Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton
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Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice, is a not-for-profit hospice provider. Since 1978, it has served patients and families in the Dayton region in their homes, extended care and assisted living facilities, and the Hospice House location in Dayton. A variety of grief support services are available to the entire community through the Pathways of HopeSM Grief Counseling Center. Support and education are provided by a team of counselors and social workers, all with significant experience and expertise in assisting grieving children, adolescents and adults. Pathways of Hope was established in 2002. Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton serves more than 1,000 patients and families daily, achieving national recognition for innovative services and outstanding care.
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton now serves the community as Ohio’s Hospice.
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Outstanding members of the Ohio’s Hospice staff are recognized every quarter with Bouquet of Recognition…
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Congratulations to Mark Wagner, Manager of Facilities at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, who recently earned…
“The concept of honoring nurses who have given themselves to the care of others, was…
It's been a wonderful year - from staff recognitions to patients and families sharing life's…
Our Bouquet of Recognition Award honorees personify the qualities of the Mission and Vision of Ohio’s…
Pathways of Hope at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is offering a one-day grief support event…
Thanks to community support, the best end-of-life care may not cost a penny. Not-for-profit hospices…
The holiday season is a time of great emotion. For those who are experiencing their…
Ohio's Hospice of Dayton is highlighted for being the first hospice in the nation to…
When Beth was 13, her father died of pancreatic cancer. Shortly afterward, she began to…
We are privileged to serve and honor Veterans everyday. Our American Pride program tailors care to…
Joshua Meeker has had some surprises in his life. When he enlisted in the peacetime…
Gina easily melts the worries (and not to mention, hearts) of the patients and families…
Chaplains are an important part of the Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton interdisciplinary team. Their spiritual…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton and Otterbein College are working together to Celebrate the Life of…
Hospice of Dayton, Hospice of Miami County and Community Care Hospice – all affiliates of Ohio’s…
The hospice pharmacist is a full member of the hospice interdisciplinary team. High-quality hospice and…
"It is always an honor to celebrate hard working nurses," Rosalie Mains, Dean of the…
There is such a rich history to the hospice and palliative care story - We invite you…
Our Bouquet of Recognition awards celebrate the contributions of staff members who reflect the passion…
We were blessed with 30 volunteers from LexisNexis who gave their time to support our mission at…
Members of the community are invited to take part as individuals or as part of…
Athleen Buhrman spent her nursing career providing care for residents of nursing facilities. Now she…
Ohio's Hospice of Dayton volunteer Judy Cole has touched the lives of hundreds of patient…
Some people complain that technology can be dehumanizing. Those people have not yet had the…
“In times of difficulty, we tell the stories again. If there’s a crisis, we tell…
FIFTH ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE WALK/RUN SUPPORTS VITAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY The 2016 Annual 5k Remembrance Walk/Run…
“I was bored sitting in the house. I wanted to get out and do something.”…
When Richard C. West earned five failing grades and one “A” his sophomore year in…
“There are so many stories attached to these scrubs,” says Ohio's Hospice of Dayton RN…
Two years ago, 32-year old Antwan Hurston celebrated a warm summer day on July 5…
Carole's Cafe at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton has added a tribute to Veterans in the…
Every quarter we honor outstanding staff members for their contributions to our mission. Each of…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton was recently honored as the 2016 Organization of the Year by…
Our staff provides superior care and services for our patients and families we serve daily –…
The life of Hospice of Dayton founder Betty Schmoll will be celebrated with a memorial…
“Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and Emotional Stress on People with Dementia (plus Parkinson's Disease)” is…
Camp Offers Grieving Children Support Summer camp is a childhood tradition, lending itself to great…
Launch of new online digital memorial invites residents to salute Veteran service In conjunction with…
The flower beds at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton were recently given extra care, thanks to…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is excited to be included on the Green Energy Ohio Tour…
In honor of Father’s Day, the grief support program of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is…
https://vimeo.com/165899613 National designation recognizes commitment to superior care and superior services for the Dayton region…
