Agnesian HealthCare expands care options for patients
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the need for regular care continues
Even under a stay-at-home order, patients still require access to the care they need. That’s why Agnesian HealthCare, a member of SSM Health, continues to offer high-quality care to patients and communities.
Coronavirus and you: Some FAQs
The coronavirus that has caused numerous deaths in China is a source of concern worldwide. Like any public health issue, questions about coronavirus are on many people’s minds.
‘There are no words’
“There are no words.” It’s a cliche used often and casually in conversation. It means that we can’t explain how we feel or that something is so unreal that we can’t believe it has happened.
Grieving at one's own pace
At the Agnesian HealthCare Bereavement Center, one service we offer is one-on-one support for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. We offer free support to both children and adults during the grieving process following the death of a significant person in their life.
Managing pain after loss
The journey of grief is painful. The pain is emotional, physical and mental. It might mean our bones and joints ache and it definitely means that our heart aches. Is there a day that will come when we don’t miss our loved ones or feel that ache? I hear this question often.
Treating yourself like you treat others
“When you stop worrying about what you cannot control, you have time to change the things you can control. And that changes everything.” - Marcandangel
Self-care important to health, well-being
Kelly Hanson, MA
Agnesian HealthCare Bereavement Specialist
“Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” -Eleanor Brown
Give yourself permission
Let me introduce myself. I am a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend. During the day, I can be found as a bereavement specialist, a Cub Scout Den leader, a Sunday School teacher, a school volunteer. I spend my days cooking, cleaning and running taxi for my family.
Resolve Through Sharing helped this mom cope with loss
Sometimes events touch your life in a way that you will always remember - where you were, when it happened and the people that were with you.