Is My Grief “Normal?”
“Sometimes I feel like I’m on an emotional roller coaster. There are times when I’m feeling better and seem to be doing OK. Then it seems like out of nowhere, I’m down and feeling overwhelmed. Is this normal?” The emotional…
Hospice of Central Ohio Staff Member Named Young Professional of the Year
The Licking County Chamber of Commerce named Melissa Owens, special event and donor relations coordinator at Hospice of Central Ohio, Young Professional of the Year. She was selected out of 11 nominees. “Melissa was selected because of her impact on…
A Conversation With a Grassroots Pioneer: Gwynne Gibson
More than 30 years ago, Gwynne Gibson, along with several other members of the community, saw a significant need in Washington Court House for comprehensive and compassionate end-of-life care. Springing into action, with no office to speak of, they began…
Nursing Honor Guard Recognizes Patient for Career Commitment to Nursing
The Nursing Honor Guard at Ohio’s Hospice recently recognized Marilyn Stephens, a patient of Hospice of Central Ohio, who served as a registered nurse for 33 years with Bethesda Hospital after graduating from Bethesda School of Nursing in 1957. Marilyn’s…
Podcasts That Speak Your Grief
Grief can set in at the most inconvenient of times. During a business meeting, all it took was one look at your coworker’s butterfly mug, and you’re remembering your mother giving you the nickname “Butterfly." You choke back tears, hoping…
Liz Adamshick Honored as 2017 Outstanding Caregiving Partner
Congratulations to Hospice of Central Ohio Volunteer Services Coordinator Liz Adamshick who was recently honored as the 2017 Outstanding Caregiver Partner by Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Services in their annual Hospice Caregiver Award ceremony. "Liz works tirelessly to gives her…
Top Stories of 2017
This year brought many moments and stories worth celebrating and we were honored to share these moments with you. As we reflected on 2018, we wondered what stories had the most impact on you. Here are our top 5! #5:…
How to Help Someone Who is Grieving During the Holidays
The holiday season with traditions, celebrations and gatherings with family and friends is a landscape of painful landmines for those struggling with the death of a loved one. Supporting someone who is grieving during the holidays can be the…
Classes Offered to Clinicians in Honor of #HospiceMonth
November marks the observance of Hospice and Palliative Care Month (Join the conversation: #HospiceMonth), and Ohio's Hospice affiliates are actively engaged in offering education about hospice and palliative care to other clinicians who care for those facing life-limiting illnesses. Continuing education…
10 Things to Know About Hospice & Palliative Care
On World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (and every day), our mission is to help the world better understand hospice and palliative care. When you talk with others about hospice and palliative care, we hope you have these key take-aways…
