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Hope Hospice Center completes, exceeds $15M capital campaign Times-Leader, Fairfield, MT; by Keila Szpaller; 12/1/25 Before the Hope Hospice Center opened in Missoula in July, people working on the project toured different facilities in the country looking for ideas. ... They learned that families are as integral to the mission as their loved ones, even that it’s advisable to have multiple USB ports in a room and couches that convert into beds. ... Now, four months after opening its doors to families across Montana, the Hope Hospice Center has served more than 100 patients and their families, exceeded a $15 million capital campaign by $200,000 ... 

Salon De Coiffeur raises $2,305 for Hospice of Orleans OrleansHub.com, Orleans County, NY; Press Release; 12/2/25 Hospice of Orleans County is pleased to announce a generous contribution resulting from the dedication of a local business owner and the enthusiastic support of the community. Terah Jackson, owner and stylist at Salon De Coiffeur, has successfully concluded her salon’s Annual Christmas Raffle, raising $2,305 for Hospice of Orleans County. For the past two months, Ms. Jackson diligently sought donations and promoted the raffle, inspiring an outpouring of support from community members and local businesses. This massive effort resulted in over 55 generously donated baskets and raffle items. Editor's Note: One person’s generosity can open the gates for many others. Terah Jackson’s leadership did exactly that. Her dedication reminds us how individual vision can inspire collective generosity.

Countryside Memory Center and St. Benedict’s House marks 45 years of service Capital Journal, South Dakota; by Iain Woessner; 11/29/25 Countryside Memory Center and St. Benedict’s House is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, marking more than four decades of support for patients, families and caregivers in the Pierre community. The organization, established in 1980 and incorporated two years later, originally operated as a hospice program. While hospice care eventually transitioned to St. Mary’s Hospital in 2003, Countryside expanded its mission, launching several new services that continue to shape its identity today.

Memorial bricks at William Childs Hospice House pave way for comfort, community and healing Space Coast Daily, Palm Bay, FL; by Space Coast Daily; 11/29/25 Under a beautiful November sky, more than 200 family members and friends gathered on a recent Saturday morning in front of the Butterfly Garden, nestled on the grounds of the William Childs Hospice House. Attendees joined the Health First Foundation’s annual Brick Paver Dedication Ceremony, a heartfelt tradition held each November during National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. ... One such brick was in honor of Arthur “Lou” Larmay, 94, who passed in July while in Hospice care. During his final weeks, Lou was commended by Hospice with a ceremony honoring his military service – and his days as a jazz musician. Gathering in the garden after his passing was just what his mourning loved ones needed.

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. 

Mercy Hospice House temporarily closes; parent company to assume outpatient care The Durango Herald, Durango, CO; by Elizabeth Pond; 11/17/25 The Mercy Hospice House, an end of life care wing of Mercy Hospital, has temporarily closed because of a change in outpatient service ownership and a required licensing review. A reopening date has not been determined. The facility, owned and operated by CommonSpirit Health, will transfer leadership of outpatient services to its national entity, CommonSpirit Health at Home, said Kevin Massey, a spokesman. Inpatient hospice care will continue under CommonSpirit Health and Mercy Hospital, he said.

[United Kingdom] Daughter of hospice patients backs bed campaign BBC News; by Will Jefford; 11/18/25 The daughter of a couple who spent their final moments together side by side in a hospice has backed a campaign to save two end-of-life care beds from funding cuts. Julie Whittaker's parents, Chris and Lynne Johnson, were cared for in the same room at Ashgate Hospice, in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, before dying just days apart in February 2024. Ashgate Hospice announced plans to reduce the number of inpatient beds as part of wider plans to save more than £2.6m in October Editor's Note: Read more, "Married 'soulmates' spent final days side by side," which we posted on 7/17/24.

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.

NVNA and Hospice rebrands as Croí HealthPR-Inside.com, Norwell, MA; Press Release; 11/13/25 NVNA and Hospice is rebranding as Croí Health starting December 1st. The non-profit home health care and hospice agency, founded in 1920, will remain independent and maintain the same award-winning care team, changing only its name. "Croí" draws inspiration from the Gaelic word meaning "heart" which embodies their unmatched empathy and unwavering support for patients and families. This move better reflects the nonprofit's identity and the future of the organization.

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.