This Mother’s Day, the grief support program of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is offering special…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is celebrating Earth Day everyday with financial savings and a reduced carbon…
In 2015, Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton and Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties volunteers…
Serious illness and end-of-life needs are unique. "Matters of the Heart" is designed to empower…
On this National Puppy Day we are pleased to share photos of Lincoln, our puppy…
Every quarter we honor outstanding staff members for their contributions to our mission. Each of…
Personal Care Specialist Melinda Tobin has found a unique way to develop some special bonds…
Care for Veterans at the end-of-life is the focus of a day long symposium for…
For many, hospice is closely tied to cancer. It is true that cancer patients were…
According to alzheimers.net, nearly 44 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia as…
Anyone who asks Betsy Stavnitski if she “used to be a nurse” will receive a…
Our mission is to celebrate and honor the lives of those we serve at end…
Patient quality of life at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton received a $25,000 boost from WalMart…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton has announced the appointment of Dr. Wendy Schmitz to serve as…
By Lisa Balster, MA, MBA, LSW, CHA Director of Care, Patient and Family Support Services…
Camp Breakaway is back on January 18, 2016! Families who have not yet registered children…
The benefits of art therapy are well documented and praised across every age group, medical…
On behalf of the staff and volunteers of Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, we would like…
By: Lisa Balster, MA, MBA, LSW, CHA Director of Care, Patient and Family Support Services…
Each year, volunteers give their time, skills, and compassionate service supporting the mission of Ohio's Hospice…
The holiday season brings with it mixed emotions for many -- the joy of celebrating…
Volunteers contribute so much year-round, and during the holiday season their contributions can be especially…
Thank you to all the volunteers who support superior care and services for our patients and their families!…
More people want to age in place now instead of going to assisted living facilities…
Join us as we participate in a national initiative sponsored by StoryCorps to listen and…
Faith communities are called upon to support members of their congregations during times of serious…
The Ohio's Hospice of Dayton 2015 HairShow inspired attendees and participating salons alike to honor…
Thank you to all who sponsored and participated in making the 2015 Bowl for Hospice…
Staff members at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton works collaboratively to refine and innovate superior care and…
Thank you to all who participated in the 2015 Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren…
Ohio’s Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties in collaboration with the National Lung Cancer Alliance…
We are saddened to learn from a family member of…
Dignitaries and local military leaders are among those invited to attend as Ohio’s Hospice of…
During the 2015 Midwest Care Alliance Annual Conference held in Columbus, Ohio, ten members of…
Thank you to all who joined the 11th Annual Ohio's Hospice of Dayton Remembrance 3k/5k…
Are you interested in supporting a child who may be experiencing grief? Pathways Breakaway is…
These are the sisters who saved our Remembrance Walk. They did it for Connie. Connie…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Clinical Team Liaison Nancy Trimble, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, ACHPN, will be…
The Hospice of Dayton culinary team earned first place honors in the 2015 Dietary Food…
In this story within a story, an author's story intersects with his subject's. The…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is honored to be among the 2015 nominees to be honored…
"Aromatherapy is the holistic therapeutic application of genuine essential oils for enhancing the physical, emotional,…
by Sharon Metcalf, MSW, LSW, Manager of Social Workers I was blessed to act as…
Ohio's Hospice of Dayton is proud to present author and physician Dr. Pauline Chen for…
Ohio ranks 34th in the nation for the incidence of breast cancer according to recent…
For those who have lost a loved one, grief can sometimes resurface at unexpected times. Sharing…
Flutters in your chest, stomach aches, dizziness, dry mouth, shortness of breath, feeling restless, problems…
Connie Crosby came to Pathways of Hope at Hospice of Dayton eight years ago following…
Several construction projects are underway on the Hospice of Dayton campus on Wilmington Avenue. The…
Good luck to two vibrant young ladies, sisters, Aan’Jayla and Aa’Leeyah Peterson as they head…
Let’s make kindness contagious. Ohio's Hospice of Dayton is hoping to do just that with…
Fearless Living and Loving By Vicky Forrest, Media Content Editor - Article featured in the…
Anyone who asks Betsy Stavnitski if she “used to be a nurse” will receive a…
When she was 18 years old, Miriam Wolf fell in love – with a yellow…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton has been approved, among the 4,000 plus-Medicare-certified hospice providers across the…
"She was a Stradivarius of an airplane..." …
Dementia slowly robs many abilities from those who have it. Their ability to understand and…
