Volunteer Orientation Dates
Below, you can find the upcoming dates for volunteer orientation: Saturday, April 23 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. To learn more about…
Patients and Physicians Encouraged To Discuss Advance Directives
According to a Kaiser Health Tracking Poll, 89% of adults in the U.S. believe doctors should discuss end-of-life care issues with patients and 81% believe that Medicare should cover the cost of those discussions. Now Medicare does. With the observance…
Volunteers Honored for Contributing Nearly 70,000 Hours of Service
In 2015, Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton and Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties volunteers honored 500 patients who were veterans with special tribute ceremonies; made 6,868 calls to bereaved family and friends and created 203 Memory Bears for 90…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton to Open New Offices in Xenia
Ribbon cutting ceremony and open house planned for new location in downtown Xenia Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton plans ribbon cutting ceremonies for the opening a new Community Team Center in Xenia. The Center is located at 32 West Main Street,…
Decide To Be Heard Before You Die
What do you want when you die? We are introducing a new conversation in our community that we hope will engage families and enhance our healthcare delivery. It’s all about how indecision can be a decision, and the value of…
Making It Personal – How Hospice Touches Lives
Melinda Tobin is a Personal Care Specialist with our affiliate Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. She found a unique way to develop some special bonds with her patients and families. It started with a visit to the bookstore.“I saw the book and…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Spearheads Matters of the Heart Series with Local Clergy
Serious illness and end-of-life needs are unique. "Matters of the Heart" is designed to empower clergy and lay leaders to support their communities. Faith communities are called upon to support members of their congregations during times of serious illness and…
Colorectal Cancer Patients Can Benefit from Hospice Care
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis in the US. As with many cancers, the earlier and smaller the growth is found, the better the likelihood of successful treatment. Risk factors for colon cancer include a family history or…
Lincoln is Learning to Bring Laughter, Love and Quality of Life
On this National Puppy Day we are pleased to share photos of Lincoln, our puppy in assisted pet therapy training. Lincoln is now 9 1/2 months old with a chocolate lab mother and unknown dad. He, his siblings and mother…
Bouquet Awards Honor Outstanding Staff
Every quarter we honor outstanding staff members for their contributions to our mission. Each of our disciplines is recognized as part of our Bouquet of Recognition. Here are our most recent recipients: CARNATION AWARD Two staff members earned Carnation recognition…
