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Hospice service to vulnerable people awarded The Chronicle-Journal, Thunderbay, Ontario; by Doug Diaczuk; 6/13/25 An organization that provides palliative care is being recognized for its work at ensuring everyone, including those who may not have a home to call their own, receive the services they need at the end of life. Hospice Northwest [Mount Vernon, WA, USA] is the first recipient of the new Equity in Action Award created earlier this year by Mount Pleasant Group and Hospice Palliative Care Ontario [Canada]. The award is meant to highlight work being done to promote better access to palliative care in communities across the province.

Adoray makes annual conduit contribution Star-Observer, St. Croix County, WI; 6/17/25Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW) is pleased to announce that Adoray Home Health & Hospice, a Gold-Level certified Family Friendly Workplace, recently made an annual conduit contribution to the Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley. This meaningful contribution reflects Adoray’s ongoing commitment to supporting families and strengthening the local community. “At the heart of Adoray are caregivers, whether they are mothers, family caregivers, or professional caregivers. We understand the profound importance of walking alongside our community through every step of their caregiving journey,” said Christa Walz, Executive Director of Adoray Home Health & Hospice.

HCS Home Care/Hospice Salary & Benefits studies underway American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL); by Lisa Hohenemser; 6/17/25 Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) has announced the 2025 Home Care and Hospice Salary & Benefits studies are now underway. The Reports are recognized as the authoritative source for comprehensive marketplace data for home health + hospice agencies. Last year’s Home Care Report contained data from 1,079 home health agencies. The Hospice Report had data from 797 hospice agencies. Both studies include questions on staffing issues, nursing turnover/vacancy rates, and sign-on bonuses used by agencies to attract new employees. The results cover salaries/bonuses and hourly/per visit rates for 60 positions, with job data reported by auspice type, revenue size, region, state, and CBSA. Also included are 19 fringe benefits, planned salary increases, productivity/caseload, and data on visit and shift differentials.  Directions to Participate in the HCS Home Care or Hospice Salary & Benefits Study: ... There is no cost to participate. 

'Walk for Hospice' raises $160K for patient programsCBS News 6 WRGB, Albany, NY; by Stephanie Ryan; 6/14/25Grey skies couldn't keep walkers away from a good cause Saturday. An estimated 1,000 people turned out for the 25th Annual “Walk for Hospice” held at Siena College. Walkers of all ages participated in the fundraiser in honor or in memory of loved ones. There was food, fun, facepainting, and music from The Refrigerators. The event raised an incredible $160,000 for patient programs, like music and massage therapies to comfort patients, a special Wish Fund, and Camp Erin – a bereavement camp for children and teens who have lost a significant person in their lives.

Nancy Streber Memorial Golf Classic continues record-breaking fundraising for McLaren Hospice myfenton.com, Fenton, MI; Press Release; 6/13/25 The 28th Annual Memorial Golf Classic, held on May 10 at Heather Hills Golf Course in Romeo, Michigan, raised more than $15,000 in support of McLaren Hospice’s end-of-life care services—surpassing its previous fundraising record set in 2024. Founded by Dave Streber and his family, the event honors the memory of his mother, Nancy, and the compassionate care her father received as a McLaren patient. This year’s outing welcomed 144 participants, making it one of the largest and most successful events in the tournament’s history.

Providence announces 'difficult but necessary' restructure cutting 600 positions Fierce Healthcare; by Dave Muoio; 6/13/25 Providence said it launched a restructuring this week that will bring a reduction of 600 full-time-equivalent positions. The major nonprofit, which employs 125,000 people across seven Western states, said it will be shifting those affecting into other open positions “where possible.” There are more than 5,000 open roles across the system, it said. Affected roles are “primarily in non-clinical, administrative functions, though some patient-care roles are also impacted,” Providence said in its Thursday announcement. Transitional resources are being provided to impacted employees, it said. 

Bo-Hawg & Evermore, a love story & a fish fry: A deep-fried meaning found in grief Evermore Newsletter - "Community, Family, Grief"; 6/9/25 Grease popping, no breeze, standing in direct sunlight, lifting coolers with 50 pounds of grouper, hands coated in cornmeal and batter, and a heat index of 107. Ah, those were the days. That’s what it was like cooking seafood with my pops. My man LOVED this. A big reason is because he did this with his dad growing up. Later in life they began volunteering their services (and fish) as a way to help raise money for youth sports in our hometown. They would fry grouper, boil peanuts, boil shrimp — you name it, they did it. So, it was only natural that my siblings and I grew up sharing this tradition with him.  ... [Click on the title to continue reading this inspiring father-son story about both volunteering and coping with grief.]

