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…
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…
Ohio’s Hospice celebrated service anniversaries for staff members at Community Care Hospice, Hospice of Central Ohio, National Hospice Cooperative, Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice, Ohio’s Hospice, Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, Ohio’s Hospice Loving Care, Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, Ohio’s…
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…
As the COVID-19 pandemic developed, Jean Plunkett saw a need for handmade face masks in the community. So, she decided to sew face masks and donate them to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. “I had a friend who sent me a…
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…
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…
More than 100 members of the community and 20 teams raised more than $50,000 for patient care and services at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton through the 2020 annual Remembrance Walk, which was held as a virtual event in October. Proceeds…