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VNA responds to state approval of a new for-profit hospice provider in Indian River County VeroNews.com, Vero Beach, FL; by Community Submission; 12/23/25 The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of the Treasure Coast is responding to today’s announcement by the State of Florida approving a for-profit hospice provider to begin serving Indian River County in early 2026. The newly authorized provider will join a community that VNA has exclusively served with nonprofit hospice care for nearly 40 years. The approval follows a statewide Florida Need Projections review conducted by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) ... VNA has long met—and continues to meet—the hospice needs of residents across Vero Beach, Sebastian and Fellsmere.

Hospice of Michigan receives $10,000 grant for pediatric hospice care Ludington Daily News, Manistee, MI; 12/20/25Hospice of Michigan has received a $10,000 grant from the Manistee County Community Foundation to support its Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Programs for Children, which provide specialized pediatric hospice care for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. The grant will help fund medical, emotional, social and spiritual support services delivered through the not-for-profit’s pediatric hospice programs. Hospice of Michigan is the only statewide hospice provider offering specialized pediatric hospice care services in northeast Michigan.

[Canada] Posthumous effort helps 'Santa Al' raise $100,000 Pique News Magazine, British Columbia, Canada; by Roxanne Egan-Elliott; 12/24/25 With a white beard, rosy cheeks and a sparkle in his eye, Alan Paterson was known to many year-round as Santa Al. ... He started donating all proceeds from his Santa appearances to support Victoria Hospice’s services to show his gratitude for the compassionate care his wife, Sharon, received in 2009 at the end of her life. Over 15 years, Paterson raised more than $84,000 for the hospice. He wanted to bring that total to $100,000 this holiday season, but Paterson died on Sept. 29 at the age of 79. Paterson’s family continued his legacy of giving by inviting loved ones to honour his life with donations to the hospice to help him reach his goal. His fundraising pagerecently passed $100,000.

Refuge: How people experiencing homelessness spend their final days NBC News, KUSA-9, Denver, CO; by Chris Vanderveen and Chris Hansen; 12/21/25 If few cities and states know how to effectively deal with their unhoused populations, far fewer know what to do when the unhoused enter the final days, weeks, and months of their lives. The 9NEWS documentary “Refuge” represents a deeply personal examination of one of the more invisible crises of American life today: hospice care for the unhoused. “People like to think somehow, some way it’s being taken care of, but it’s not,” said James “JP” Hall, founder of Denver’s Rocky Mountain Refuge, one of a handful of places around the country that offers custodial end-of-life care for people experiencing homelessness.

Festival of Trees raises $315K for Aspirus hospice and family care Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, WI; by Nida Tazeen; 12/20/25 The 2025 Festival of Trees raised $315,000, marking a record for the annual event, according to an announcement from the Aspirus Health Foundation. The fundraiser, held during Thanksgiving week, welcomed more than 3,800 guests to the Central Wisconsin Convention + EXPO Center in Rothschild. Attendees viewed more than 230 decorated trees, wreaths, mantels and specialty displays donated by community members, families, businesses and organizations. The decorations were featured in raffles, silent and live auctions and special events throughout the week. 

LifeBridge Health taps Hopkins executive as new president and CEO The Daily Record; by Daily Record Staff; 12/17/25 Jennifer Nickoles will succeed Neil Meltzer, who is retiring after 13 years in the position, according to a news release. Nickoles joins LifeBridge from Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where she has served as president. Her career spans nearly 30 years with Johns Hopkins Medicine in a variety of operations and leadership roles. Nickoles will assume her role on March 1. ... LifeBridge has grown into a system with five hospitals, hundreds of physician offices, more than 14,000 employees, and a wide range of programs from urgent care, hospice care, senior living and a fitness center.

West End Health Foundation awards $15,000 to Trillium House hospice care MyUpNow.com, Ishpeming, MI; by Alexandria Bournonville; 12/15/25 To support locally based hospice care, the West End Health Foundation (WEHF) awarded $15,000 to Trillium House, a Marquette-based hospice care center. ... “This grant will help cover some of the cost of caring for those who need hospice support at Trillium House for a total of 50 days a year for three years," said Trillium House Executive Director Melissa Cavill. "That’s 150 days of high-quality, compassionate care in a safe and home-like environment, and it’s all designated specifically for West End residents.”Editor's Note: By translating dollars into days of hospice care, this message makes the grant's impact visible and human. It reminds us that return on investment is not only financial, but measured in serving hospice patients and families through the dying moments that matter most. How does your organization give meaning to its numbers? 

St. Charles Prineville Hospice Auction raises more than $180kCascade Business News (CBN), Central Oregon; by CBN; 12/16/25 St. Charles Foundation’s annual Prineville Hospice Auction was a big success, raising more than $180,000 to support hospice programs. The festive event was held at the Crook County Fairgrounds Indoor Area last week with a fun live auction of handmade quilts and Christmas trees as well as dinner, raffle and more.

Chapters Health System announces national rebranding of grief support camps for children PR Newswire, Temple Terrace, FL; by Chapters Health System; 12/12/25 Chapters Health System, the nation's leading chronic illness innovator and largest nonprofit hospice provider, proudly announced a unified grief support camp name, Camp Brave Heart, and logo for programs across the country starting in 2026. Each camp program will remain tailored to the needs of the local community and the longstanding tradition of providing a supportive place for children to process and share.

The balancing act: How caregivers navigate the stress of work, family, and caring for a loved one Delaware LIVE; by Staff Writer; 12/12/25With two-thirds of U.S. caregivers struggling to manage both employment and home duties, experts say planning, boundaries, and support can prevent burnout. ... Insights from national research and guidance from Delaware Hospice, Oasis Senior Care (a leading consultant for families), and Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore underscore a central message: you don’t have to do this alone, and thriving — not just surviving — is possible. ...

Providence Care appoints Werner Freymann, Jr. as new Chief Executive Officer Morningstar; by Business Wire; 12/10/25 Providence Care, a leading hospice, palliative and primary care for seniors organization, today announced the appointment of Werner Freymann, Jr. as its new Chief Executive Officer. In the role of CEO, Werner will lead the company’s strategic direction and drive continued growth and innovation across its continuum of care for the elderly wherever they call home. Mr. Freymann brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience, previously serving as SVP of Discovery at Home. 

Solvay gets nearly 45K from Super One’s register round-up Fox 21 Local News, Duluth, MN; by Jadie Jones; 12/10/25 Super One raised nearly 45 thousand dollars for Solvay Hospice House. These funds were raised during their recent register round up campaign where customers could choose to round up their change or donate more when checking out. This campaign was at 19 regional stores. Solvay has been a register roundup participant for 18 years now, raising more than 373 thousand in total.

Hospice of Redmond rebrands, to launch in-home care in March Redmond Spokesman, Redmond, OR; by Ian Haupt; 12/9/25 Hospice of Redmond is changing its name and will offer in-home primary care come spring. The hospice care provider that has been serving Central Oregon since 1979 announced Dec. 9 that it has officially rebranded to ClearPath Healthcare to reflect its new identity as it plans to launch in-home primary care services in March 2026.