When Grief Looks Different
In the past, grievers who did not demonstrate what was considered to be the “right” amount or kind of emotion were thought to be in denial. Now, we recognize there are no set stages or predictable emotions for grief. We…
Commemorating Juneteenth 2026
As part of our commitment to Celebrating Life's Stories® -- our mission to honor every individual's unique life experiences -- we stand together with our Black and African American teammates, patients and families in commemorating Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. On June 19,…
Kobacker House Opens Its Next Chapter at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
Ohio’s Hospice, the Kobacker Family, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center unveil the new name and identity for central Ohio’s pioneering inpatient hospice. The next chapter in end-of-life care in central Ohio began with the dedication of the new Kobacker House at…
June is a Time to Focus on Men’s Health
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of men’s health and encourage them to take proactive steps towards a healthier lifestyle. In addition to physical health, we are encouraging men to take care of their mental health. While this month…
Thanking Our Teammates Who Help Build Our Teams
We are privileged to provide superior care and superior services to each patient and family. Our world-class care is because of the great teammates we have in all of our care regions across the state. Our talent acquisition team spends countless hours digging through resumes, searching…
It Takes a Village: Thank You Care Partners
Ohio's Hospice is a partnership of mission-driven, not-for-profit hospices in Ohio committed to preserving community-based hospices. This collaboration takes place wherever our patients call home and that is made possible, in part, by our many care partners and referral sources – nursing homes, assisted…
Making a Difference: Hospice Volunteers Recognized
Ohio’s Hospice volunteers throughout the state were recently recognized for their unwavering dedication to supporting our mission. In separate events in our three care regions, more than 300 were honored for their years and years of service in helping us provide superior care and superior…
Tips for Caregivers: Simple Tips to Protect Your Skin
As the weather heats up and we spend more time outside with friends and family, it’s important to remember to take care of our skin as our exposure to the sun increases. During Skin Cancer Awareness month, we remind you that too…
Improving Outcomes, Together: Celebrating EMS
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…
Celebrating Our Nurses
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…
