Remembering and Honoring America’s Heroes on Memorial Day
Today, Americans nationwide will take a moment to commemorate the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Many will honor Veterans by attending memorial services, watching parades, or laying flowers and planting flags on the graves of Veterans who sacrificed their lives. Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, this year’s Memorial Day will continue to…
Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio Nurse Crochets Comfort Critters for Children
When Keri Shuman, BSN, RN, CHPN, saw the work of a fellow needleworker on social media making adorable, crocheted comfort critters, she knew she wanted to create something similar for the families of hospice patients. At the time, Shuman was a home care nurse at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice. She began crocheting the comfort critters for Camp…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare Offers Online Bereavement Workshop About Living Losses: Facing the Addiction of a Loved One
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare is hosting an online bereavement workshop, “Living Losses: Facing the Addiction of a Loved One,” on Monday, June 7, 5-6:15 pm. David Hargrave, LSW, CTP, CGGS, bereavement counseling professional with Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, will lead the workshop.…
Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Seeks Volunteers for Its New Hospice House
As construction of Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County’s new Hospice House nears completion, the not-for-profit hospice is recruiting volunteers for its new inpatient care center, which is scheduled to open later this summer. “We’re looking for volunteers for our world-class Hospice House,” said…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Camp Pathways Registration Open for Grieving Children Ages 7-10
Camp Pathways registration is open for grieving children ages 7-10, who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or significant loved one. Camp Pathways will be held Friday, June 25, 2021, at Camp Joy Outdoor Education Center (10117 Old 3 C Hwy., Clarksville,…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare Appoints Three New Board Members
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice, announced the appointment of three new members to its board of directors. Brian Hinkle, Gereese Ruwe and Gene Thorn will serve on the board for the community-based, not-for-profit organization. “We are pleased to welcome Brian Hinkle, Gereese Ruwe and Gene Thorn as…
Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio Receives $14,000 Gift from Senior Class of Denison University and Alumnus
Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio is honored and privileged to be selected as one of seven local nonprofit organizations that each received a $14,000 gift from Denison University’s senior class. Jonathan Silverstein, a 1989 graduate of Denison University, and his wife,…
Wooster Eagles Raise $67,000 for Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare is grateful to Wooster Aerie #811 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for its continued donation to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare. Since 2018, the organization has donated $67,000 to the not-for-profit hospice, which serves communities in Wayne, Holmes, Ashland and Medina counties. “We’re grateful…
Board Member of Ohio’s Hospice and Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Pens Book About Unnoticed Wisdoms
Inspired by a leather journal given as a gift from his daughters, Gary LeRoy, MD, a long-serving board member of Ohio’s Hospice and Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, recently penned “Quotes From the Edge of Nowhere: The Art of Noticing Unnoticed…
New Staff Members Join Care Team at Community Care Hospice and Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County
Community Care Hospice and Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County, affiliates of Ohio’s Hospice, announced five new staff members joined their interdisciplinary care teams. The staff members bring experience and expertise to their roles as they provide superior care and superior services to patients and families. “We are pleased to have…