My Four Seasons Story- Lynda

Grieving takes time and is different for everyone. Lynda, a bereavement counselor, offers a guiding hand as family members face the loss of a loved one.

Bereavement services are available to anyone in our area- even those whose families have not used Four Seasons' hospice or palliative care.

Call the Bereavement Department at 828-692-6178 for more information.



Spotlight Carolina: Pet Therapy

 Did you miss Marche and Drake on Spotlight Carolina last week?

Watch the video here: Spotlight Carolina: Pet Therapy

For more info on our Pet Therapy program, call the Volunteer Department at 828-692-6178.

Any Mustang lovers out there?

Come out to the Crowne Plaza next weekend (July 5-7) for the Stars, Stripes and Stangs event being put on by the Blue Ridge Mustang Club of Asheville.

This event is free of charge to anyone who wants to check out the hundreds of Mustangs on display. Parking available at Sam's Club.

Proceeds of this event will benefit Four Seasons.

Visit http://brmcoa.org/2013national/ for more info.



My Four Seasons Story- Ester

After she began working as a CNA, Ester quickly realized that there was something very unique about the Elizabeth House.

Read about family experiences at the Elizabeth House here: http://goo.gl/PII2u

Still accepting Bear Buddies through June 30th!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated a Bear Buddy to our Heart Songs Program!

We could still use a few more...

For more on the program and a list of drop-off locations in Black Mountain, read the article here: http://goo.gl/xqbky

Starting tonight:

The first show of "Secrets: Freeing the Hidden Story" begins tonight at 7:30 pm.

Tickets available at the Diana Wortham box office.

More info: http://www.fourseasonscfl.org/community-events

My Four Seasons Story- Susan

Children and teens grieve differently than adults. Four Seasons bereavement counselor Susan Bumgarner works to create a safe environment where children and teens can express their grief in healthy ways.

If you know a child who could benefit from grief counseling, call the Bereavement Department at (828) 692-6178 or Toll free at (866) 466-9734.

Cancer Care Advancements and Trends

Tune in now (3-3:30 pm) for a discussion on cancer care advancements and trends with Dr. Mark McCollough of Pardee Hospital: Tune in

Listen to past shows at www.HealthcareCafe.org

Making the Elizabeth House feel like Home

A great big THANK YOU to the gardeners who came out to plant annuals at the Elizabeth House last month!

It is so important for our patients and their families to feel comfortable and at home.

Thank you to everyone who works to keep the Elizabeth House so beautiful!

My Four Seasons Story

A message from a nurse and a caregiver.

If you or someone you know is in need of support, please call:

Local: (828) 692-6178 Toll Free: (866) 466-9734

One more week 'til showtime!

Community Choreography Projects presents "Secrets: Freeing the Hidden Story" June 20-22 at the Diana Wortham Theater in downtown Asheville.

"Secrets" melds storytelling, drama, dance and multimedia. Tickets for this unique and touching performance are $18 and can be ordered through Diana Wortham Theatre (www.dwtheatre.com) Malaprop’s Bookstore, Enchanted Forrest (North and South store), and Four Seasons.

Proceeds from the performance will benefit Four Seasons.

More info here: http://www.fourseasonscfl.org/community-events/

Understanding Palliative Care

On air right now (3-3:30 pm):

Tune in for "Understanding Palliative Care" with Dr. John Morris, Palliative Care Medical Director of Four Seasons.

Tune in

Listen to past shows at www.HealthcareCafe.org



My Four Seasons Story

The death of a loved one can be a frightening path to walk alone. When the time comes, Four Seasons can be a companion for the journey.

If you know a caregiver in need of support, we are here to help.

Local: (828) 692-6178 Toll Free: (866) 466-9734

Thank you Hendersonville Board of Realtors!

Last month, the Hendersonville Board of Realtors raised $2,000 for Four Seasons CFL from their golf tournament held at Crooked Creek Golf Club.

We are so grateful to be part of such a supportive community.
Thank you Hendersonville Board of Realtors!

(Pictured: Bill Fishburne, President of the Hendersonville Board of Realtors, presents check to Derek Groves, Vice President of Four Seasons.)



Offer comfort to a grieving child

"Every child needs something to hold when someone in their lives faces end of life."

  -Susan Bumgarner, Child and Teen Bereavement Counselor

Help a child who is grieving the loss of a loved one by donating a new teddy bear to the Heart Songs Program for Children.

Donations will be accepted at the following Buncombe county locations throughout the month of June:

Four Seasons-Checkpoint, 373 Biltmore Avenue; Appalachian Vintner; Diamond Brand; Mast General Store; Fresh Market; Audubon Apartments; OP Taylor, Biltmore Park; Ingles, Skyland and Fairview; Fire House Subs, Long Shoals Road; and Weirbridge Village Apartments.

Read more on the program here.

It's the last day to vote for your favorites!

Today is the final day to vote in the Mountain Xpress Best of WNC poll.

It only takes a few minutes to cast your ballot at vote.bestofwnc.com.

Vote Four Seasons as the Best Hospice in WNC here.



Overall State of Healthcare and End of Life Care

On air right now (3-3:30 pm):

Tune in for a discussion on the overall state of healthcare and end of life care with Dr. Scott Donaldson of Pardee Urological Associates.

Tune in

Listen to past shows at www.HealthcareCafe.org

 

Vote 'Four Seasons' as the best Hospice in WNC!

vote.bestofwnc.com

Each year, the Mountain Xpress asks the community to vote online for their favorite businesses and organizations in and around Asheville, and this year there is a Hospice category on the Best of WNC ballot!

Just enter your name and email at vote.bestofwnc.com to get the ballot.

Find Hospice under the Health & Wellness section.

A link to share on Facebook and Twitter appears underneath each nomination, so it's easy to pass along to friends and family! Voting is open through June 5th.

We'd love your support!

Happy Voting!

**Please note: After you have completed the ballot, scroll down to the bottom to SUBMIT.**