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Community supports Hospice East despite winter weather The Winchester Sun, Winchester, KY;  by John Chaney; 2/8/26 Despite a fresh layer of snow from the night before, a steady stream of supporters filled the Winchester Elks Lodge #2816 on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for its monthly charity breakfast fundraiser benefiting Hospice East. ... The Elks Lodge hosts various buffet breakfasts on the first Saturday of each month from September through March, with all proceeds going to a selected local charity. ...  “Hospice does so much good for grieving families and it’s a great organization to give back to,” Johnson said of this month’s recipient. ... Approximately 15 volunteers helped prepare and serve the meal, working toward the lodge’s typical goal of raising about $3,500 per event.Editor's Note: These kinds of community fundraisers raise more than money. They raise memories. Sharing a meal together evokes meaningful around the tables, among those preparing and serving food, and instill a sense of both receiving and giving. While dollar amounts are smaller than large galas, "meaning" amounts are immeasurable.

HPH Hospice unveils revamped Lecanto facility: Changes include adding PACE program later this year Paxton Media Group; by Nancy Kennedy; 2/7/26 Despite the rumors, the HPH Citrus Hospice House in Lecanto did not close and is not closing. In fact, they are very much providing care for their patients and expanding services with a remodel of their Lecanto [Florida] facility. ... On Jan. 29 and 30, the HPH Hospice had an open house for community partners to unveil the changes — new flooring and paint, a reconfiguration of offices and work stations, new HVAC system, new furniture and state-of-the-art equipment. ... One of the newest additions, which is expected to start in the fall, is the Hope PACE Center. One side of the facility will be dedicated to inpatient hospice care and the other side will be the PACE program — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.

HopeWest holds 30th annual gala to support new dementia program KJCT 8 News - ABC, Grand Junction, CO; by Robbie Patla; 2/1/26 HopeWest held its 30th annual gala on January 31, bringing community members and partners together to support its new Dementia Support Program, which launched in July 2025. ... "This program really supports the caregiver’s journey and provides them with resources so that they are knowledgeable and have the tools to take care of their loved one,” said Breeana Gumpert, Chief Development Officer for HopeWest. ... Over 520 Grand Valley residents attended the sold-out event, which featured a “Romantic Renaissance” theme and raised funds for the program through ticket sales, a silent auction, and donations.

AMOREM Nourishes Our Neighbors Canned Dood Drive successful The Avery Journal-Times, Newland, NC; by Staff report editor; 1/30/26 HIGH COUNTRY In an effort to give back to their community, AMOREM staff joined together for an AMOREM Nourishes Our Neighbors Canned Food Drive in January. The event, coordinated by AMOREM's wellness committee and dietary services, was inspired by the organization's mission, vision and values. Staff were challenged to donate canned foods in a friendly competition between campuses and the collection from each campus was distributed to local food banks. ... A total of 667 items with a total value of $1,024.25 were collected and distributed to Yokefellow in Lenoir, Burke United Christian Ministries in Morganton and Hospitality House of Northwest NC in Boone.

Protecting patients at the end of life: Why CON still matters / part one, with Tim Rogers and Paul A. Ledford Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast/video hosted by Chris Comeaux with Time Rogers and Paul A. Ledford; 1/28/26 Certificate of Need (CON) laws remain one of the most debated—and misunderstood—regulatory frameworks in healthcare.  In this in-depth conversation, Chris Comeaux is joined by two of the nation’s most respected Hospice association leaders: Paul A. Ledford, President & CEO of the Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association, and Tim Rogers, President & CEO of the Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina.

[United Kingdom] Winner's £25k hospice donation matched by lottery BBC News; by Rebecca Kenyon; 1/27/26 A lottery winner who donated £25,000 of her prize to a Kent hospice which cared for her late husband says she is "thrilled" her donation has been matched by the company which ran the draw. Linda Styles donated the money to the Heart of Kent Hospice in Aylesford in August after winning £250,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery. ... It costs £7.6m a year to provide services at the hospice but only 20% of that funding comes from the government. The hospices says this means it relies on voluntary donations for the other 80%.

