Losing a loved one is difficult in the best of situations, even when there is plenty of family, faith community, and social support to accompany the bereaved person on their grief journey. In the time leading up to the death,…
Barbara Parini, 92, an Ohio’s Hospice patient, has made an impact on communities she’s served across the country. Barbara was one of the first women to become an Episcopal priest in the United States. She served the LGBTQ+ community during…
Many in the world do not feel that that they can be their authentic selves. As healthcare providers, we see that struggle firsthand. On National Coming Out Day, which has been observed annually on Oct. 11 since 1988, we reflect on…
Through SAGECare training, Ohio’s Hospice’s care teams and leadership have the knowledge base, understanding and tools they need to ensure that the LGBTQ community feels welcome. Ohio’s Hospice earned Platinum certification in 2019 through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBTQ aging issues to service providers. This…
As part of its mission to provide superior care and superior services to the patients and families Ohio’s Hospice is privileged to serve, the not-for-profit hospice is committed to LGBTQ inclusive hospice and palliative care. At Ohio’s Hospice, inclusion and diversity are reflected in the…
In the spirit of continuous improvement to honor the needs of all the patients and families Ohio’s Hospice has the privilege of serving, the not-for-profit organization is leading an effort to increase awareness of and cultural sensitivity to the unique…
