Ohio's Hospice

Matters of the Heart - What is Palliative Care & Hospice?
2017-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center, 1000 N. Keowee St., Dayton, OH, 45404, United States
The Matters of the Heart series include sessions that discuss topics of interest on issues related to end of life and spirituality. The sessions are presented quarterly followed by lunch and interfaith sharing.
The August 16th topic is What is Palliative Care and Hospice? What’s the Difference?
When: August 16, 10 am – 1 pm (lunch provided)
Where: Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center (Salvation Army)
1000 N. Keowee St.
Dayton, OH 45404
RSVP: Register today for this free session at HospiceOfDayton.org/Clergy.
Share this:
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Facebook

Share on X (Opens in new window)
X

Clergy Retreat
2017-10-05 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Transfiguration Center for Spiritual Renewal, 3505 Calumet Road, Ludlow Falls, OH, 45339, United States
Event has been postponed till Spring 2018
A series of day-long gatherings providing you the opportunity to replenish and refresh by using activities and exercises from the Remen Institute for the Study of Health and Illness (RISHI), as well as taking time for personal reflection and exploration of the beautiful grounds. There is no charge for this program.
When: October 5, 9 am – 4pm
Where: Transfiguration Center for
Spiritual Renewal
3505 Calumet Road
Ludlow Falls, Ohio 45339
(approximately 30 minutes north of downtown Dayton)
Register: https://www.ohioshospice.org/clergyevents/
Share this:
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Facebook

Share on X (Opens in new window)
X

Matters of the Heart - Identifying Spiritual Issues at End of Life
2017-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center, 1000 N. Keowee St., Dayton, OH, 45404, United States
The Matters of the Heart series include sessions that discuss topics of interest on issues related to end of life and spirituality. The sessions are presented quarterly followed by lunch and interfaith sharing.
The Oct. 26 topic is Identifying and Addressing Spiritual Issues at End of Life.
When: October 26, 10 am – 1 pm (lunch provided)
Where: Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center (Salvation Army)
1000 N. Keowee St.
Dayton, OH 45404
RSVP: Register today for this free session at https://www.ohioshospice.org/clergyevents/
Share this:
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Facebook

Share on X (Opens in new window)
X

Recognizing the Progression & Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure
2017-11-01 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Ohio’s Hospice | Wilmington, 1669 Rombach Ave., Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
November marks the observance of Hospice and Palliative Care Month, 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 credits are available for nurses and social workers on a variety of topics being presented by Ohio’s Hospice staff members.
This session’s topic is called “Recognizing the Progression & Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure,” presented by Lynda Weide, MSN, RN, CHPN, Cardiac Focused Care Clinician. As a result of this conference, the learner will be able to:

Identify the anticipated progression of heart failure
Discuss the community resources available for the end-stage heart failure patient to promote readmission reduction

Where: Communitty Care Hospice, 1669 Rombach Ave. Wilmington Ohio 45277
When: November 1st @ 5 pm
Contact: Call Community Care Hospice at 937.382.5400 to learn more and register
CEU Info: 1.0 Contact Hours. This activity has been approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing through the OBN Approver at Northwest State Community College Division of Nursing (OBN-008-92-2102-082417). This activity has been approved by Ohio’s Hospice, Inc., an approved provider of continuing education by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Provider Number RCS070901 1.0. Contact hours will be awarded to the participant upon satisfactory completion of the activity.
Share this:
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Facebook

Share on X (Opens in new window)
X

Coping With Grief at the Holidays
2017-11-08 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Ohio’s Hospice | Springfield, 100 W. McCreight Ave., Suite 400, Springfield, OH, 45504, United States
November marks the observance of Hospice and Palliative Care Month, 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 credits are available for nurses and social workers on a variety of topics being presented by Ohio’s Hospice staff members.
This session’s topic is called “Coping With Grief at the Holidays,” presented by Monica DuShane, MSW, LISW-S, ACHP-SW, Bereavement Counseling Professional. As a result of this conference, the learner will be able to:

Understand challenges the holidays present for grieving people
Understand challenges professional caregivers face when providing end-of-life care during holidays
Explore coping strategies designed to minimize stress

