Angel “Louie” Cruz, a patient at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare and an avid fisherman, recently spoke about his love of fishing with a member of his care team. He worried that it might be too late to get back out on…
Peggy Streby never dreamed she would work in hospice. As a full-time mom, she had volunteered at her church and her children’s school for many years. In 1993, her kids were nearing college age, and she had taken a year of…
At Ohio’s Hospice and its affiliates, the interdisciplinary care teams are designed to care for all of a patient’s needs — physical, emotional and spiritual. The care team works together in communication with patients and their families to provide superior…
Sue Madick, a volunteer with Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, recently was inducted into the Senior Citizen Hall of Fame. The award was presented by Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities. Direction Home Akron Canton is a private,…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare recently recognized its volunteers through two drive-by volunteer recognition events, which were held at its Millersburg and Wooster offices. The events highlighted the involvement of the 160 volunteers who have continued to volunteer in any way they…
Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County is seeking crafters of all ages and skills to provide ornaments and decorations for 2-foot-tall Christmas trees that will be delivered to patients of Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County. “If anyone in the community is…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is seeking volunteers who are willing to crochet, quilt or knit 42-inch-square lap blankets for patients. When a new patient arrives at the Hospice House at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton for symptom management, they are given…
Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice is holding volunteer training orientations for new volunteers Sept. 7 and Nov. 30, 9 am-1 pm, at Ohio’s Community Mercy Hospice (100 W. McCreight Ave., Suite 400, Springfield, OH 45504). Volunteers are needed to provide a variety of services. There are many…
Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County and Community Care Hospice, affiliates of Ohio’s Hospice, are seeking members of the community who are interested in volunteering with the not-for-profit hospices. Volunteers are needed to provide a variety of services. There are many ways volunteers can donate their time…
The Marilyn B. and Mark E. Gustafson Center for Supportive Care will provide a dedicated building space to expand our bereavement services, accommodate and support volunteer activities, and provide a transportation hub for the Mobile Care Unit. Ohio's Hospice LifeCare,…
