Anchor Health

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

One doctor for the heart. Another for the lungs. A specialist for pain. Several prescriptions, appointments and instructions to keep track of.

Then something changes. Your loved one develops a new symptom, and you're left wondering whether it's related to a medication, their illness or something else.

Who do you call first?

Palliative care may provide additional support alongside ongoing medical treatment. Depending on the program, a palliative care team can help address symptoms, medication concerns and communication between healthcare providers.

At Anchor Health, we understand how difficult it can be to manage a serious illness while trying to make the right decisions for someone you love.

If you're wondering who's looking at the bigger picture of your loved one's care, contact Anchor Health to learn whether palliative care may be an option.

10/19/2026

Most people think hospice is a last resort. That is far from the truth.

Hospice is not what happens when medicine has failed. It is what happens when the goal of care shifts from curing a disease to living as fully as possible for as long as possible.

That shift can happen months before the final weeks. It can happen alongside treatment. It can happen the moment a serious diagnosis changes everything and a family realizes they need more support than their medical team alone can provide.

The families who make that call earlier almost always say the same thing afterward. They wish they had done it sooner because it meant finally having the right people in the room.

Hospice is not the end of hope. It is a kind of hope that measures success not in test results but in comfort, dignity, and time spent the way the patient actually wants to spend it.

Anchor Health Hospice and Palliative Care serves families across California who are ready to make that shift, on their terms, with a team that shows up fully for whatever comes next.

Not a surrender. A decision.

If you are a physician, a case manager, or a family weighing your options, send us a message. We are one conversation away.

10/16/2026

Throwback!! The SD 2026 Annual Skills Fair was everything we hoped it would be and more.

Our San Diego team came together to share skills, learn from one another, and celebrate with some serious 80s energy in the room.

A special thank you to Nallely Torres, Business Office Manager and Clinical Team Coordinator, for capturing this moment and sharing it with so much heart. It says everything about the people who make Anchor Health Hospice and Palliative Care what it is.

When a team that does some of the hardest work in healthcare can show up for each other like this, that is worth celebrating.

Tag a teammate who brought their best to the fair.

10/14/2026

Your doctor says your condition is stable. Your treatment is working as expected, but you're still dealing with fatigue, pain, nausea or shortness of breath.

You may be sleeping poorly, struggling with daily activities or finding that symptoms are affecting your quality of life.

If your condition is stable, shouldn't you feel better?

Not necessarily. A stable medical condition doesn't always mean symptoms are well controlled.

For people living with serious illness, palliative care may provide an additional layer of support alongside ongoing treatment. It focuses on symptom management, comfort and helping patients communicate their care goals.

At Anchor Health, we believe how you feel between medical appointments deserves attention, too.

If you're living with a serious illness in the East Bay or Sacramento area, contact Anchor Health to learn whether palliative care may help you manage ongoing symptoms.

10/13/2026

October belongs to breast cancer awareness. And it should.

Early detection saves lives. Research saves lives. The conversations this month starts matter enormously.

And yet there are women moving through this month quietly.

Women for whom the diagnosis did not come early enough, or whose cancer came back, or whose path looks different from the stories being celebrated.

They are scrolling past the pink ribbons while carrying something the awareness campaigns were not built to hold.

This post is for them. And for everyone who loves them.

At Anchor Health Hospice and Palliative Care, we believe that every chapter of a serious illness deserves the same quality of care, presence, and compassion as any other.

Not just the chapters with hopeful endings.

If you or someone you love is navigating breast cancer and the road ahead feels uncertain, please reach out. We are here.

10/09/2026

⚓ Please join us in welcoming two members of the Anchor Health Hospice and Palliative Care team!

We're delighted to welcome Ara H. as our Chief Financial Officer and welcome back Jaclyn Sanders as our North County & Coastal Account Manager.

As CFO, Ara plays an important role in overseeing the financial health of our organization, helping ensure Anchor Health has the resources and stability to continue providing quality care to patients and families.

Jaclyn returns to Anchor Health with a strong connection to our mission and the communities we serve. In her role, she'll help strengthen relationships with healthcare partners and connect families with information and support as they explore hospice and palliative care options.

At Anchor Health, compassionate patient care is made possible by the people working both behind the scenes and directly within our communities.

Ara, we're excited to have you join us, and Jaclyn, welcome home! We look forward to all that you'll contribute to the Anchor Health team.

10/06/2026

Your Doctor Mentioned Hospice. Now What?

Sometimes the word "hospice" comes up during a medical appointment before a family feels ready for it.

You may leave wondering:

Does this mean we have to make a decision today?

Who determines whether my loved one qualifies?

What happens after a hospice referral?

What kind of help would we actually receive?

Start by asking questions.

A hospice referral opens the door to a conversation about your loved one's condition, care needs and goals. The hospice team can help you understand eligibility, available services and what care could look like for your family.

At Anchor Health, we want families to understand their options before making decisions about care.

If hospice has recently been mentioned for someone you love, contact our team. You don't need to have all the answers before starting the conversation.

We provide hospice and palliative care across Northern and Southern California.

10/02/2026

It's 2:00 a.m. and something has changed.

Your loved one seems more uncomfortable. You're worried, and you don't know whether you should wait until morning.

This is one of the reasons 24/7 hospice support matters.

Once your loved one is enrolled in hospice care with Anchor Health, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to call, consult, triage and visit as needed.

Serious illness doesn't follow business hours, and families shouldn't be left wondering who they can call when symptoms change or questions come up overnight.

When you're choosing a hospice provider, ask what "24/7 support" actually means.

Who answers the phone?

What happens next?

When can someone come to you?

Those questions matter.

If you're considering hospice care for someone you love, contact Anchor Health to learn how our team supports patients and families day and night.