November is National Hospice Month - we learn more about what hospice is and how it can benefit patients and their family!
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“We have everybody that's somebody is here today,” said Charles Jackson, a ViaQuest administrator. “Many of them do not get this opportunity to dress up, to have a day that’s just for them. The glam, the glamour—it’s all about them. This is their special day. They’re kings, they’re queens, they’re celebrities. This is the one day we say we love you, we appreciate you, and we honor you.”
OTTAWA, OH (WLIO) - Putnam County Homecare and Hospice held its 28th annual "Run for the Roses" event Saturday night, offering the community a…
September 23, 2024, Press Release from Mercy Health-St. Rita's: LIMA, Ohio – The Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice programs serving the greater Lima, Ohio, area, announced a new name today: Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus. The name change reflects a joint venture partnership between Bon Secours Mercy Health, the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the U.S., and Compassus, a leading national provider of integrated home-based health care services, finalized earlier this year. Locations in Lima formerly managed by Mercy Health will be rebranded under the joint venture and managed by Compassus.
August 28, 2024, Press Release from by Grand Lake Health System: St. Marys, Ohio – Grand Lake Hospice is proud to announce it is now a Level Three Partner with We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). The progression to this new level demonstrates a high level of commitment to Veteran-centric care in the community.
June 5, 2024, Press Release from the Grand Lake Health System: Grand Lake Hospice is pleased to announce the success of the Minster Baseball Hospice Night, a charity baseball game held on Friday, May 10th. The baseball game, against the Ft. Loramie Redskins, raised funds to support the services provided by Grand Lake Hospice to the surrounding communities. Through the generous contributions of attendees, sponsors, and volunteers, the hospice fundraiser was again successful in their efforts. These funds will be used to enhance the comfort and quality of life for terminally ill patients, provide specialized medical care, and offer emotional support to patients and their families during the most challenging times.
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The Trails Camp is a chance for youngsters to creatively express grief while sharing their story with other children who understand what they are going through. Since 1997, St. Rita’s Hospice has sponsored the camp to help this vulnerable population through a devastating time of life.
A doctor that has provided health care for more than 40 years in the area has officially retired. Dr. J. Stephen Sandy was the Director of Hospice Care, and wraps up a career that had him work at Lima Memorial and Putnam County Hospice.
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November reminds us to give thanks for our family and friends. It is also National Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Month, which honor…