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Rainbow 35th anniversary cookbook available Watertown Daily Times, Jefferson, WI; by Kenyon Kemnitz, Rainbow Community Care; 11/22/25 Rainbow Community Care, a trusted independent healthcare provider serving Jefferson, Dodge, and surrounding counties, is excited to announce that its commemorative 35th Anniversary Cookbook, “Nourishing Body & Soul” is officially available for purchase. This community-sourced cookbook features over 300 recipes. It is a beautiful, heartfelt keepsake filled with the best-kept family secrets and cherished stories from the very people who built Rainbow: volunteers, local families, dedicated healthcare workers, and community supporters. All have been part of Rainbow’s 35-year journey of providing compassionate care to rural South Central Wisconsin. “This is more than just a cookbook,” said Rainbow Community Care Clinical Liaison Dana Traynere. “Every recipe tells a story of connection and community, ...Editor's Note: Yes, this creative fundraiser is "more than just a cookbook" with its family recipes filled with memories and relationships from the past for the present and family meals ahead. What favorite family recipes--filled with stories of loved ones who have died--will grace your Thanksgiving table tomorrow?

Hospice board members file suit against Baxter Health over alleged bylaw violations KTLO.com; by Philip Lanius; 11/24/25 A lawsuit was filed Friday [11/21] by members of the Board of Directors of Hospice of the Ozarks against Baxter Health (referred to in the suit as Baxter County Regional Hospital). ... The lawsuit alleges the action to appoint the new board members taken recently by the hospital was fraudulent and done to “seize control and power from the current 11-member Hospice board.” ... The hospital took the action, the lawsuit charges, so it “could seize and control assets” belonging to Hospice. 

Arvest Foundation awards $4,000 grant to Hospice of the Ozarks KTLO.com; by Staff; 11/20/25 The Arvest Foundation has awarded a $4,000 grant to Hospice of the Ozarks to support patient care needs at the nonprofit facility. Arvest Bank associates joined Scott Copeland, president of Arvest in North Arkansas, and executive assistant Cindy Sutterfield in presenting the check to Rebecca Raynor, relationship and giving officer for Hospice of the Ozarks, along with other representatives. ... Raynor said the support helps sustain the organization’s 46-year mission. 

The hidden value of thrift stores in hospice care Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); hosted by Chris Comeaux with Mark Cohen and Lin Sue Flood; 11/19/25 This TCNtalks episode explores the multifaceted role of thrift stores in Hospice Care, highlighting their impact on community engagement, grief support, and economic sustainability. Our guests, Lin Sue Flood, Director of Community Engagement at Hospice of the Valley, and Mark Cohen, retired Editor & Publisher of Hospice News Today, and Principal, Cohen-Fyfe Communications, discuss how thrift stores serve as vital assets for Hospices, providing not only financial support but also fostering community connections and environmental sustainability.

‘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! 

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.

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.

Hospice workers call for Gov. Hochul to sign bill restricting for-profit hospices WSKG/PBS/NPR Buffalo Toronto Public Media; by Emyle Watkins; 11/14/25 A medical campus that once made history is renewing calls for better patient care. Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo, a non-profit, opened the first combined residential and in-patient hospice campus in the United States 30 years ago. On Thursday, workers at this campus gathered to call on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign legislation preventing for-profit hospices from growing or opening until better patient safeguards are in place. Jeanne Chirico, the president of the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State, says, "Why is that important? Because evidence from across the country has shown us what happens when hospice becomes a business model instead of a mission."

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. 

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. 

Hospice of Davidson County marks 40 years with podcast series The Dispatch, Lexington, NC; by Jill Doss-Raines; 11/10/25 Hospice of Davidson County will join organizations nationwide in recognizing National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and celebrating 40 years in the community with the creation of a podcast. The special podcast series will highlights stories from founders, stakeholders, staff and community members who have been part of its meaningful journey.

Hospice of South Texas appoints Laurie Eder as Chief Executive Officer Press Release Distribution, Victoria, TX; by Hospice of South Texas; 11/5/25Hospice of South Texas® (HOST) has appointed Laurie Eder as Chief Executive Officer after her service as Interim CEO since March 2025. Eder is building on the forty-year legacy of Hospice of South Texas with a focus on compassion and community. ... Her passion for hospice began with her own family's experience with Hospice of South Texas and continues to shape her leadership today.

A legacy of compassion: estate gift supports hospice care The County, Presque Ilse, ME; 11/5/25The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is deeply honored to announce a $20,000 estate gift from the late Ricky Kenney, who passed at the Aroostook House of Comfort on May 14. Kenney experienced the compassionate care of the Aroostook House of Comfort firsthand, both through his loved ones and during his own hospice journey. ... In recognition of the devoted care Kenney received by Northern Light Home Care & Hospice, both at home and within the hospice home, a portion of his generous gift was used to dedicate the staff break room. This space offers hospice staff and volunteers a quiet place to rest, recharge and regroup between moments of profound service.