Caring for a loved one is rewarding and exhausting. It is important that caregivers also…
We Honor Veterans, a program of Hospice of Dayton and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization,…
Hospice of Dayton, Inc. and Ohio's Hospice, Inc. have been named one of three winners…
A reminder from our American Pride program: While they may be an Independence Day tradition,…
Addison Harold (pictured) may be small, but she’s a big hospice supporter. When Addi was…
For those who attended the presentations by Maggie Callanan, below are downloadable resources. CEU FINAL…
Many families try to deal with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care challenges while keeping loved…
Hospice of Dayton, along with other national, state and community organizations, is involved in leading…
A dedication service for the newly renovated Chapel space at Hospice of Dayton was held…
Hospice of Dayton patients are the recipients of the generosity of Girl Scout Troop 30429…
Special thank you to the Dayton Marriott for offering a discounted rate to those in…
The Spring edition of the Journey Newsletter shares the story of a Veteran who traveled…
Steins, Stems and Savories will bring together the best of Dayton in one great night…
In Celebration of National Nurse's Week MONDAY, MAY 11 AT HOSPICE OF DAYTON 5-7 pm…
Elefherios Karkadoulias is a man who knows heroes and Gods to their very bones. He…
Hospice of Dayton is offering a day-long educational conference offering 6 Continuing Education Credits for…
Hospice of Dayton would like to recognize members of a special group, the Hope Society…
The first in a series of quarterly presentations by Hospice of Dayton for members of…
Nursing, Social Work and Nursing Home Administrative professionals are invited to attend a March 11…
Hospice of Dayton is reaching out to members of the clergy to better serve the…
The winter edition of JOURNEY shares a special love story. 2015 Winter Newsletter
Henrieta Sulag, STNA, CHPNA, joined the Hospice of Dayton staff four years ago. How she…
CLICK HERE to register. Pathways Breakaway is a daylong, grief focused event designed for children,…
Members of the clergy are invited to meet with Hospice of Dayton on Wednesday, December…
One in four of all deaths in the U.S. are Veterans. Veterans Day was celebrated…
Premier Health and Ohio’s Hospice, comprised of Hospice of Dayton, Hospice of Miami County, Hospice…
The holidays are a challenging time for those experiencing grief. Pathways of Hope Grief Support…
Ohio's Hospice of Dayton is joining in efforts to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making as…
The annual Hospice of Dayton 5K Remembrance Walk will take place Saturday, November 1 at…
Hospice of Dayton and Hospice of Miami County will present Dr. Pauline Chen as guest…
Congratulations to Dezigns by Tonya for becoming Hospice of Dayton's first ever Top Salon…
The 2013 Annual Mission Report to the Community highlights Hospice of Dayton services and programs…
By Paul M. Minter In 1937 I was ten years old, Mother and Father decided…
The fall issue of Journey highlights Hospice of Dayton events and services. Journey - Fall 2014
2013 Clinical Report The 2013 Clinical Care Report for Hospice of Dayton highlights advances in…
Dr. Cleanne Cass was honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the Ohio Society of the…
Poelking Lanes South-VIP Room 8871 Kingsridge Dr. Thursday, May 8, 2014 6:30 – 9:30 pm…
Two major non-profit Dayton organizations have created a new partnership to advance the mission of…
Hospice of Dayton invites you to be part of the ADOPT-A-GARDEN program at our beautiful campus…
Hospice of Dayton, along with other national, state and community organizations, is involved in leading…
Our new Journey publication highlights a special volunteer visitor and our wonderful community supporters! Spring…
Hospice of Dayton is joining with Dr. Govind Bharwani in a research project to improve…
By: Vickie Kapnas, Hospice of Dayton Volunteer She enters a room quietly, gently, feeling no…
Afia N Green, STNA, CHPNS, PCS Excellence Mentor Afia has served in the health care…
Celebrate the life of someone you love with whom you shared precious moments by choosing a…
Journey - Winter 2014 Our quarterly newsletter features stories of inspiration, innovation and celebration.
The Hospice of Dayton Foundation Hope Society is a way to support the unique programs and activities…
By Laura Colliflower, OTR/L I was fortunate to meet Jack during his first stay at the…
The holiday season with traditions, celebrations and gatherings with family and friends is a landscape…
Due to the weather, the volunteer orientation scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2013 has been…
For many, an ever-lengthening marathon of holiday preparations and activities can be especially painful following…
Hospice of Dayton is now included in a select group of 60 hospices nationwide after earning…
Children experience and express loss differently than adults. They have special needs to enable them…
First DAISY Award Presented to Gail Satterthwaite Hospice of Dayton presented the DAISY Award for…
Craig Turner, STNA, CHPNA, joined the Hospice of Dayton staff in 2007 as an…
Hospice of Dayton's expertise in caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses will be highlighted next…
The Pink Glove competition has just begun and Hospice of Dayton is one of only…
The annual Hospice of Dayton 5K Remembrance Walk will take place Saturday, November 2 at…
Click here to download the Fall 2013 Newsletter.
