In this episode of Our Way of Caring, we sit down with Nicole and Raquel to share an exciting update — Vantage Hospice is expanding into the Bryan–College Station community.

The conversation walks through why this area was chosen, what makes the community so special, and how Vantage plans to bring its philosophy of compassionate, high-quality care into a new region.

This episode gives listeners an inside look at what it takes to open a new branch, the importance of finding the right team, and how Vantage plans to support patients and families across Bryan–College Station and surrounding communities.

00:00 Welcome Back to the Podcast
00:22 Announcing Our Expansion
01:10 Raquel’s Return and Community Insights
02:45 Why Bryan–College Station
04:32 Building the Right Care Team
07:15 Preparing for Opening Day
08:50 What Comes Next

Our Mission
Vantage Hospice, LLC is dedicated to providing individualized hospice care with services specially tailored to the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of patients with life-limiting illness, their families and the community, by delivering high-quality and compassionate care.

We strive to create a culture dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients, families and employees based on the principles of dignity, respect and compassion.

Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life. It affirms life and neither hastens nor postpones death through a multidisciplinary team approach. Hospice is not a place. It is a philosophy.

Vantage Hospice & Palliative Care

Our Mission

Vantage Hospice, LLC is dedicated to providing individualized hospice care with services specially tailored to the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of patients with life limiting illness, their families and the community, by delivering high quality and compassionate care.

We strive to create a culture dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients, families and employees based on the principles of dignity, respect and compassion.

Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life. It affirms life and neither hastens nor postpones death through a multidisciplinary team approach. Hospice is not a place. It is philosophy.

In this episode of 'Our Way of Caring' by Vantage Hospice, we talk to Brandy to address frequently asked questions about hospice care. The episode delves into what hospice care is, how it operates, especially within Houston and Vantage Hospice, and the roles and services provided by the hospice team. Furthermore, it explores how to determine when it might be time to switch to hospice care, emphasizing the importance of individualized care, family conversations, and the holistic support hospice offers, including comfort measures and emotional readiness.

• 00:00 Welcome to Vantage Hospice Podcast
• 00:21 Understanding Hospice Care
• 01:43 Personalized Care in Houston
• 03:51 When to Consider Hospice Care
• 06:10 The Gift of Hospice
• 08:40 Ensuring Comfort and Happiness

Vantage Hospice & Palliative Care

Our Mission

Vantage Hospice, LLC is dedicated to providing individualized hospice care with services specially tailored to the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of patients with life limiting illness, their families and the community, by delivering high quality and compassionate care.

We strive to create a culture dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients, families and employees based on the principles of dignity, respect and compassion.

Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life. It affirms life and neither hastens nor postpones death through a multidisciplinary team approach. Hospice is not a place. It is philosophy.

In this episode of the Vantage Hospice podcast, host Nicole Knight sits down with Brandi Gabriel, the Director of Clinical Services at Vantage Hospice, to discuss what patients and their families can expect when signing up for hospice care. Brandi explains the initial process, the roles of various hospice team members, the importance of a personalized care plan, and what to anticipate during the first week of service. Additionally, this episode sheds light on end-of-life care and what families can expect when a loved one passes away in hospice care. Join us for this comprehensive discussion to better understand the journey of hospice care.

• 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
• 00:32 Understanding the Initial Hospice Process
• 00:54 Meeting the Hospice Team
• 02:43 First Week on Hospice: What to Expect
• 04:19 Routine Hospice Visits
• 05:05 Building Relationships and Communication
• 08:20 Preparing for the End: Honest Conversations
• 12:19 Final Days and Support
• 17:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Vantage Hospice & Palliative Care

Our Mission

Vantage Hospice, LLC is dedicated to providing individualized hospice care with services specially tailored to the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of patients with life limiting illness, their families and the community, by delivering high quality and compassionate care.

We strive to create a culture dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients, families and employees based on the principles of dignity, respect and compassion.

Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life. It affirms life and neither hastens nor postpones death through a multidisciplinary team approach. Hospice is not a place. It is philosophy.