Sangre in the News

Friday, July 17th, 2020
‘It’s a hit:’ using song to confront grief
By Jon Pompia, The Pueblo Chieftain.

Seated circularly at the exterior of a vibrant tie-dyed blanket, the enthusiastic collective shook maracas, beat drums, maneuvered bells, and shimmied tambourines. The focus was not on perfect time-keeping and rhythm but rather exuberant, cathartic expression. And in that regard, the performance was spectacular. Moments before, the youngsters fashioned lyrics for their masterpiece-in-the-making: words straight […] [ more... ]

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020
Music therapist assumes the role of a wandering troubadour
By Jon Pompia, The Pueblo Chieftain.

An acoustic guitar slung firmly on the shoulder, and a white protective mask enveloping the lower part of her face, Becky Bressan gently approached the screened window. “Hi, there,” she softly offered to her audience of one. “What’s your name?” “I’m Sherry,” came the response from inside the room. “And how are you?” “Well, half […] [ more... ]

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020
The power of music: Connection during quarantine
By Christina Dawidowicz, Fox21 News.

COLORADO SPRINGS — Social isolation doesn’t have to mean emotional isolation. According to therapist Becky Bressan, she’s using music to create community. “In hospice, this means that we use the way the brain processes music and the way that the body responds to music to help increase relaxation, increase comfort, decrease pain sometimes. But also help […] [ more... ]

Thursday, November 21st, 2019
Students bring homemade Thanksgiving cards to Pueblo hospice patients
By Mike Duran, Fox21 News.

PUEBLO, Colo. — Some middle schoolers from Saint John Neumann Catholic School took time Thursday to bring Thanksgiving cards to local Hospice Patients and their families. 12 students ranging from 5th grade to middle school made 250 handmade cards for Joni Fair Hospice House. “We appreciate their artistic talents and know that our patients will […] [ more... ]

Friday, November 15th, 2019
New Sangre de Cristo Hospice Nearly Complete
By KOAA News5, KOAA News5.

By: KOAA News5 PUEBLO — One of the largest hospice organizations in Southern Colorado will soon open its doors at a new location. Work is nearly complete on the Sangre de Cristo Hospice and Palliative Care Center on Valley Drive in north Pueblo. The building will be the group’s new headquarters and will provide bereavement services […] [ more... ]