As a local hospice patient’s health was declining, the only way the family could test…
The best life is to live your dreams when you‘re awake. That is the credo…
By Deborah Jorgenson Patient Services Coordination/Transportation Coordinator In 2007, my mother, who had lived with us…
Born in Chicago in 1927, George Pulos is a survivor. George was taken to Greece…
The changing healthcare environment offers opportunities for approaches to assure superior continuity of care while…
He started out as a typical, cute as a button, Newfie puppy that I needed…
Our quarterly newsletter features stories of inspiration, innovation and celebration. Journey Newsletter Fall 2013
Our quarterly newsletter features stories of inspiration, innovation and celebration. Journey Newsletter Fall 2013
Hospice of Dayton is seeking breast cancer survivors to participate in their entry for the…
Miriam Morrison, Director of Volunteer Services Nestled in an area of manicured bushes at…
DAYTON (August 14, 2013) –Linda Daniel, Executive Director of Hospiceof Miami County, and Kent Anderson,…
Walking the road of grief after loss can be a painful and difficult journey. However,…
The sixteenth annual Bowl for Hospice is a wonderful way to honor and remember a…
Hospice of Dayton recently developed an interactive Story Garden display celebrating the lives of patients…
Hospice of Dayton is one of eight health organizations nationally to be recognized this week…
Our quarterly newsletter features stories of inspiration, innovation and celebration. Journey Newsletter Summer 2013
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Click here to view the Mission Report. To download a pdf, click here Hospice of…
Square One Salon in downtown Dayton is staging a Salon-a-thon to benefit Hospice of Dayton…
Hospice of Dayton was honored as the large non-profit recipient of the 2013 Better Business…
Hospice of Dayton is honored to be among the finalists named by the Better Business…
The National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN®) has announced that Hospice…
Click here to download our May Day Giving Mailing. Hospice of Dayton Hospice of Butler…
During National Volunteer Month, Hospice of Dayton and Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties are…
Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties believes that every moment of life is precious and…
Thank you to all the local artists (Bing Davis, Nicholas Yust, and Charley Harper) for creating…
Hospice of Dayton has announced new board leadership, with several tenured board members assuming roles…
Daniel Cox was seventeen years old when he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. He…
Click here to download the Winter 2013 Newsletter.
First DAISY Award Presented to Gail Satterthwaite The nomination, submitted by a family member of…
Ruth Thomson, D.O., Vice President of Medical Care with Hospice of Dayton, has achieved one…
Pathways Breakaway is a grief focused event designed for children and teens that have experienced…
Click here to download the Fall 2012 Newsletter.
You are invited to come join in as Abbess Khenmo Drolma bring words of inspiration…
Hospice of Dayton® makes an extraordinary difference in the lives it touches. It gave my…
Rather than print a large quantity of our 2011-2012 Hospice of Dayton® Annual Report, we’ve chosen…
Chris Spielman is used to strong opponents. As a football standout from Massillon, Ohio and…
Catch up on the latest volunteer news by reading the newest edition of Volunteer Vision!…
Thanks to the generosity of the Fraze Pavillion and WHIO-TV here in Dayton, Ralph, one of…
The gardens on our grounds are designed to offer patients and families the solace and…
Life celebrations, upcoming events and treasure hunt opportunities are highlighted in the newest edition of Journey…
Our quarterly newsletter features stories of inspiration, innovation and celebration. Journey Newsletter Summer 2012
Hospice of Dayton® is one of several local charities that will benefit from proceeds of…
Thelma Shellhouse, a timeless beauty full of poise and strength, served for two years as…
In 1913 a flood swept through Dayton Ohio destroying thousands of homes, killing…
Betty Keeton raised her family in Dayton. Her two daughters and son were lively youngsters,…
by Chaplain Eric Holley This story is about two men who found each other through…
Hospice of Dayton will mark National Minority Health Month with the dedication and opening of…
During National Volunteer Month, Hospice of Dayton and Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties honor…
Linda J. Wise Jones October 24, 1940 - February 18, 2012 Linda was a life-long…
Staff members ranked Hospice of Dayton high on multiple counts, placing the organization third in…
Hospice of Dayton is sponsoring the Fourth Annual Medical-Spirituality Conference: Care of the Soul in…
Hospice of Dayton founder Betty Schmoll was present to conduct the honors for the ribbon…
Saturday, September 15, 2012 Wright Patterson Air Force Base Hospice of Dayton has proudly partnered…
Belinda Post became one of the first Hospice House ambassadors when volunteer services introduced the…
When asked, Curtis Blair tells you what he wants people to say about him. “I…
Bud Weller, World War II Veteran, served in the Pacific as the Second World War…
The newest member of our animal assisted therapy program is not really a pet at…
Kathleen Emerson, LPN, CHPLN Imagine lying back in your recliner on a warm summer evening…
An enormous passion for hospice and palliative care and an unqualified commitment to patients at…
Dr. Gary LeRoy serves on the Board of Trustees for Hospice of Dayton. As a…
Larry Glickler was new to Dayton and only 25 years old when he became the…
Jerry Gump always has stories to share. Sharing is what comes naturally to Jerry. That’s…
There is no one more dedicated to the Hospice of Dayton mission than Judy Cole…
Staff members at Hospice of Hospice of Dayton® of Butler & Warren Counties support their…
Judie and Paul Schuh celebrated fifty years of marriage recently and turned it into a…
There is no need greater gift than sincere comfort, and Hospice of Dayton® gave that…
The Upscale Resale and More Shop has a new name, Heirlooms, and is expanding to…
“Many hands make light work.” Your help is needed to organize the outpouring of craft…
As part of Hospice of Dayton’s American Pride veteran care program, area healthcare professionals, veteran’s…
R.J. and Ada Neace shared a childhood crush, a teenage romance and 44 years of…