Craig Washka was always an outdoorsy type when he was younger. Sports, camping, canoeing, biking, you name it. Even when he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2004, Craig managed to get around, especially on a nearby bike path in…
Three Generations Raise a Glass to Life When Tom Routsong's son arrived at our Dayton Campus with a tablecloth and bar supplies, he transformed a hospice room into something unexpected – a celebration of life. Word spread quickly through the Hospice House and another family with a loved one in…
When it matters most, our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team is there for our patients wherever they call home. During National EMS Week, we want to thank our trained EMS workers – drivers, EMTs and paramedics – for their unwavering dedication to supporting our mission. This year’s theme…
At Ohio’s Hospice, our nurses provide care that matters, and we value them as integral parts of our care teams, providing expertise in hospice and palliative care in the communities we serve. May is National Nurses Month. National Nurses Week is celebrated annually between May 6-12 and reminds us of the invaluable contributions nurses provide. “Compassion…
At Ohio’s Hospice, we believe Veterans deserve nothing less than superior care delivered with the dignity and honor they’ve earned. American Pride® Veteran Care by Ohio’s Hospice is our commitment to ensuring every Veteran patient receives specialized care that recognizes their unique service…
Volunteers are key to our mission at Ohio’s Hospice. During National Volunteer Week and National Volunteer Month, we extend a heartfelt thank you to these dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to help us provide superior care and superior services to the…
During Black History Month, Ohio’s Hospice recognizes the challenges and barriers faced by Black families and other families of color to receive quality end-of-life care. Through our commitment to Celebrating Life’s Stories®, embracing diversity, and creating welcoming communities, we aim to ensure that everyone receives the superior care…
When Kevin’s wife Shelly was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2020, they faced it together as they had everything else in their relationship: as a team. But when the cancer spread to her brain three years later, their journey…
A big fan of gnomes, Angie Clark knew she found the perfect Christmas tree while attending the Warther’s Christmas Tree Festival in Dover. The beloved festival, hosted by the Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital Auxiliary for more than 30 years, features decorated trees that are donated, along with other items for sale…
Helen Fornes took the phrase Scatter Kindness® to a new level during her time as an Ohio’s Hospice volunteer. “She was attentive to somebody who might need attention," according to Volunteer Coordinator Theresa Zelinski. “Whether it was a guest or…