Celebrating Life is the Catch of the Day
“I was bored sitting in the house. I wanted to get out and do something.” When his hospice social worker suggested he go fishing at the pond on the hospice campus, “he lit up like a kid who just got…
“I was bored sitting in the house. I wanted to get out and do something.” When his hospice social worker suggested he go fishing at the pond on the hospice campus, “he lit up like a kid who just got…
When Richard C. West earned five failing grades and one “A” his sophomore year in high school, his life was changed forever. His only “A” was in Physical Education. A coach took him under his wing and Richard became, in…
“There are so many stories attached to these scrubs,” says Ohio's Hospice of Dayton RN Dena Wenzler as she packs the clean, stacked scrub tops, pants, and jackets into boxes. “You can almost feel the impact the hospice care providers…
Two years ago, 32-year old Antwan Hurston celebrated a warm summer day on July 5 with friends at the Stillwater Parks Apartment pool. He nearly lost his life that day. This year, his mother wanted to make a point of…
Carole's Cafe at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton has added a tribute to Veterans in the dining area. "The Missing Man" table honors fallen, missing, or imprisoned military service-members. The table is set for one and includes symbolic items to remind…
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: SUNFLOWER AWARD - Diane Kovacs Diane was…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton was recently honored as the 2016 Organization of the Year by the Vietnam Veterans of America - Miami Valley Chapter 97. The Veterans organization presented the award to Kent Anderson, President/CEO of the not-for-profit hospice, expressing…
Our staff provides superior care and services for our patients and families we serve daily – we think it’s worth celebrating, especially those who have contributed years of service to our mission. Staff from Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton were honored for their years…
The life of Hospice of Dayton founder Betty Schmoll will be celebrated with a memorial service at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Her legacy is the continuing mission of Hospice of Dayton and the tens of thousands of lives this hospice…
“Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and Emotional Stress on People with Dementia (plus Parkinson's Disease)” is the focus of the June 28 program at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton for caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia or Parkinson’s disease. According to…