Alleo Health System

10/29/2021

Worldwide, one in four people will have a stroke during their lifetime according to the American Stroke Association. Knowing the signs of a stroke can save lives. All you have to do is remember the acronym F.A.S.T. Help us spread the word and raise awareness in honor of World Stroke Day. Learn more: https://www.stroke.org/en/about-the-american-stroke-association/world-stroke-day

10/27/2021

A major misconception about hospice care is that it is only for cancer patients. That is simply not the case. Hospice eligibility is based on prognosis, not diagnosis. Anyone with a terminal illness may be eligible for hospice care.

10/22/2021

Is anxiety an overlooked stage of grief? Author and Grief Expert Claire Bidwell Smith recently joined Tracy Wood on her Grave to Great podcast to unpack anxiety’s role in the grieving process. Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Google Podcasts.

10/20/2021

The typical life expectancy of a patient in need of hospice care is 6 months or less. However, it is not uncommon for some patients to live longer.

10/18/2021

“I think one of the most wonderful things we can do for kids is teach them about grief, and teach them that they have the capacity to survive their feelings, even the most intense ones.”

Parents, we understand how important it is to help a child learn how to express themselves and cope when a loved one has a life-limiting illness. This article has some great tips that we really feel can help.

As their father fights to live, my children and I learn how to grieve.

10/15/2021

Wow, can you believe that the month of October is basically halfway over! What is your favorite thing about this time of year?

10/14/2021

1 in 8 women in the US will develop breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we encourage all women over the age of 40 to schedule their annual mammograms. Let’s work together to stop cancer in its tracks. For more information, visit Susan G. Komen website: https://bit.ly/3v2h3pq

10/09/2021

Today is World Hospice & Palliative Care Day, and we would like to thank everyone involved in helping us make a difference. It is our honor and privilege to provide families across the Southeast with the care they need and deserve. 💙

10/06/2021

Studies have shown that pulmonary patients under hospice care live an average of three precious months longer than they would have otherwise. Learn more about how our Clear Journey program can help your loved one with COPD: https://bit.ly/3nZjB6h

10/04/2021

Parents, your child's health is extremely important. We want your babies to live a happy, healthy life. In honor of National Child Health Day, we encourage you to schedule your child's yearly checkup if he or she has not already had one.

10/01/2021

Make a difference in someone's life today by sharing a smile! ☺️

09/29/2021

Processing grief as a teenager can be extremely difficult. Our team is here to help. In November, we will be hosting three Teen Tuesday virtual grief support sessions. Registration is required, and the deadline to apply is October 26th. Register today: https://bit.ly/3AthieU