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05 Apr 2024

Life Begins at 88: A Tribute to My Physiotherapist

05 Apr 2024

Life Begins at 88: A Tribute to My Physiotherapist
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29 Feb 2024

Young Musings on Death, Dying and Grief

29 Feb 2024

Young Musings on Death, Dying and Grief
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24 Jan 2024

Mike’s Living Funeral – The Last Act of Love

24 Jan 2024

Mike’s Living Funeral – The Last Act of Love
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26 Dec 2023

Happy Feet

26 Dec 2023

Happy Feet
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30 Nov 2023

The Ones Left Behind

30 Nov 2023

The Ones Left Behind
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27 Oct 2023

Fright and Delight

27 Oct 2023

Fright and Delight
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04 Aug 2023

A Soft Spot for Young Families

04 Aug 2023

A Soft Spot for Young Families
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04 Aug 2023

A 20-Year Marathon

04 Aug 2023

A 20-Year Marathon
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04 Aug 2023

Clinching the Nurses’ Merit Award

04 Aug 2023

Clinching the Nurses’ Merit Award
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04 Aug 2023

Angels in Pink, Beacons of Light

04 Aug 2023

Angels in Pink, Beacons of Light
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17 Jun 2023

Staying Clean: A Son’s Greatest Gift

17 Jun 2023

Staying Clean: A Son’s Greatest Gift
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12 May 2023

A Mother’s Love, From Dawn to Dusk

12 May 2023

A Mother’s Love, From Dawn to Dusk
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16 Mar 2023

Where there is breath, there is hope

16 Mar 2023

Where there is breath, there is hope
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08 Feb 2023

A Love Story, 50 Years in the Making

08 Feb 2023

A Love Story, 50 Years in the Making
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29 Dec 2022

Granny, I Love You

29 Dec 2022

Granny, I Love You
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29 Dec 2022

A Powerful Narrative

29 Dec 2022

A Powerful Narrative
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29 Dec 2022

Behind the Scenes: Our Vigil Angels

29 Dec 2022

Behind the Scenes: Our Vigil Angels
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29 Dec 2022

A Light That Burns Bright

29 Dec 2022

A Light That Burns Bright
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29 Dec 2022

以善完结

29 Dec 2022

以善完结
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28 Oct 2022

美好的一天

28 Oct 2022

美好的一天
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28 Oct 2022

The Last Goodbye

28 Oct 2022

The Last Goodbye
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28 Oct 2022

Terminal Discharge – Preparing for the Final Journey

28 Oct 2022

Terminal Discharge – Preparing for the Final Journey
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28 Oct 2022

The Silent Grievers

28 Oct 2022

The Silent Grievers
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28 Oct 2022

Behind the Scenes: Meet HCA’s Volunteer Management & Engagement Team

28 Oct 2022

Behind the Scenes: Meet HCA’s Volunteer Management & Engagement Team
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31 Aug 2022

Amelia’s Voice

31 Aug 2022

Amelia’s Voice
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31 Aug 2022

Life Transformations

31 Aug 2022

Life Transformations
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31 Aug 2022

The Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts

31 Aug 2022

The Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts
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31 Aug 2022

触碰感官

31 Aug 2022

触碰感官
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28 Aug 2022

A Calling for Life

28 Aug 2022

A Calling for Life
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30 Jun 2022

沉默的爱

30 Jun 2022

沉默的爱
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30 Jun 2022

A Son’s Love

30 Jun 2022

A Son’s Love
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30 Jun 2022

Remember Me

30 Jun 2022

Remember Me
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30 Jun 2022

Our Life Stories

30 Jun 2022

Our Life Stories
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30 Jun 2022

Behind the Scenes: Oasis@Outram

30 Jun 2022

Behind the Scenes: Oasis@Outram
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29 Apr 2022

Bringing Art to Care

29 Apr 2022

Bringing Art to Care
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29 Apr 2022

社工的特质

29 Apr 2022

社工的特质
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29 Apr 2022

The Language of Caregiving

29 Apr 2022

The Language of Caregiving
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29 Apr 2022

Celebrating Mothers

29 Apr 2022

Celebrating Mothers
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29 Apr 2022

HCA’s Goalkeeper

29 Apr 2022

HCA’s Goalkeeper
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01 Apr 2022

