DAYTON & MARION, Ohio – United Church Homes (UCH) and Ohio’s Hospice are teaming up to form a new not-for-profit joint venture Medicare-certified hospice program. United Church Homes residents needing hospice and palliative care soon can receive services provided by…
COLUMBUS, DAYTON & NEWARK, Ohio – To best meet the end-of-life needs of patients, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is creating a new 12-bed inpatient hospice unit at University Hospital that is scheduled to open fall 2018. “A…
Dayton & Washington Court House, Ohio (January 3, 2018) – Hospice of Fayette County has announced plans to join Ohio’s Hospice, a strategic partnership committed to sustaining not-for-profit, community-based hospice care in Ohio. Hospice of Fayette County, based in Washington…
There is such a rich history to the hospice and palliative care story - We invite you to take a journey with us as we guide you through the fascinating history of hospice and palliative care. By definition, the word hospice…
Ohio’s Hospice Not-for-Profit Collaboration Now Provides End-of-Life Care in 29 Ohio Counties Dayton & Springfield, Ohio (Aug. 31, 2016) – Community Mercy Hospice is the newest collaborator in the Ohio’s Hospice family. This strategic group is committed to sustaining not-for-profit,…
According to a Kaiser Health Tracking Poll, 89% of adults in the U.S. believe doctors should discuss end-of-life care issues with patients and 81% believe that Medicare should cover the cost of those discussions. Now Medicare does. With the observance…
Ribbon cutting ceremony and open house planned for new location in downtown Xenia Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton plans ribbon cutting ceremonies for the opening a new Community Team Center in Xenia. The Center is located at 32 West Main Street,…
What do you want when you die? We are introducing a new conversation in our community that we hope will engage families and enhance our healthcare delivery. It’s all about how indecision can be a decision, and the value of…
Melinda Tobin is a Personal Care Specialist with our affiliate Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. She found a unique way to develop some special bonds with her patients and families. It started with a visit to the bookstore.“I saw the book and…
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis in the US. As with many cancers, the earlier and smaller the growth is found, the better the likelihood of successful treatment. Risk factors for colon cancer include a family history or…
