Foothills Compassionate Care Supports the Return of the Barbara Schmidt Millar Triathlon After a seven-year absence, the Barbara Schmidt Millar Triathlon once again brought together women, families, friends and community supporters to celebrate life, honor the memory of Barbara Schmidt Millar, and raise funds for vital breast cancer services in our community. On Sunday, August […]
Foothills Compassionate Care Brings Global “Before I Die” Public Art Project to Nevada County GRASS VALLEY, Calif. — Foothills Compassionate Care (FCC) announced the installation of “Before I Die,” a community art board inspired by an international public art movement originated by artist Candy Chang. The Before I Die project has inspired more than 5,000 […]
Local Nurse Goes to Washington DC to meet with elected officials about Hospice Fraud Last month, at end of June, Registered Nurse, Kellie Bolle of Foothills Compassionate Care, traveled to Washington DC to meet with elected officials on the issue of fraud, waste and abuse in hospice care. Widespread hospice fraud has been documented in […]
Tom’s Uncommon Journey of Volunteer Companioning By Meredith Melgar, Volunteer Coordinator, Foothills Compassionate Care In hospice care, time is precious. Most patients are only on service for a matter of months, sometimes just days. Volunteers often join families for a brief but meaningful chapter. That’s why Tom’s relationship with one of our patients is something […]