foundation Nursing and Social Worker Scholarships are now accepting applications!
Applications are open May 1 – June 1 at 11:59 PM CST

College Nursing Students:
The Harbor Foundation is dedicated to supporting the next generation of hospice caregivers. Our Nursing Scholarship Program is designed for students pursuing a hospice and palliative care career. Share your passion, journey, and goals, and let us help you take the next step.

College Social Work Students:
We're proud to extend our support to future hospice social workers! If you're studying social work and planning a career in hospice care, we invite you to apply and share how this path has inspired your academic and personal journey.

Together, we are building a compassionate future in hospice and palliative care.

For questions, call us at (409) 981-1888.
Link - https://www.harborfoundation.com/givingback.html

05/26/2026

Lighting the Path: How to Preserve a Loved One's Legacy Using Modern Technology

Dawn Delaloye returns to the Lighting the Path podcast to talk about Reflekta, a digital platform designed to help people preserve memories, stories, and legacies of the people they love.

In this episode, Dawn Delaloye returns to talk about Reflekta, a digital platform designed to help people preserve memories, stories, and legacies of the people they love. Dawn shares the origin story of Reflekta, the need the founders saw, and the mission that continues to shape their work: giving...

05/25/2026

Honoring Our Heroes This Memorial Day

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

At Harbor, we honor the memory of those who gave their lives for our freedom, and we extend our deepest gratitude to their families. On this solemn day, we also hold close the veterans and military families we have had the privilege of caring for.

May we all reflect on their legacy