Our transition to CLG

01 Apr 2022

Our transition to CLG
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28 Feb 2022

A Blend of Friendship and Kopi

28 Feb 2022

A Blend of Friendship and Kopi
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28 Feb 2022

Honouring Prof Cynthia Goh

28 Feb 2022

Honouring Prof Cynthia Goh
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28 Feb 2022

Caregivers Matter Too

28 Feb 2022

Caregivers Matter Too
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28 Feb 2022

The Final Act of Love

28 Feb 2022

The Final Act of Love
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28 Feb 2022

一份珍贵的礼物

28 Feb 2022

一份珍贵的礼物
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31 Dec 2021

The Meaning of Giving

31 Dec 2021

The Meaning of Giving
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31 Dec 2021

施与受

31 Dec 2021

施与受
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31 Dec 2021

Ride for Life

31 Dec 2021

Ride for Life
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31 Dec 2021

Giving Love, Celebrating Life

31 Dec 2021

Giving Love, Celebrating Life
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31 Dec 2021

Beautiful Transformations

31 Dec 2021

Beautiful Transformations
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31 Dec 2021

HCA Committees & Members

31 Dec 2021

HCA Committees & Members
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30 Dec 2021

Precious Gems 68 – The Final Chapter

30 Dec 2021

Precious Gems 68 – The Final Chapter
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03 Dec 2021

Precious Gems 67 – Our Rock and Roll Stars – Our Volunteers

03 Dec 2021

Precious Gems 67 – Our Rock and Roll Stars – Our Volunteers
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10 Nov 2021

Precious Gems 66 – New Home, New Hope

10 Nov 2021

Precious Gems 66 – New Home, New Hope
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29 Oct 2021

The Change-Maker

29 Oct 2021

The Change-Maker
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29 Oct 2021

Finding Answers

29 Oct 2021

Finding Answers
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29 Oct 2021

Legacy of Love

29 Oct 2021

Legacy of Love
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29 Oct 2021

Stepping Up to the Challenge

29 Oct 2021

Stepping Up to the Challenge
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29 Oct 2021

故事保管员

29 Oct 2021

故事保管员
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06 Oct 2021

Precious Gems 65 – PRESENCE of our Vigil Angels

06 Oct 2021

Precious Gems 65 – PRESENCE of our Vigil Angels
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02 Sep 2021

Precious Gems 64 – Remembering our Loved Ones

02 Sep 2021

Precious Gems 64 – Remembering our Loved Ones
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31 Aug 2021

Rooted in Care

31 Aug 2021

Rooted in Care
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31 Aug 2021

护士节

31 Aug 2021

护士节
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31 Aug 2021

Palliative Care 101

31 Aug 2021

Palliative Care 101
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31 Aug 2021

My Nurse, My Teacher

31 Aug 2021

My Nurse, My Teacher
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31 Aug 2021

Angels in Pink

31 Aug 2021

Angels in Pink
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05 Aug 2021

Precious Gems 63 – The Invisible GEMS

05 Aug 2021

Precious Gems 63 – The Invisible GEMS
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01 Jul 2021

The Parents in Our Lives

01 Jul 2021

The Parents in Our Lives
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01 Jul 2021

Password: Remember Me

01 Jul 2021

Password: Remember Me
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01 Jul 2021

A Legacy For Tomorrow

01 Jul 2021

A Legacy For Tomorrow
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01 Jul 2021

A Warrior’s Mum

01 Jul 2021

A Warrior’s Mum
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30 Jun 2021

Precious Gems 62 – Each so precious!

30 Jun 2021

Precious Gems 62 – Each so precious!
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31 May 2021

Precious Gems 61 – An OASIS for all

31 May 2021

Precious Gems 61 – An OASIS for all
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30 Apr 2021

Precious Gems 60 – The Love of my Life

30 Apr 2021

Precious Gems 60 – The Love of my Life
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28 Apr 2021

On the Brink

28 Apr 2021

On the Brink
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28 Apr 2021

Little Gems

28 Apr 2021

Little Gems
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28 Apr 2021

A Balancing Act

28 Apr 2021

A Balancing Act
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28 Apr 2021

Shooting Stars in the Dark

28 Apr 2021

Shooting Stars in the Dark
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28 Apr 2021

