We have many rituals in life, special days of celebration, ways to honor our history, our lives and our deaths. If you travel to our Poe Care Center in Titusville, you will see a collection of tiles with a reflection bench, shaded by a great tree. Each tile is personalized and memorializes a loved one. …

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Over 100 people came together on June 24th to celebrate the opening of the St. Francis Reflections Hospice Care Center in Melbourne. The Care Center is for hospice patients who need round-the-clock care or respite care. The 10 private rooms provide a home-like setting where families can remain by their loved one’s side.  A family …

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As each day passes Lynn Kiefer, the NorthStar Coordinator, takes out her guiding star and aims to create compassion for the 165+ children and youth across the county. In putting a program together, there is thoughtful consideration for each age and each needs of the individual kid. Some might prefer support groups, or art therapy. …

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The NorthStar – Child Grief Program hosted its 2nd Annual Summer Carnival at Wickham Park to kick-off summer. Over 100 NorthStar families and volunteers were in attendance. Children indulged in popcorn and snow cones. They enjoyed having their face painted, water fights to beat the heat, and a bit of friendly competition. Each of the …

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Cody was part of our Pet Pledge Program, which helps our patients who are in the sunset of their lives. Cody was the apple of his Mom’s eye. She was concerned about what would happened to him after she went into her final chapter of life. She did not have a family member who would …

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Grieving is messy and difficult. We like things easy with clear steps to follow. This is why many people gravitate to the “5 Stage of Grief” by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross when they are grieving. Most people do not realize those stages were actually created to explain what the person who is dying goes through, not the …

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By: Kristie Henry-Roling Engagement of others is an art with love for good measure. In the past my desire has been to encourage others and help them to reach their potential. At times of struggle I worked to be of help. It has been, and continues to be my passion. When St. Francis Reflections determined …

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Sometimes military men or women return home from combat zones and are not the person they were before they left home. Military spouses know that they have to be adaptable when their spouse is called for last minute or long term deployments. They also have to adapt to not knowing if their loved one will …

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St. Francis Reflections is proud to announce that we have five staff members who were honored at the 2022 Brevard Heart Foundation’s Heart of a Hero Awards in April. The Heart of a Hero Award celebrates individuals who are making a difference through healthcare in our community. These healthcare professionals were selected by the organization …

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Veterans, under the care of St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care, are asked if they would like a pinning ceremony in honor of their service. This ceremony expresses our gratitude for their service and they are provided with a special pin, a hat, and an American flag that was flown over our nation’s capital. We received …

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Britt Kennerly, Florida Today St. Francis was honored to care for Bryson and his family when they needed us. Special thanks to Britt Kennerly, FLORIDA TODAY for this article and Malcolm Denemark, FLORIDA TODAY for the photos. Imagine that you’ve been told you have an illness that very likely could kill you. Then, a few …

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The 2nd annual Pets in the Park unleased the power of the puppy. Art sketches of furry buddies, strollers full of happy wags and a lure course that wore the paws off a few were part of the afternoon fun. A blessing was offered for each pet. The music was sweet. Dual watering stations for …

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