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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. 

Providence home health venture launches in California, includes North Bay The Press Democrat, North Bay, CA; by Cheryl Sarfaty; 11/4/25Providence and home-health care provider Compassus have finalized plans to provide home health, hospice, palliative care and personal home care services to multiple California regions, including Sonoma and Napa counties. California becomes the second of the three-phase joint venture. The first, announced March 3, includes Alaska, Texas and Washington. The third phase, in Oregon, is still pending regulatory review and approval in that state, according to Providence and Compassus. Under the agreement, Compassus will manage operations for all locations of the combined entity, called Providence at Home with Compassus. 

Hospice executive highlights Medicare benefits during National Hospice and Palliative Care Month ABC-WWSB, Sarasota, FL; by Thad Randazzo and Summer Smith; 11/5/25 November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to discuss the benefits of hospice care and its importance to communities. Casey Cuthbert, executive director of Affinity Care Hospice of Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties, said people often don’t understand that hospice care is a journey everyone faces. ... Many people don’t realize they have paid into Medicare hospice benefits throughout their working lives, Cuthbert said. Medicare covers hospice services at 100%, including the caregiving team of nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains.

VNA Care's Heroes in Health Care raises $215k for patient care service Patch, Arlington, MA; by Deboarh Corkum; 11/5/25VNA Care, the first organized visiting nurse association in the United States, raised $215,000 for patient care services during the annual Heroes in Health Care Gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston. Heroes in Health Care is VNA Care’s signature fundraising event in support of essential funding for home health and hospice care for patients and their families across Massachusetts.

Hospice House welcomes 500th patient, expands mission Nola.com, New Orleans, LA; by Lisa Von Eberstein; 11/2/25 When the 500th patient entered the Hospice House near Slidell last month, the milestone marked more than a number. ...  “We call them bittersweet benchmarks,” said Miranda Lindsay, executive director of the Hospice Foundation of the South and Hospice House. “It’s amazing for us in 11 years to have helped 500 families in our community, but at the same time, it’s 500 people who have passed.” Hospice House is a 3,600-square-foot home featuring three private suites, with screened-in porches in a homelike setting, for terminally ill patients to spend their final days.

Kalos Health shutters amid Medicaid changes Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 10/29/25 Kalos Health Inc. is closing amid changes to Medicaid reimbursement. The change could challenge access to home-based services for chronically ill adults in western New York. The nonprofit provided health insurance coverage across six counties in New York through a Medicaid managed long-term care (MLTC) plan. Since 2014, the plan has coordinated with regional health care providers to serve adults with chronic illness and health disabilities. Kalos Health is part of The Hospice and Palliative Care Group (HPCG), an organization that provides administrative services. Other providers in the group include Niagara Hospice, Liberty Home Care, Hospice of Orleans and The Niagara Hospice Alliance.  

EverHeart Hospice to be featured on all access with Andy Garcia Mercer County Outlook, Greenville, OH; 10/27/25 EverHeart Hospice is set to be featured in an upcoming national documentary distributed to public television on “All Access with Andy Garcia.” The segment will provide vital education on the topics of hospice and palliative care, highlighting the compassionate, specialized support EverHeart Hospice provides to its patients and families. ... The feature will be distributed nationally, reaching major markets in all fifty states, with an anticipated availability in early 2026 for circulation. The national emphasis on distribution will help demystify end-of-life care and promote a greater understanding of the benefits of both hospice and palliative services to viewing audiences.

Hospice of the Chesapeake and Partners In Care join to support aging communityHospice of the Chesapeake press release; by Elyzabeth Marcussen; 10/24/25Hospice of the Chesapeake is proud to announce that Partners In Care of Maryland, Inc., has officially joined its family of services under a newly formed umbrella organization, Chesapeake Health Partners... As Maryland’s largest independent nonprofit hospice organization, Hospice of the Chesapeake has been a trusted resource for individuals and families facing serious illness, helping them live each day with intention and peace. Partners In Care, a Maryland-based nonprofit, has built its legacy on helping older adults remain independent and engaged through its signature Service Exchange model where members help one another with transportation, handyman services, social connection and more.Note: This is in addition to Partnership Expands In-Home Palliative Care in Calvert County - Chesapeake Supportive Care (CSC), the palliative care arm of Hospice of the Chesapeake, is excited to announce a new partnership with Southern Maryland House Calls (SMHC), a trusted leader in home-based geriatric care, to enhance access to palliative care services for residents of Calvert County.

Genesis holds groundbreaking ceremony for new hospice care facility Spectrum News 1, Zanesville, OH; by Ruby Jackson; 10/22/25 On Tuesday, Genesis HealthCare System held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of its new Genesis Hospice Care inpatient facility. The new facility has been dubbed the J.W. & M.H. Straker Foundation Hospice House and is planned to finish construction in 2026. ... A total of $7.4 million was donated from the community organizations and individuals during a capital campaign.

Bay County hospice facility Brian’s House temporarily closes its doors mlive.com, Hampton TWP, MI; by Joey Oliver; 10/17/25 Brian’s House Community Group, an end-of-life care facility, has announced its temporary closure after eight years of serving terminally ill patients and their families. The facility at 664 W. Nebobish Road has served more than 1,000 families since opening its doors in June 2017, according to a statement from the board officers and members. The organization cited financial challenges as the primary reason for the closure. ... The facility operated on a sliding scale fee structure that was significantly lower than assisted living residences and often provided free care to families with low or no income.

Heritage Hospice spreads smiles with ‘Scattering Kindness’ project The Advocate-Messenger, Danville, KY; 10/17/25 Heritage Hospice, Inc. volunteers spread cheer across four counties recently through a community outreach effort called “Scattering Kindness,” which delivers handmade seasonal crafts and treats to local nursing homes and assisted living residents. The project, coordinated by Heritage Hospice Volunteer Services, began earlier this year with the idea of using creativity as a way to bring comfort and connection to patients in care facilities. The first celebration took place in February, when volunteers marked Valentine’s Day with heart-themed gifts — setting the tone for what would become an ongoing series of seasonal outreach events.