The Grief Journey

28 Apr 2021

The Grief Journey
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01 Apr 2021

Precious Gems 59 – Precious Moments behind the Scenes

01 Apr 2021

Precious Gems 59 – Precious Moments behind the Scenes
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01 Mar 2021

Precious Gems 58 – Gems in our midst

01 Mar 2021

Precious Gems 58 – Gems in our midst
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26 Feb 2021

Beyond Blood Ties

26 Feb 2021

Beyond Blood Ties
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26 Feb 2021

Man’s Best Friend

26 Feb 2021

Man’s Best Friend
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26 Feb 2021

Family by Choice

26 Feb 2021

Family by Choice
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26 Feb 2021

The Seasons of Art

26 Feb 2021

The Seasons of Art
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26 Feb 2021

Celebration of Life

26 Feb 2021

Celebration of Life
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29 Jan 2021

Precious Gems 57 – Angels still in training

29 Jan 2021

Precious Gems 57 – Angels still in training
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01 Jan 2021

Precious Gems 56 – Year End Blessings

01 Jan 2021

Precious Gems 56 – Year End Blessings
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30 Dec 2020

Reaching the Summit

30 Dec 2020

Reaching the Summit
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30 Dec 2020

Healing Through Giving

30 Dec 2020

Healing Through Giving
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30 Dec 2020

Builders of Memories

30 Dec 2020

Builders of Memories
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30 Dec 2020

Bringing Smiles

30 Dec 2020

Bringing Smiles
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30 Dec 2020

Championing the Cause

30 Dec 2020

Championing the Cause
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01 Dec 2020

“Precious Gems 55” – “It Only Takes a Spark to Get the Fire Going” – Kurt Kaiser

01 Dec 2020

“Precious Gems 55” – “It Only Takes a Spark to Get the Fire Going” – Kurt Kaiser
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01 Nov 2020

“Precious Gems 54” – We CARE

01 Nov 2020

“Precious Gems 54” – We CARE
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30 Oct 2020

Unsung Heroes

30 Oct 2020

Unsung Heroes
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30 Oct 2020

Pursuing Research in Palliative Care

30 Oct 2020

Pursuing Research in Palliative Care
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30 Oct 2020

Healing through Art

30 Oct 2020

Healing through Art
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30 Oct 2020

Scaling Greater Heights

30 Oct 2020

Scaling Greater Heights
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30 Oct 2020

A Calling with a Purpose

30 Oct 2020

A Calling with a Purpose
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01 Oct 2020

“Precious Gems 53” – Prelude to the Olympics

01 Oct 2020

“Precious Gems 53” – Prelude to the Olympics
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01 Sep 2020

“Precious Gems 52” – My Beaming Bride

01 Sep 2020

“Precious Gems 52” – My Beaming Bride
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31 Aug 2020

The Heart of Charity

31 Aug 2020

The Heart of Charity
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31 Aug 2020

Fleeting Yet Unforgettable Friendships

31 Aug 2020

Fleeting Yet Unforgettable Friendships
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31 Aug 2020

Celebrating Nurses

31 Aug 2020

Celebrating Nurses
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31 Aug 2020

Life’s Lessons

31 Aug 2020

Life’s Lessons
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31 Aug 2020

Journey of Endurance

31 Aug 2020

Journey of Endurance
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29 Jul 2020

“Precious Gems 51”- Our StarPALS Children Remembered

29 Jul 2020

“Precious Gems 51”- Our StarPALS Children Remembered
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03 Jul 2020

“Precious Gems 50”- Brotherhood

03 Jul 2020

“Precious Gems 50”- Brotherhood
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30 Jun 2020

The Family Hero

30 Jun 2020

The Family Hero
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30 Jun 2020

Solidarity in Seclusion

30 Jun 2020

Solidarity in Seclusion
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30 Jun 2020

Navigating Death in a Pandemic

30 Jun 2020

Navigating Death in a Pandemic
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30 Jun 2020

The Virtual Touch

30 Jun 2020

The Virtual Touch
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30 Jun 2020

A Mother’s Feats

30 Jun 2020

A Mother’s Feats
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23 Jun 2020

2020 Board and Senior Management Annual Strategy Review with Patron

23 Jun 2020

2020 Board and Senior Management Annual Strategy Review with Patron
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01 Jun 2020

“Precious Gems 49”- My Team, My Precious Gems!

