Episode 3: Skip Atkins | The Hospice Heart Podcast

For many people, hospice care only becomes personal when they need it. In this episode of The Hospice Heart, listeners will hear from someone whose life was transformed by Saint Francis Hospice and who has spent the last decade giving back to ensure others receive the same support.

When Skip Atkins and his wife Jan were first referred to Saint Francis Hospice, they carried the same misconception that many people do. They thought it was simply a place where people go at the end of life. What they discovered instead was something very different.

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Skip shares the story of Jan's journey following a secondary breast cancer diagnosis and how the support they received from the hospice helped bring hope, comfort and strength during an incredibly difficult time. He speaks openly about the challenges they faced as a family, the emotional impact of receiving a life-changing diagnosis and the difference compassionate care can make.