Quality of life while dying: Cutting edge hospice center opening in Colorado Springs NBC KOAA-5, Colorado Springs, CO; by Bill Folsom; 6/10/25 A major improvement to hospice care is coming to Colorado Springs. “This facility really does meet a need that is not met any other way,” said Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, President Dawn Darvalics. Over the next couple of weeks the non-profit Pikes Peak Hospice is opening the only dedicated hospice inpatient care center in Colorado Springs. ... “Early in 2017 my wife Sarah was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, ...” said Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation, Board of Trustees Chair, Michael Healy. ... He says his family would have benefited from this new cutting-edge facility. It goes beyond medicine. It includes things like gardens, homey gathering spaces, an area dedicated to veteran support, a chapel, a place for kids, and a family style kitchen. ... Plaques around the building show the many donors helping raise the $8.5 million goal the Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation is still working to complete.

Hospice in a hurricane: What it takes to keep care going TBBW - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, Clearwater, FL; by Jo-Lynn Brown, contributed by Kerry Hoerner, CHPN, BSN, RN, Chief Clinical and Quality Officer, Empath Health; 6/10/25... At Empath Health, the vast majority of the 75,000 Floridians we serve each year receive their care in the place they call home. ... But when a hurricane is looming and travel may be limited, we shift our focus to preparing for the unknown—ensuring patients, caregivers and clinicians have the guidance, tools and confidence to weather whatever comes next. If you’re a caregiver, here are a few critical steps you can take today, to be more prepared:

Local community unites for 'Together in a Day' to transform homes and lives for Georgia families Media Industry Observer, EINPresswire.com, Athens, GA; Press Release; 6/11/25 In a powerful display of community solidarity, Family Hospice and the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter, are joining forces to host a "Together in a Day" community service day on June 20, 2025. This one-day volunteer effort will provide vital repairs and safety modifications to pre-selected homes, changing the lives of local Athens, Georgia, families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The initiative aims to enable individuals living with dementia to remain safe and comfortable in their homes for as long as possible. By tackling essential home improvements, such as installing ramps and adding crucial safety features, this "Together in a Day" directly addresses both the physical and emotional needs of these families. ... For more information on available resources and upcoming initiatives, visit the Family Hospice website or the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter website.Editor's note: Bravo and thank you, Family Hospice and the Alzheimer's Association!

National Alliance: Proposed 2.4% hospice payment update would create shortfall Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 6/11/25 The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed 2.4% hospice base rate increase is woefully inadequate, and new physician attestation requirements may place undue burdens on providers, according to comments from the National Alliance for Care at Home. The Alliance on Tuesday released its public comments on the 2026 hospice payment rule, which stated that the proposed increase will not adequately cover hospices’ rising costs for supplies, labor, travel and other expenses. 

Longtime Fargo-based hospice service has new name Fargo Forum, Fargo, ND; Press Release; 6/9/25 Hospice of the Red River Valley, which has had a presence in the region for decades, is now called HIA Hospice. Editor's note: The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Click here for more from HIA Health's website.

Hospice Brazos Valley launches ‘Christmas in July’ wreath campaign Victoria Advocate, Victoria, TX; by Nick Irene; 6/9/25 Hospice Brazos Valley is bringing holiday cheer a little early this year with its first-ever “Christmas in July” fundraising campaign, aimed at raising money to support its nonprofit mission of providing free end-of-life care. ...  “We gave away over $250,000 in free care last year,” [Coleen Broussard, Hospice Brazos Valley’s director of donor relations and special events] said. “Whether it’s the last hours, days or months, we make sure families are cared for without ever worrying about a bill. That’s only possible because of fundraising efforts like this.” The “Christmas in July” campaign offers three types of Christmas wreaths for preorder. Prices vary depending on the item and the purchase date, with early orders in July costing less than those made in October. All wreaths can be picked up at either the Brenham or La Grange office closer to the holiday season.