Where: Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice, Mitchell Thomas Center, 100 W. McCreight Ave., Suite 400, Springfield, OH 45504
When: November 8th @ 5 pm
Contact: Call 937.751.7448 or email cshapiro@communitymercy.org
CEU Info: 1.0 Contact Hours. This activity has been approved by Ohio’s Hospice, Inc., an approved provider of continuing education by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Provider Number RCS070901. In order to receive a CE certificate, participants must attend the entire presentation and complete a program evaluation. This program can also be applied toward annual educational requirements for nurses.
Share this:
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Facebook

Share on X (Opens in new window)
X

Compassion Fatigue/Vicarious Trauma (When Caring Hurts)
2017-11-08 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | OH
November marks the observance of Hospice and Palliative Care Month, 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 credits are available for nurses and social workers on a variety of topics being presented by Ohio’s Hospice staff members.
This session’s topic is called “Compassion Fatigue/Vicarious Trauma (When Caring Hurts),” presented by Mark Curtis, APRN, Innovative Care Solutions. As a result of this conference, the learner will be able to:

Identify the parts of the brain affected by trauma
Identify signs and symptoms of compassion, fatigue and vicarious trauma
Identify healthy coping strategies to prevent or decrease the negative effects of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma

Where: Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, Community Room, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420
When: November 8th @ 5 pm
Contact: Call 937.723.0903 or email rcline@ohioshospice.org or sbirdsall@ohioshospice.org
CEU Info: 1.0 Contact Hours. This activity has been approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing through the OBN Approver at Northwest State Community College Division of Nursing (OBN-008-92-2102-082417). This activity has been approved by Ohio’s Hospice, Inc., an approved provider of continuing education by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Provider Number RCS070901. In order to receive a CE certificate, participants must attend the entire presentation and complete a program evaluation.
Share this:
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Facebook

Share on X (Opens in new window)
X

Follow the Yellow Brick Road: The Heart, the Brains, the Courage in the Provision of Exceptional Palliative Care
2017-11-09 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Ohio’s Hospice | Franklin, 5940 Long Meadow Dr., Franklin, OH, 45005, United States
November marks the observance of Hospice and Palliative Care Month, 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 credits are available for nurses and social workers on a variety of topics being presented by Ohio’s Hospice staff members.
This session’s topic is called “Follow the Yellow Brick Rd…the Heart, the Brains, the Courage in the Provision of Exceptional Palliative Care,” presented by Jacqueline Matthews, RN, MS, AOCN, ACHPN, CNS, Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist and Vice President, Innovative Care Solutions Palliative Care. As a result of this conference, the learner will be able to:

Differentiate between palliative and hospice care
Identify patients appropriate for palliative care
Discuss pain management principles in chronic, progressive illness
Demonstrate effective communication strategies in patients with chronic, progressive or serious illness
Describe concepts of total pain
Identify barriers to effective palliative care

Where: Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, 5940 Long Meadow Dr., Franklin, OH 45005
When: November 9th @ 5:30 pm
Contact: Call 937.603.9922 or email kparziale@ohioshospice.org
CEU Info: 1.0 Contact Hour will be awarded to the participant upon satisfactory completion of the activity. In order to receive a CE certificate, participants must attend the entire presentation and complete a program evaluation. This activity has been approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing through the OBN Approver at Northwest State Community Collebe Division of Nursing OBN-008-92-1069-091416. This activity has been approved by Ohio’s Hospice, Inc., an approved provider of continuing education by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Provider Number RCS070901.
Share this:
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Facebook

Share on X (Opens in new window)
X

Conducting a Compassionate Advance Directive Conversation
2017-11-14 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Upper Valley Medical Center, 3130 N. Co. Rd. 25A, Troy, OH, 45373, United States
November marks the observance of Hospice and Palliative Care Month, 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 credits are available for nurses and social workers on a variety of topics being presented by Ohio’s Hospice staff members.
This session’s topic is called “Conducting a Compassionate Advance Directive Conversation,” presented by Amy Mestemaker, MD, Medical Director, Ohio’s Hospice. As a result of this conference, the learner will be able to:

Identify strategies for initiating a discussion regarding advance directives
Compare and contrast advance directive options available in Ohio
Discuss what will occur if no advance directives are in place

