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‘No Place Like Valley Hospice’ gala honors four decades of care WTRF.com, Wintersville, OH; by WTRF Staff; 11/15/25 Community members followed the yellow brick road to Wintersville on Saturday night [11/15] to celebrate Valley Hospice’s 40th anniversary. St. Florian Hall was transformed into the Emerald City for the “There’s No Place Like Valley Hospice” celebration. “We have been a part of Valley Hospice from the beginning. We are thrilled to be a partner with Valley Hospice. ... I can’t imagine not being a part of the mission of Valley Hospice,” said Laurie Labishak, director of marketing and communication for Trinity Health System. ... From all of us at 7News — congratulations, Valley Hospice, on your 40th anniversary. Editor's Note: This news story reflects your long-standing culture of relationships with your community partners, local news sources, and donors, all splashed with a bit of fun. Yes, congratulations Valley Hospice! 

Missoula students build labyrinth at local hospice8KPAX; by Caroline Weiss; 11/18/25Missoula seventh grade students built a labyrinth at Hope Hospice Center on Monday, creating a path to process grief. The maze aims to offer a place for hospice patients, families, and staff to meditate and reflect. “It helps you understand how to handle your emotions and stuff like that, and part of it is walking through the labyrinth,” said seventh grade student Gracie. Students from Sussex School built the labyrinth one rock at a time. Putting them into place only took a few hours, but the completed maze was the culmination of a six-week collaborative project aimed at giving back to the community.

Honoring compassion: A beautiful afternoon with Hospice Austin ActiveRain, Austin, TX; by Dorie Dillard; 11/16/25 Each year, I look forward to the Beauty of Life Luncheon hosted by Hospice Austin, a tradition that has become both meaningful and deeply personal for me. Held at the JW Marriott in downtown Austin, this year’s event was nothing short of extraordinary. More than 1,000 attendees filled the grand ballroom, creating a powerful sense of community and shared purpose. Even more inspiring, the luncheon raised an incredible $1,000,000 to support Hospice Austin’s mission of providing compassionate end-of-life care.

How CFOs can harness the power of their shifting role HealthLeaders - Analysis; by Marie Defreitas; 11/17/25 As turnover rises and expectations expand, CFOs are redefining their influence; from financial stewards to enterprise strategists and even future CEOs. The role's evolution demands new skills, deeper relationships, and a broader vision of what value means. ...

[Hospice] Christmas drive ongoing for local nursing homes McAlester News-Capital, Stigler, OK; by Remus Martin; 11/11/25 San Bois Hospice [in southeast Oklahoma] is hosting a Christmas drive for local nursing homes lasting until Dec. 10. Stacey Harvey, marketing employee with San Bois Hospice, started the drive eight years ago with the organization. ... She said children are always remembered during Christmas time, but the elderly tend to be forgotten. They want to make sure people in the nursing home are not forgotten and receive gifts.

United Way helps Hospice in the Pines bring care to all The Lufkin Daily News, Lufkin, TX; by Ruben Ibarra, Jr.; 11/15/25 For nearly four decades, Hospice in the Pines has offered end-of-life care with compassion to hundreds of families each year. Now approaching its 40th anniversary, the nonprofit continues to provide care to patients across 12 counties, with crucial support from the United Way of Angelina County helping fill the gaps for those who cannot afford care. ... Through the United Way, Hospice in the Pines receives funding that directly supports charity care for uninsured patients. Each year, the nonprofit provides more than $250,000 worth of medical services and equipment to individuals who have no Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance coverage, making sure patients receive the same level of care as any other.

Carolina Caring Foundation “Gift Back” grant provides cardio-pulmonary supplies at no cost to patients Carolina Caring, Newton, NC; Press Release; 11/10/25 In a powerful demonstration of its mission to support compassionate, whole-person care, Carolina Caring Foundation has awarded a $1,000 Gift Back grant to fund cardio-pulmonary equipment for patients served through Carolina Caring’s Palliative Care program. ... While hospice patients often receive these medical supplies at no cost, palliative patients do not qualify for those same benefits—causing barriers to care. The Gift Back grant closes that gap. Carolina Caring Foundation used the $1000 to fund numerous medical devices: 19 scales, 12 electronic blood pressure cuffs, and 10 pulse oximeters, all provided at no cost to the Palliative Care program or its patients. 

Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors visit with Hospice of the Midwest AARP - Atlantic News Telegraph; Jenn Nichols; 11/13/25 The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors met with staff from Hospice of the Midwest [based in Guthrie Center, Iowa] on Thursday, Nov. 6, to learn more about the compassionate services they provide, and the important role volunteers play in supporting patients and families. Editor's Note: What ongoing relationships do you continue to foster with leaders of your service areas? Hospice of the Midwest in Guthrie Center, Iowa provides this great example.

Bankrupt SLO County nonprofit paid for a house and cars. Were they for business? The Tribune; by Chloe Shrager; 11/12/25 Before it went bankrupt in August, a longtime San Luis Obispo County home health and hospice nonprofit paid for the rent on a house in Texas and bought three cars using company funds. Now, federal bankruptcy trustees are questioning whether the purchases — made by Wilshire Health and Community Services — were business related, or rather personal uses of company funds.

From good to better with Andrew Molosky Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast hosted by Chris Comeaux with Andrew Molosky; 11/12/25 In this week’s special joint episode of TCNtalks and Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux welcomes Andrew Molosky, President and CEO of Chapters Health System.  Together, they explore what it means to lead with perseverance, authenticity, and vision in times of change. Andrew shares powerful insights on cultivating culture, navigating uncertainty, and the role of vulnerability in leadership. 

A new treasure arrives to downtown Menomonie Volume One, Wisconsin; 11/11/25 ... Adoray’s Treasures from the Heart (521 2nd St. E, Menomonie) — the newest addition to Adoray Home Health & Hospice’s fundraising thrift stores — opened its doors earlier this summer. In just a few short months, this second-hand boutique has captured the hearts of community members, Amber Bettinger-Lytle, Adoray’s director of marketing and development said. “Every item that comes through our doors tells a story,” Bettinger-Lytle shared. “When someone donates a household item or buys a sweater, that act of kindness ripples outward, helping us bring care, compassion and hope to someone in need.”Editor's Note: This article's tone and wording moves it from a typical sales promotion to meaning and purpose, linking past, present and future. 

Doves & Diamonds event draws record crowd Beloit Daily News, Beloit, WI ; by Clint Wolf; 11/9/25 A record crowd turned out Saturday for the 21st Annual Doves & Diamonds Gala event at the Eclipse Center. Tami Scarpetta, executive director of foundation, marketing and community relations for Beloit Health System, said 354 guests had registered to attend the event, which is the largest fundraising event for Beloit Regional Hospice each year. ... “We usually raise about $100,000 each year. We are hoping to top that this year,” Scarpetta said. She said, before the event even kicked off, the bourbon raffle already had raised $12,000 in pre-sales.