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Handling the Holidays While Experiencing Grief

Photo Courtesy of: Sandy Rodriguez

Hospice Chaplain Steve Kay will provide insight on planning for the holidays while grieving, lead a compassionate memorial service and oversee a symbolic dove release.

Photo Courtesy of: Sandy Rodriguez

Those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to attend a free grief ceremony, to handle the unbearable pressure of the holiday strains.

By Sandy Rodriguez
Community Writer
11/13/2015 at 03:27 PM

For those who are already experiencing the overwhelming stress of bereavement, the additional strains of the holidays can create unbearable pressure. Those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to attend a free grief ceremony. This special event will take place at the Weisser Education Pavilion at 350 Terracina Blvd. in Redlands on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 2 - 4 p.m. Hospice Chaplain Steve Kay will provide insight on planning for the holidays while grieving, lead a compassionate memorial service and oversee a symbolic dove release. “During the holidays, many people are dealing with loss and are often caught in a predicament between the need to grieve and the pressure to get into the spirit of the season,” says Dr. Regan Douty, D.O. “This celebratory event allows our staff a chance to reconnect with the families they’ve grown so close to and honor the life of a family member or friend. Our bereavement team offers continued contact and support to families long after they’ve lost their loved ones, especially during the holiday season.” The Hospice Program at Redlands Community Hospital is a local, non-profit, community-based program that has helped hundreds of families over the years. This is the twenty-first year the hospital has conducted the ceremony. “Our hospice takes care of the whole family during a very emotional time,” says Gerry Smith director of home health and hospice services at Redlands Community Hospital. “But this special ceremony is a time to celebrate and remember loved ones.”

Dr. Mir Wasif Ali Elected as Chief of Staff

Photo Courtesy of: Dignity Health St. Bernardine Medical Center

Dr. Mir Wasif Ali MD, FACS, as its new Chief of Staff. Dr. Ali, renowned for his distinguished tenure marked by innovation and compassionate patient care, will assume this critical role for a two-year term starting January 2026

Anyone Can Develop Breast Cancer, Man or Woman

Photo Courtesy of: The CARE Project, Inc.

Danny Riggs’ widow, Sarah, along with his two kids, Steven and Kali, are pictured with Carrie Madrid and Pat Washburn, the director of the Men 2 Program. A $5,000 Adam’s Angels grant was awarded to the children of Danny Riggs, who sadly passed away from breast cancer.