Where: Conference Room 1 & 2, Upper Valley Medical Center Physician Office Building, 3130 N. Co. Rd. 25A, Troy, OH 45373
When: November 14th @ 5:00 pm
Contact: Call 937.815.2848 or email gstokes@ohioshospice.org
CEU Info: 1.0 Contact Hours. This activity has been approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing through the OBN Approver at Northwest State Community College Division of Nursing (OBN-008-92-2102-082417). This activity has been approved by Ohio’s Hospice, Inc. an approved provider of continuing education by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Provider Number RCS0709901. 1.0 Contact Hours will be awarded to the participant upon satisfactory completion of the activity. In order to receive CE certificate, participants must attend the entire presentation and complete a program evaluation. This program can also be applied toward annual educational requirements for nurses.
Share this:
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Facebook

Share on X (Opens in new window)
X

Matters of the Heart August Session
2018-08-23 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | OH
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Clergy are invited to join us for our Matters of the Heart series. Each session discusses a topic of interest on issues related to end of life and spirituality. The sessions are presented quarterly followed by lunch and interfaith sharing.
The August 23 session will address ways of being present and helpful to those who are critically ill, dying and/or grieving. We will explore methods for offering support and guidance, while maintaining boundaries to help ensure self-care.
When: August 23, 9 – 11 am
Hot breakfast will be served at 8:30 am
Where: Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton – Community Room
324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, OH 45420
RSVP: Register today for this free session by clicking here.
Share this:
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Facebook

Share on X (Opens in new window)
X

Matters of the Heart: Supporting Grievers of a Traumatic Loss
2019-08-12 08:30 - 11:00 UTC | OH
WHO: Clergy of any religious affiliation
WHAT: Most clergy have received a hard phone call: a sudden death; a death through unnatural means such as accident, suicide, homicide; the death of a child. There is little question these types of death bring intense and prolonged grief reactions that can lead the comforter to feel helpless. The workshop “Supporting Grievers of a Traumatic Loss” led by Debbie Holt will educate on the normal grief process with an emphasis on the challenging grief responses to a traumatic loss. Strategies to provide effective help to these grievers will also be provided.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2019
8:30 am: Registration
9-11 am: Presentation
WHERE: Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton
324 Wilmington Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
Enter through the visitor entrance — straight ahead when you enter the campus. They will direct you to the Community Room upstairs. Administrative doors (upper level) are secured and require a swipe card to enter.
REGISTER & RSVP: Registration is required. Click here to RSVP.
Share this:
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Facebook

Share on X (Opens in new window)
X

Matters of the Heart: Supporting Those Who Are Grieving at the Holidays
2019-10-30 08:30 - 11:00 UTC | OH
WHO: Clergy of any religious affiliation
WHAT: “Supporting Those Who Are Grieving at the Holidays” is a timely program led by Kim Vesey that will provide information and strategies for supporting those who are grieving during the holidays. Recommendations on ways to support grievers both as individuals and as part of the congregation will be reviewed. There will be the opportunity to plan your holiday support strategy (as a clergy, lay person or griever) as part of the training.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019
8:30 am: Registration and breakfast
9-11 am: Presentation
WHERE: Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton
324 Wilmington Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
Enter through the visitor entrance — straight ahead when you enter the campus. They will direct you to the Community Room upstairs. Administrative doors (upper level) are secured and require a swipe card to enter.
REGISTER & RSVP: Registration is required. Registration is required for this event. To register, visit https://ohioshospice.regfox.com/2019-october-matters-of-the-heart.
Additional information is available by contacting Kim Vesey at kvesey@hospiceofdayton.org or by calling 937.256.9507, ext. 4447.
Share this:
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Facebook

Share on X (Opens in new window)
X

Caregiver Resource Fair
2026-05-01 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Kettering Health Years Ahead, 6661 Clyo Rd., Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Support for the “Sandwich Generation” and Senior Caretakers

This is free community event where caregivers can connect with local organizations, healthcare professionals, and senior service providers, who understand the unique challenges that caregivers face.
Attendees can explore helpful resources related to senior care, advanced care planning, respite services, financial, and legal planning, home health options, and more.
Come connect with our experts, enjoy a chair massage, and register for door prizes.

Friday, May 1, 2026, 3-7 pm

Kettering Health Years Ahead
6661 Clyo Rd., Centerville, OH 45459
Open to the public – no RSVP required.
We hope you will join us for this informative and encouraging event!
Hosted by: Ohio’s Hospice, Kettering Network, and Assisted Living Navigators
Share this:
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Facebook

Share on X (Opens in new window)
X
