George Mark Children’s House Holds Annual Service of Remembrance George Mark Children’s House held its annual Service of Remembrance, on December 10, Worldwide Candle Lighting Day, to honor and remember the 348 George Mark children who have passed away. Over two dozen bereaved George Mark families joined together with the care team at the House…
[Hospice News] Dr. Kathy Hull, GMCH founder, shares her perspective on the essential skills needed in palliative care training, emphasizing communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and whole-person care. Read more in this informative Palliative Care News article.
[CBS News – KPIX] George Mark’s programming partner, Sonrise Equestrian Foundation, runs Traveling Tails, a program that brings miniature horses into children’s hospices and care homes. Juliette Goodrich reports.
This August 30, George Mark Children’s House is proud to mark National Grief Awareness Day to share its important mission that provides public awareness for grief and to support the creation of space to mourn a loss. I’m Shekinah Eliassen, CEO of George Mark Children’s House. I’m also a bereaved parent. Our first son, Lars,…
[Hospice News] Expanding pediatric inpatient hospice care faces significant challenges, and George Mark Children’s House is recognized as one of the few dedicated facilities in the U.S. meeting this critical need in this compelling Palliative Care News article.
CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, when we celebrate and give thanks to all of those who generously give their time, energy, and expertise to make the world a better place. The dedicated volunteers here at George Mark Children’s House are an integral part of the life-affirming care and comfort provided to…
WHAT IS THE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP AT GMCH? Our Bereavement Support Group is a new six-week virtual support program, beginning in February 2023, for families who have had a child die while being cared for at the House, or have had a child receive respite care here. To ensure privacy, establish trust, and foster a…
[Wild 94.9] Bay Area radio legend JV (Jeff Vandergrift) entertained for over 30 years with humor, pranks, and a deep commitment to helping families in need, notably through his support of Candy Cane Lane and other programs at George Mark.
CARING FOR THE CAREGIVERS WHO ARE THE CAREGIVERS AT GMCH? George Mark Children’s House is an extraordinary community of caregivers, spanning the families, core caregivers and the entire extended GMCH team. Our core caregivers are the extremely skilled nurses and hands-on clinical staff who provide bedside physical care. They address the physical, emotional, and social…
Nursing Education and Training Initiative A message from Shekinah Eliassen, CEO, George Mark Children’s House Pediatric palliative nursing is a critically needed nursing specialty that is both a rewarding and unique line of work. In this blog, I’m proud to introduce Jenny Zettler Rhodes, RN, MSN, who serves as Nurse Educator and Recruiter here…
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