01 Jun 2020

“Precious Gems 49”- My Team, My Precious Gems!
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30 Apr 2020

The Heart of Humanity

30 Apr 2020

The Heart of Humanity
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30 Apr 2020

A Social Calling

30 Apr 2020

A Social Calling
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30 Apr 2020

Love Transcends All

30 Apr 2020

Love Transcends All
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30 Apr 2020

Driven by Hope

30 Apr 2020

Driven by Hope
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30 Apr 2020

The Voices of HCA

30 Apr 2020

The Voices of HCA
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29 Apr 2020

“Precious Gems 48”- Extraordinary Gifts of Love

29 Apr 2020

“Precious Gems 48”- Extraordinary Gifts of Love
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27 Apr 2020

The Marathon of Caregiving

27 Apr 2020

The Marathon of Caregiving
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30 Mar 2020

“Precious Gems 47”- Patients always First

30 Mar 2020

“Precious Gems 47”- Patients always First
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02 Mar 2020

“Precious Gems 46”- Braveheart Gems in HCA

02 Mar 2020

“Precious Gems 46”- Braveheart Gems in HCA
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28 Feb 2020

An Enduring Spark

28 Feb 2020

An Enduring Spark
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28 Feb 2020

When Pillars Fall

28 Feb 2020

When Pillars Fall
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28 Feb 2020

Staying United in the Face of COVID-19

28 Feb 2020

Staying United in the Face of COVID-19
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28 Feb 2020

Capturing Memories

28 Feb 2020

Capturing Memories
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28 Feb 2020

The Three Musketeers

28 Feb 2020

The Three Musketeers
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04 Feb 2020

“Precious Gems 45”- Bath time for little Roger!

04 Feb 2020

“Precious Gems 45”- Bath time for little Roger!
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02 Jan 2020

“Precious Gems 44”- Blessings and Hope

02 Jan 2020

“Precious Gems 44”- Blessings and Hope
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01 Jan 2020

Life’s Meaning

01 Jan 2020

Life’s Meaning
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01 Jan 2020

The Story of Elijah

01 Jan 2020

The Story of Elijah
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31 Dec 2019

Beauty at the Fingertips

31 Dec 2019

Beauty at the Fingertips
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31 Dec 2019

Meaning in Every Moment

31 Dec 2019

Meaning in Every Moment
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31 Dec 2019

A Will of Iron

31 Dec 2019

A Will of Iron
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09 Dec 2019

“Precious Gems 43”- The Last Days

09 Dec 2019

“Precious Gems 43”- The Last Days
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01 Nov 2019

“Precious Gems 42”- The Magic Purple Glove

01 Nov 2019

“Precious Gems 42”- The Magic Purple Glove
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31 Oct 2019

The Marathon of Volunteering

31 Oct 2019

The Marathon of Volunteering
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31 Oct 2019

The Dandelion Ride

31 Oct 2019

The Dandelion Ride
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31 Oct 2019

A Good Day: A Grandmother’s Love

31 Oct 2019

A Good Day: A Grandmother’s Love
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31 Oct 2019

Finding Hope

31 Oct 2019

Finding Hope
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31 Oct 2019

Honouring the Unsung Heroes

31 Oct 2019

Honouring the Unsung Heroes
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01 Oct 2019

“Precious Gems 41”- We love our Volunteers!

01 Oct 2019

“Precious Gems 41”- We love our Volunteers!
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03 Sep 2019

“Precious Gems 40”- Simple and Satisfied

03 Sep 2019

“Precious Gems 40”- Simple and Satisfied
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30 Aug 2019

A Good Day: Furry Love

30 Aug 2019

A Good Day: Furry Love
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30 Aug 2019

The Last Three Days

30 Aug 2019

The Last Three Days
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30 Aug 2019

Cogs in the Wheel

30 Aug 2019

Cogs in the Wheel
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30 Aug 2019

Light in the Darkness

30 Aug 2019

Light in the Darkness
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30 Aug 2019

Creating Meaning

30 Aug 2019

Creating Meaning
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31 Jul 2019

