The Merger On July 30, 1997, Hospice Ministries, Inc, was established with a merger between Whispering Pines Hospice, an inpatient residential hospice facility n south Jackson, and Hospice of Central Mississippi, an in-home hospice agency serving terminally ill...

With the need for quality hospice care in the state rapidly expanding beyond its regional reach, Hospice of Central Mississippi (HOCM) established a Brookhaven office in October 1992 with the help of the willing Hearts Circle of the King’s Daughters Medical Center....

Whispering Pines Hospice accepted its first patients in 1991 after a committee formed by the bishops of the Catholic, Episcopal, and United Methodist Churches in Mississippi had begun working two years earlier to establish a residential facility for patients who were...

In 1988 while practicing as a medical oncologist, I realized that patients with chronic illnesses were not always getting the special end-of-life care that they desperately needed. In their last days, weeks, or months, patients should be able to be in a comfortable...

Two years after breaking ground, the Dedication and Blessing of the new facility for Hospice Ministries, Inc., in Ridgeland were held. It was only fitting that representatives from the three church groups who originally established Whispering Pines Hospice were...

Building a new inpatient facility that could accommodate 50 patients was a vision from the beginning of the formation of Hospice Ministries. This would not have been possible without gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations who shared this same passion...

As part of fulfilling the mission of Hospice Ministries, the stained-glass mural provides inspiration and solace in the lives of families that the center serves. When originally crafted, each aspect of the glass was carefully thought out, representing a unique...

Through the years, Hospice Ministries has served families and patients of all ages and from all walks of life. Although every story is different and unique, there is one common denominator– there is always grief. Grief for adolescents and children can be especially...

Since Cicely Saunders started the hospice movement in England some 60 years ago, patients and families have been cared for by a hospice team. Unlike traditional medical care where the focus is on the physical care that is provided by the physician, hospice utilizes a...

John, our hospice aide, came into our home with a sweet presence that seemed to enter the door before him. This lovely man spoke to Troy as if he was sitting at a table waiting for his coffee, and John was there to deliver it. He moved with ease and understanding of...

Carolyn Stephens is a registered nurse who was first exposed to hospice as a young ER nurse when she was living in Florida. Although the ER was fast-paced and had its own set of rewards, she felt like she was missing out on something. That something was the emotional...

As I think back to my time at Hospice Ministries in the role of Clinical Director I remember often telling people both professionally and personally how rewarding taking care of hospice patients was. The interdisciplinary team approach allows hospice patients and...

In October 2010, this sweet lady attended a volunteer training session at HospiceMinistries to see if this ministry would be a fit for her retirement. The rest is history, as they say. She could be described as a quiet, compassionate servant. She has been called on...

Many people could use numerous words to describe Mrs. Rachel Bullock, but a sweet giving soul is how I describe her. She did not want to have her name on a list as a volunteer, but she, with all her being, wanted to serve and be a blessing to others. She never met a...

At Hospice Ministries, there are many volunteers who work behind the scenes to aid in operations. Mark Maloney is one of these special behind the scenes players on the Hospice Ministries volunteer team. His service began three years ago after his wife Libby Marley, a...

The Flower Ministry of Hospice Ministries Luther Burbank said, “Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine for the soul.” Flowers often remind us of home and of happy times during seasons of life. It is doubtful...

Brandy Byrd tells this about her husband Randy. “We were saving up for M-Braves season tickets this year because we were optimistic that Randy would be able to go. He knew every player, and he particularly liked Kyle Wright. When we were having a bad night on the...

Sam Owens was diagnosed more than three years ago with B-cell lymphoma. Even though he initially obtained a remission, his life was never the same. He was in and out of the hospital, struggled with many symptoms, and later had a recurrence.“There were many treatments...