The American Legion Auxiliary Post 49 of Wilmington recently donated $500 to Community Care Hospice, an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice. The funds will be used for patient care and services. “We appreciate the generosity of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 49,”…
Volunteers at Ohio’s Hospice Loving Care did not let the COVID-19 pandemic stop them from providing patients with a warm, cozy gift at Christmas. Through perseverance and determination, they made more than 50 fleece blankets for patients in time for Christmas. “When life…
The volunteers at Community Care Hospice continued their annual tradition of decorating and delivering Christmas trees to patients. They decorated and delivered small Christmas trees throughout Clinton and Fayette counties. The ornaments placed on the trees were handmade. Crafters of all ages…
PetSmart Charities® recently awarded $15,000 to Ohio’s Hospice as part of the Preserving Families grant program. Through this grant, Ohio’s Hospice and its affiliates will be able to pilot a program to provide patients with additional support to ensure that…
Ohio's Hospice named Missi Knisley executive director of Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County and Community Care Hospice. Knisley brings more than 30 years of healthcare and hospice experience to the not-for-profit organizations in addition to 15 years of experience in…
The volunteers at Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County continued their annual tradition of decorating and delivering Christmas trees to hospice patients. The group of volunteers, known as the “Christmas Crafters,” delivered more than 150 small Christmas trees. More than 5,000…
Though in-person visits and events have been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County celebrated the dedication and commitment of its volunteers by safely holding a drive-through appreciation event this fall. “We appreciate our volunteers for…
When the COVID-19 pandemic put a hold on patient visits and deliveries, Judi Hittle, a volunteer with Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County, was not able to visit her own mother at Piqua Manor. So, she decided to begin chalking messages…
Wendy Schmitz, MD, HMD, FAAHPM, of Dayton, Ohio, recently earned the designation Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (FAAHPM). The academy is the professional organization for physicians specializing in hospice and palliative medicine. Dr. Schmitz is…
Ohio’s Hospice is offering Hope for the Holidays, a virtual memorial program to honor and remember loved ones during the holiday season. This program is available through Pathways of Hope℠, a grief and bereavement service of Ohio's Hospice. For the…