“Precious Gems 39”- Staying Strong Despite Life’s Curveballs

31 Jul 2019

“Precious Gems 39”- Staying Strong Despite Life’s Curveballs
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04 Jul 2019

“Precious Gems 38”- Courageous as a Blue Topaz Warm as the Sun

04 Jul 2019

“Precious Gems 38”- Courageous as a Blue Topaz Warm as the Sun
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28 Jun 2019

A Good Day: Unspoken Happiness

28 Jun 2019

A Good Day: Unspoken Happiness
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28 Jun 2019

A Better Tomorrow

28 Jun 2019

A Better Tomorrow
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28 Jun 2019

Why is ACP so Important?

28 Jun 2019

Why is ACP so Important?
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28 Jun 2019

A New Home

28 Jun 2019

A New Home
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28 Jun 2019

Beyond the Call of Duty

28 Jun 2019

Beyond the Call of Duty
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29 May 2019

“Precious Gems 37”- He’s a jolly good fellow

29 May 2019

“Precious Gems 37”- He’s a jolly good fellow
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15 May 2019

Hope – The Fuel to Persevere

15 May 2019

Hope – The Fuel to Persevere
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02 May 2019

“Precious Gems 36”- Gems are precious. Buddies are priceless.

02 May 2019

“Precious Gems 36”- Gems are precious. Buddies are priceless.
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30 Apr 2019

Celebrating 30 Years of HCA Hospice

30 Apr 2019

Celebrating 30 Years of HCA Hospice
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30 Apr 2019

The Future of Hospice Care

30 Apr 2019

The Future of Hospice Care
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30 Apr 2019

A Special Gift

30 Apr 2019

A Special Gift
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30 Apr 2019

A Good Day: Rays of Sunshine

30 Apr 2019

A Good Day: Rays of Sunshine
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30 Apr 2019

Life’s Calling

30 Apr 2019

Life’s Calling
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05 Apr 2019

“Precious Gems 35”- She ain’t heavy, she’s my daughter.

05 Apr 2019

“Precious Gems 35”- She ain’t heavy, she’s my daughter.
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08 Mar 2019

“Precious Gems 34”- Our Heroic Gems

08 Mar 2019

“Precious Gems 34”- Our Heroic Gems
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28 Feb 2019

Remembering the Superstars

28 Feb 2019

Remembering the Superstars
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28 Feb 2019

A Child’s Love

28 Feb 2019

A Child’s Love
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28 Feb 2019

Debunking the Myths of Paediatric Palliative Care

28 Feb 2019

Debunking the Myths of Paediatric Palliative Care
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28 Feb 2019

Hands to Love

28 Feb 2019

Hands to Love
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28 Feb 2019

HCA Public Forum: Talking to Your Kid about Illness, Death and Dying

28 Feb 2019

HCA Public Forum: Talking to Your Kid about Illness, Death and Dying
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28 Feb 2019

A Good Day: Last Hopes

28 Feb 2019

A Good Day: Last Hopes
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31 Jan 2019

“Precious Gems 33”- Creating More Good days

31 Jan 2019

“Precious Gems 33”- Creating More Good days
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31 Dec 2018

“Precious Gems 32”- Reflections

31 Dec 2018

“Precious Gems 32”- Reflections
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26 Dec 2018

Time’s Significance

26 Dec 2018

Time’s Significance
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26 Dec 2018

Memories, Love and Hope

26 Dec 2018

Memories, Love and Hope
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26 Dec 2018

Hands and Hearts

26 Dec 2018

Hands and Hearts
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26 Dec 2018

“Precious Gems 31”- Our beneficiaries – Remembered and Love

26 Dec 2018

“Precious Gems 31”- Our beneficiaries – Remembered and Love
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26 Dec 2018

A Day in the Life of a Palliative Care Doctor

26 Dec 2018

A Day in the Life of a Palliative Care Doctor
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26 Dec 2018

The Final Touch

26 Dec 2018

The Final Touch
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26 Dec 2018

Five Tips to Manage Grief During the Holidays

26 Dec 2018

Five Tips to Manage Grief During the Holidays
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06 Dec 2018

HCA Clinches Charity Transparency Award for Third Year Running

06 Dec 2018

HCA Clinches Charity Transparency Award for Third Year Running
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