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Sunset Hospice Cottage sets fundraising record for endowment The Worthington Daily Globe, Worthington, MN; 4/14/26 From tie-dyed hair bands to hippie wigs, form-fitting attire to round-rimmed shades, attendees at the 24th annual Sunset Hospice Cottage Banquet went all out with the 1970s-themed "Peace, Love and Compassion" fundraising event Saturday evening at the Worthington Event Center. ... When it was over, this year's banquet raised a record-setting amount for the cottage's endowment. On Monday afternoon, Murphy said they were still adding up the numbers. Murphy said the more than 500 people in attendance were bonded during what was both a joyous and emotional evening. ... "It didn't matter about religion and politics and ages and status. Nothing mattered but being there for Sunset Hospice Cottage. I wish the world would find that peace." 

“Transitions Supportive Care” program undergoes name change to “Big Bend Palliative Care” Big Bend Hospice; Press Release; 4/13/26 Big Bend Hospice announced today that its Transitions Supportive Care program will be renamed Big Bend Palliative Care, effective June 1, 2026. The name change reflects a strategic effort to align the program more closely with the Big Bend Hospice organization and the broader Big Bend Health system while providing greater clarity about the services offered. While the name is changing, the care remains the same, delivered by the same experienced team with a continued focus on comfort, support and quality of life.

Art Dash draws crowd, raises funds for Oregon’s Serenity Hospice and Home Shaw Local News, Oregon, IL; Press Release4/10/26 The fifth annual Art Dash benefiting Serenity Hospice and Home was held April 8 at River’s Edge Experience, drawing more than 200 attendees for an evening of art, community, and philanthropy. ... Serenity CEO Suzanne Ravlin reflected on the event’s impact: “The Art Dash brings together art, community, and fundraising, but it has become much more. It is a celebration of generosity, connection, and the incredible impact we can make when we come together with purpose. Each piece of art tells a story – of humanity, love, struggle, beauty, and the moments that matter most. 

As demand for hospice care increases, Lansing nonprofit breaks ground on expansion PBS-WKAR Public Media; by Lillian Williams; 4/8/26 Demand for end-of-life specialized care is increasing nationwide, and a Mid-Michigan provider says that has led to a facility expansion that broke ground today. Hospice of Lansing plans to add four bedrooms to its Stoneleigh Residence by next spring. ... Executive Director Heather Vida says her organization turns away more than 100 families each year because they don’t have enough rooms. "What we want to do is make sure there are beds available for everyone at any time," she said. 

Agrace expands to serve southeastern Wisconsin Fidelity, Milwaukee, WI; by PR Newswire; 4/2/26 Agrace, the largest Wisconsin-based nonprofit hospice, has expanded to serve the entire southern half of Wisconsin with the addition of Ozaukee, Washington, Racine and Kenosha counties to its Milwaukee service region. ... Southeastern Wisconsin Agrace patients are served through its regional office in Wauwatosa by a care team that includes a local hospice physician, nurses, CNAs, volunteers and a spiritual & grief counselor.

Croí Health raises $17.5M for patient care access, including through major philanthropic gifts MassNonprofit News; Press Release; 4/7/26 At the start of year three of their $20 million Voices Campaign, the Croí Health Charitable Fund has secured $17.5 million for patient care access.  Of this, they raised more than $11 million from an established donor base and more than 3,200 new, first-time donors. For the remaining amount, the Charitable Fund secured $6.5 million from leading philanthropists. About: Croí Health, formerly NVNA and Hospice, serves 27 communities, with a daily census of 1,200 and more than 200,000 patients annually. 

Hyder Family Hospice House to close. Strafford County leader: 'We're broke' Seacoastonline, Dover, NH; by Karen Dandurant; 4/2/26 Hyder Family Hospice House will close within a few weeks, Strafford County officials announced April 2, stating the decision reflects dire county finances. "We are not happy about it, but we are out of options," said County Commission Chair George Maglaras. "... We will try to find a way, maybe by renovating a wing at Riverside (Rest Home) that was closed during COVID, to find room for the few patients we currently have. This is very personal to me. We fought hard to keep this on county land. Closing this goes against every fiber of my being."

Agrace expands to serve southeastern Wisconsin PR Newswire, Milwaukee, WI; by Agrace; 4/2/26 Agrace, the largest Wisconsin-based nonprofit hospice, has expanded to serve the entire southern half of Wisconsin with the addition of Ozaukee, Washington, Racine and Kenosha counties to its Milwaukee service region. ... Southeastern Wisconsin Agrace patients are served through its regional office in Wauwatosa by a care team that includes a local hospice physician, nurses, CNAs, volunteers and a spiritual & grief counselor.

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties hosts Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony The Chronicle, Orange County and Sullivan County, NY; Press Release; 4/2/26 Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties hosted a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony on March 30 at the Cornwall Yacht Club, bringing together veterans, community members and local leaders to recognize the service and sacrifice of Vietnam-era veterans and reaffirm its commitment to compassionate end-of-life care. ... The ceremony included the reading of the names of Vietnam veterans from Orange and Sullivan Counties who lost their lives in service, followed by a moment of silence. A Missing Man Table presentation honored those who never returned.

FTC creates healthcare task force Healthcare Dive; by Rebecca Pifer Parduhn; 3/23/26

Hospice of Amador & Calaveras addresses statewide hospice fraud concerns, reaffirms commitment to ethical, community-based careLedger News; Press Release; 3/30/26 In response to recent national media coverage highlighting concerns regarding hospice fraud in California, Hospice of Amador & Calaveras (HOAC) is reaffirming its commitment to ethical, transparent and compassionate care for patients and families across Amador and Calaveras counties. ... “Hospice care is built on trust, dignity and compassion,” said Samantha M. Lukow, Executive Director of Hospice of Amador & Calaveras. “While the reports are deeply concerning, it is important for our community to know that not all hospice providers operate in this manner. The vast majority of hospice organizations, including ours, are dedicated to providing ethical, patient-centered care.” 

Northern Counties Health delivers care, access over 50 years Caledoninan Record, Vermont; 3/27/26 Northern Counties Health Care, Inc. is marking a golden milestone this year, celebrating five decades of providing primary care, dental care, and home health and hospice services across Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. The nonprofit traces its roots to a citizen-led effort to improve access to care and now operates a regional network designed around local needs. The organization’s origins date to 1976, when community leaders formed a board to continue the work of the Northern Counties Comprehensive Health Planning Council and established what became Vermont’s first federally qualified health center. ... The network today includes seven community health centers, two walk‑in primary care locations under the Northern Express Care banner, three dental centers, and a certified home health and hospice division.

New L+M hospice unit seeks to provide peace, comfort for patients and families The Day, New London, CT; by John Penney; 3/27/26 Down a long sixth-floor corridor that passes through Lawrence + Memorial Hospital’s oncology unit are three rooms that for its patients are the last they’ll ever enter. Those recently refurbished patient rooms, along with a renovated family room, comprise the hospital’s new dedicated hospice space where those at the end of their lives — along with their loved ones — are made comfortable by a team of nurses and other caregivers. ... The creation of the new unit began in the fall and included transforming an office into a family room located just steps from the patient spaces.