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A message from Pam Brown When someone you love receives a hospice diagnosis, the weight of responsibility can feel overwhelming. I've sat with countless families over the years, and I hear the same words again and again, "I need to be strong for them. I can handle this." With many years as a chaplain and now leading our psychosocial team, I have definitely learned that strength isn't about carrying everything yourself. Real strength is recognizing when you need support and ha

A message from Eli Hill Many people ask me, "What exactly does an end-of-life doula do?" It is a resoundingly common and fair question. This role is still new to many families, though it's an ancient practice of companionship and support during life's final transition. Let me take you through what a typical day might look like, so you know a bit more about what to expect when we work together. Creating comfort My day often consists of many home, hospital or nursing home visit

A message from Jeanice King We tailor our care to every patient's unique journey. In hospice care, there are fundamental truths we never forget; no two patients are the same, no two families face identical circumstances, and no single care plan works for everyone. At Valor, personalized care isn't just a marketing phrase; it is a true value and the operational foundation of everything we do. Let me pull back the curtain and show you how we make this happen. It starts with lis

A message from Garrett King Why We Started Valor: Building a Hospice That Feels Like Family I'll never forget that time in my life that changed everything for me. Years ago, I watched a family member navigate end-of-life care, and what struck me wasn't just the medical challenges; it was how isolated they felt. The clinical atmosphere, the rushed interactions, the sense that they were just another patient in the system. I kept thinking, “This isn't how it should be. Not durin