The personal care specialists at Ohio’s Hospice and its affiliates reflect the values of the not-for-profit hospice organization. As servant leaders, they place the mission of Ohio’s Hospice before themselves and seek to serve others first. Simply put, they have…
Hospice of Central Ohio has the privilege of serving our nation’s Veterans in its care every day. Through the American Pride® Veteran Care by Ohio’s Hospice program, Hospice of Central Ohio honors the service of Veteran patients and assures them of receiving the highest quality of care. In addition…
Hospice of Central Ohio is participating in The Big Give, through The Columbus Foundation. The Big Give is a 25-hour online giving event, which begins Wednesday, June 10, at 10 am, and ends Thursday, June 11, at 11 am. The Big Give is an…
During National Nurses Month, we to recognize our Ohio’s Hospice Nursing Honor Guard. The Nursing Honor Guard of Ohio’s Hospice honors nurses who are in hospice care with Ohio’s Hospice. The Nursing Honor Guard is made up of Ohio’s Hospice…
On Memorial Day, Americans nationwide will stop to take a moment to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Before COVID-19, many attended memorial services, watched parades, or laid flowers and planted flags on…
Before COVID-19, Veteran volunteers of Ohio’s Hospice offered virtual tours of war memorials for Veteran patients who were not physically able to travel on an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. Because of COVID-19, these volunteers are not able to…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are experiencing grief, even though they may not have experienced the death of a loved one or friend. This is known as a living loss. It is important to identify these symptoms and learn…
While many Hospice of Central Ohio volunteer team members, also known as volunteer staff members, are not able to volunteer in their usual roles during COVID-19, the pandemic has not paused their dedication to the mission. Some volunteer staff are…
During National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, Hospice of Central Ohio recognized its volunteer staff members for their support. In 2019, 135 volunteers provided more than 7,500 hours of service and made 3,489 visits to patients and families. “Hospice of Central…
With so many unknowns and information changing rapidly about the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to assure you that the dedicated healthcare professionals at Hospice of Central Ohio remain focused on providing individualized care and a calming presence to patients and families, while employing the guidelines set…
Hospice of Central Ohio is looking to mobilize an army of crafters who can sew face mask covers to help with the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) healthcare workers are facing throughout Ohio and the nation as they treat patients with COVID-19. “Many crafters are…
It is natural for people who are in the process of grieving to dread certain events, such as holidays, anniversaries and birthdays. Grieving often begins in anticipation of an event; such grief is expected and accepted. However, the bereaved also…
Renee Sparks was named general manager and executive vice president of Hospice of Central Ohio, an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice. In her new role, Sparks will be responsible for standardizing care and outcomes and assuring delivery of superior care to…
The Denison Venture Philanthropy (DVP), a unique Denison University student program organized around philanthropy, has awarded $10,000 and 200 student volunteer hours to Hospice of Central Ohio, a not-for-profit hospice organization. The funding will allow Hospice of Central Ohio to…
Snow, ice and cold temperatures in the winter can bring new challenges for health and safety. Slipping on icy driveways and sidewalks can result in broken wrists, arms or hips. These tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Hospice of Central Ohio is hosting an evening of dueling pianos, beverages, food and singalongs with the Cleveland Keys Dueling Pianos at its Keys of Life - Mardi Gras Style event on Friday, Feb. 21, 6-10:30 pm, at the Bryn…
From the flu to an injury, winter can bring new challenges to staying healthy, especially when you are caring for a loved one. When you have a loved one with a compromised immune system, it is even more important to…
“Sometimes I feel like I’m on an emotional roller coaster. There are times when I’m feeling better and seem to be doing OK. Then it seems like out of nowhere, I’m down and feeling overwhelmed. Is this normal?” The emotional…
We celebrate life’s stories every day through the experiences we are privileged to share with our patients and their families. Each new season brings a new chance to Celebrate Life’s Stories with loved ones. During the winter, there are opportunities…
Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays tend to be particularly challenging for the bereaved, painfully triggering memories and longings for times past. For many, Halloween has replaced Thanksgiving as the “kick off” to an ever-lengthening marathon of holiday preparations and activities. Even…