Veterans get free photography session, storytelling opportunities at Carolina Caring event Carolina Caring, Huntersville, NC; by Carolina Caring; 1/21/26 “People can never have too many family photos,” says Aaron Libby, the Charlotte-based photographer known for his stunning portraits captured across four continents and in his studio, Aaron Libby Photography. Libby’s passion for photography and his personal experiences as a U.S. Army veteran led to a recent collaboration with Carolina Caring, the nonprofit serious illness care provider serving 12 counties across Western North Carolina and the Mecklenburg region. ... Last Fall, he was approached by Cindy Stamey, Carolina Caring’s Director of Veteran Relations, who sought to create a meaningful experience—one that provided lasting keepsakes for veterans and their families. They decided to offer a free photography session during the organization’s Veterans Coffee Connection gathering in Huntersville. ... For these photographs, veterans were encouraged to hold an item or wear a badge that carries meaning from their time in service. 

Lamar Area Hospice Fundraising Committee presents $90,000 check to Lamar Area Hospice The Prowers Journal; by Barbara Crimond; 1/21/26 What can only be described as an extraordinary example of commitment and community generosity, the Lamar Area Hospice Fundraising Committee presented Lamar Area Hospice with a check for $90,000, made possible through two annual fundraising events, the Backyard Bash and the Angel Open Golf Tournament. While these events take place every year, the success achieved this time was truly remarkable. The final amount raised was not just successful—it was astonishing.

HopeHealth, the 2nd hospice in the nation, celebrates 50th anniversary MassNonprofit News; Press Release; 1/20/26 HopeHealth, an early pioneer in hospice care and a leading nonprofit provider of hospice and palliative care in New England, marks its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in 1976 as Hospice Care of Rhode Island, HopeHealth was created by a group of physicians, chaplains, educators, and community advocates who believed patients and families deserved compassionate, dignified support at the end of life. ... HopeHealth became the second hospice provider in the nation. In the five decades since, HopeHealth has grown from a single community-based program into a regional nonprofit organization serving Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In addition to hospice care, it provides palliative care for patients and families living with serious illness; specialized care for dementia; support and education for family caregivers; and numerous grief support programs.Editor's Note: Congratulations and thank you--Hospice Care of Rhode Island | HopeHealth--for your groundbreaking leadership and ongoing growth in your services throughout the continuum for serious illness, palliative, hospice, and grief care!

Agrace announces revolutionary dementia village: America's first Hogeweyk-inspired community redefining memory care PR Newswire, Madison, WI; by Agrace; 1/20/26 Agrace ... today announced plans to build the Ellen & Peter Johnson Dementia Village at Agrace, the first Hogeweyk-inspired dementia care community of its kind in the United States. ... Breaking ground this spring, the $40 million project represents a complete reimagining of dementia care in America, drawing inspiration from the Netherlands' internationally acclaimed Hogeweyk Dementia Village—a model that has set a new global standard for supporting people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. ... Traditional memory care has long focused on safety and clinical oversight—priorities that matter deeply to families and caregivers alike. Yet many of these settings—shaped by institutional design and medical frameworks—can unintentionally narrow autonomy, spontaneity, and connection to ordinary life. 

Andwell Health Partners merges with Hospice of Southern Maine Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 1/15/26 Andwell Health Partners has merged with Hospice of Southern Maine. The combination is designed to sustain access to community-based end-of-life care. The merger will be effective April 1, 2026 and is intended to strengthen the combined organizations’ ability to support patients and families statewide. Maine-based Andwell Health Partners announced the deal on Wednesday [1/14].

Baptist Health and Hosparus Health expand hospice and palliative care partnership to Southern Indiana Hosparus Health, Louisville, KY; Press Release; 1/14/26 Hosparus Health and its palliative care affiliate, Pallitus Health Partners, in collaboration with Baptist Health, announce the expansion of their innovative partnership to Southern Indiana. As of January 2, 2026, Pallitus Health Partners is offering palliative care consultations for patients at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany. The program focuses on supporting patients and families facing serious illness by providing expert symptom management, helping them plan for the future, and connecting them with broader care options, including hospice when appropriate.