It was a wonderful evening at our Gordon Hospice House Black & White Gala! Thank you to everyone who attended, and to our sponsors, gala committee, staff, and volunteers who made this evening possible! It was held at the Statesville Country Club. More pictures to come! Thank you to a few of our amazing sponsors: Presenting Sponsors: Raymer Oil Company …
PAST EVENT: Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County hosted a Clergy Appreciation Breakfast on September 16th, 2026 at our Gordon Hospice House. This was open to any clergy that would like to attend. Lynn Kunkle, Director of Chaplaincy & Bereavement Care Services for HPCIC presented “The H Word- Taking the Fear Out of Hospice & Palliative Care”. HPCIC supports …
PAST EVENT: The Love We Carry: Community Grief Support for Parents After Stillbirth or Infant Loss (6-Week Session) The death of a baby can bring a profound and often complicated grief. Parents may experience sadness, anger, guilt, loneliness, questions, or feelings that are difficult to put into words. Sometimes it can feel as though others do not fully understand the …
PAST EVENT: Companions in Grief – Pathways through Grief: A 6-week Grief Support Session Starting on September 10th, 2026, our Bridges team began a no-cost grief support session for women of all ages who are grieving the death of a spouse/partner. Led by Teresa Stewart-Stafford. This group will continue for 6 weeks at the Brown Family Grief Center, 2351 Simonton …
PAST EVENT: Forward Together – Young Hearts Healing (6-Week Session): Starting on September 9th, 2026, our Bridges team began a no-cost grief support session for young men & women who are grieving the death of a spouse/partner. Led by Teresa Stewart-Stafford. This group will continue for 6 weeks at the Brown Family Grief Center, 2351 Simonton Rd, Statesville, NC 28625. For …
Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) has been awarded three “Best of Iredell” awards, presented by the Statesville Record & Landmark and Mooresville Tribune. HPCIC Best of Iredell Awards: Best Hospice Services Best Place to Work (Over 50 Employees) Best Nurse: Kristin Lowe From Mike Smith, President/CEO of HPCIC: “Winning one ‘Best of Iredell’ award is an achievement, …
Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) is proud to have received the Hospice Honors Elite recognition for 2026. This marks the 9th time the organization has received this top level of recognition. Results are based on performance in the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey. This recognition reflects the dedication of HPCIC’s staff and …
Talking about morphine can bring a lot of fear. These fears are common, and they’re understandable. But many of the things we hear about morphine simply aren’t true. At Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, we know how much comfort matters, both for our patients and their loved ones. Our goal is to help you feel informed and at …
Reposted with permission from The Edgewood Dispatch with additional photos. His voice cracked a bit and his eyes welled with tears when this question was asked. “Who is your special person?” Quietly he said, “My special person is my mom.” This past week my wife and I volunteered with Rainbow Kidz, a program of Hospice of Iredell County. Here’s their website …
When someone you care about is serving as a hospice caregiver, it can be hard to know how to help. Here are some ideas: Just show up: Don’t wait to be asked. Caregivers are often too exhausted or too focused on their loved one to reach out for help. Check in regularly with them. Make specific offers: “Let me know …
We had a magical evening at our Building Hope & Healing Hearts Dinner on August 28th, 2026! Thank you to everyone who attended and donated towards our new Brown Family Grief Center! A big thank you to our Building Hope & Healing Hearts Campaign Committee, as well as everyone else who put in such hard work to make this event …