Don’t miss out! Our Honoring Choices Florida team along with V Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Morgan Law Center will hold the third and final Community Caring Conversations event Tuesday in Lake Butler. Participate in discussions around the myths of hospice, estate planning and end-of-life care. Sign-up today at https://communitycaringconversations.eventbrite.com!
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Don’t miss the Halloween Doors Safari! Tour neighborhoods around the community showing support for Halloween Doors & More. To join us, register at HDM.CommunityHospice.com
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We had 21 of our AMAZING volunteers stop by the Acosta-Rua Center for Caring last Tuesday for our “Volunteer Drive-Thru” as a way of showing our appreciation. Our volunteer appreciation event, usually held in April, was postponed due to the COVID pandemic, and this is one of many events we are holding to make up for it. Please share a message of thanks for our volunteers in the comment section. Thank you!
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Make sure you purchase your admission now for the 2020 Halloween Doors & More Drive-In Movie Experience! Event proceeds benefit Community PedsCare! Drive-In movies are rain or shine events so no need to worry. Thank you to the generous support of our Candyland Sponsor The Petway Family Foundation and US Assure, and Trick-or-Treat Theatre Sponsor the DuBow Family Foundation and Linda & David Stein.
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Please enjoy the beautiful concert from Carolyn Stritter from earlier today and share your thoughts in the comments section. Be on the lookout for our next First Friday Concert in November!
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Join us in saying “thank you” to Carolyn Stritter, a retired hospice nurse and 11-year volunteer, for her wonderful performance at the First Friday Concert in the Hadlow Center for Caring lobby today! This program is organized each month by our volunteer services team. Thank you!
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Amy Davis, Vice President and Executive Director of Philanthropy, was on First Coast Living today talking with Curtis Dvorak about what you can expect at Halloween Doors & More! Do you have your tickets? It’s not too late. Visit HDM.CommunityHospice.com today!
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Crews are wrapping up the final touches in transforming the Jacksonville Fairgrounds parking area into the 2020 Halloween Doors & More Drive-In Movie Experience. This event will take place rain or shine, so be sure to purchase your car admissions in advance by visiting HDM.CommunityHospice.com!
We appreciate our Fantasy Doors Sponsors Niall and Nancy Falloon, The Miller Bower Family, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Dept. of Pediatrics and our Meet & Greet Street Sponsor the Weaver Family Foundation Fund. #HDM2020 #WeAreCommunity
You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/59-1940256 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Community Hospice & Palliative Care!
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Please share! This playful 8-year-old boy, Sugar, is in need of a new forever home. There is no adoption fee for this handsome inside/outdoor cat. Let's help find Sugar a new, loving home!
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You don’t want to miss the 2020 Halloween Doors & More Drive-In Movie Experience! Rain or shine, this event is sure to be fun for the whole family! Car admissions must be purchased in advance at HDM.CommunityHospice.com! Thank you to our Family Disco Sponsor Merrill Lynch Bank of America and Gasper and Irene Lazzara Family Foundation and Duuuval Den Sponsor the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation.
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The Halloween Doors Safari decorated sites have been released! Share your photos of doors and yards that are showing Halloween Doors & More some love. Tag the Halloween Doors Safari Facebook event to include your pics. Thank you for participating!
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We were able to celebrate our awesome volunteers from our Thrift Shop on Beach Boulevard last Friday during our “Volunteer Drive-Thru” as a way of showing our appreciation. Please share a message of appreciation for all our volunteers do to help care for our patients and families. Thank you!
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It’s National Pharmacy Week, a perfect time to recognize the role our pharmacy team plays in the care of our patients’ health and safety. Join us in thanking these AMAZING individuals for the work they do to care for our patients. Thank you!
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Please share! This playful 10-year-old sweet girl, Snuggles, is in need of a new forever home. There is no adoption fee for her. Let's help find Sugar a new, loving home!
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Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Community PedsCare and Halloween Doors & More at the Drive-In Movie this weekend. Did you attend? Share your pictures or tell us about your experience!
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Join us in congratulating Regina Jones-Victor, LPN, and Tammy Esposito-Miller, Respiratory Therapist Supervisor, for receiving their Community HERO High-Five pins this week. Congratulations on a job well done!
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Join us in saying “thank you” to THE PLAYERS Championship for their generous support in sponsoring Halloween Doors & More again this year. Tickets are still available at HDM.CommunityHospice.com.
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It’s Pastoral Care Week! We want to thank our compassionate spiritual care team for all they do for our patients and families. Please share a message of thanks for all they do!
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We were able to celebrate more of our wonderful volunteers at our Fernandina Beach office last week during our “Volunteer Drive-Thru” as a way of showing our appreciation. Please share a message of appreciation for all our volunteers do to help care for our patients and families. Thank you!
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It’s Respiratory Care Week! Join us in celebrating our entire Respiratory Care Team and the wonderful care they provide to our patients by sharing a message of thanks!
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Please save the date for the 30th Annual Tree of Life and Candlelight Service of Remembrance taking place Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. Honor the memory of loved ones in a beautiful, inspiring program of music, verse and reflection. Due to the impact of COVID-19 we are planning a virtual experience for this beloved community event. Please check our website for updates, TOL.CommunityHospice.com.
Congratulations to Anita Worthy, Hospice Aide from the Clay County long-term care team, for being recognized as the Community HERO for the month of September. The HERO value was ‘Ownership’. Anita takes ownership of her role and tries to understand what is needed in a given situation, not just what is expected. She does not pass off responsibility to others, but seeks to fulfill her work toward the best quality outcomes. Join us in Congratulating Anita for a job well done!
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The 2020-21 Community PedsCare Teen Advisory Board held their first virtual meeting and is excited for the upcoming year! It's not too late for teens to register. Visit TAB.CommunityHospice.com to sign up today!
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Our wonderful volunteers made 200 cards to share with our veteran patients on Veterans Day. Join us in thanking them for showing their appreciation for their service. Thank you!
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Our healthcare relations representative, Taryn Schultz, participated in a Halloween care parade with the Clay County Senior Adult Advocacy Council Inc to help spread joy to residents and staff at several skilled nursing facilities. Join us in wishing all our patients, families, volunteers and staff a safe and Happy Halloween!
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We celebrated our amazing volunteers from St. Augustine this week during our “Volunteer Drive-Thru” as a way of showing our appreciation. Please share a message of appreciation for all our volunteers do to help care for our patients and families. Thank you!
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Join us in offering a special “thank you’ to Adrienne Schwender of VFW of Orange Park for an amazing donation of 70 lap blankets for our patients. Adrienne and her family made them all. Thank you!
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We’re looking for exceptional people. Could it be you? We have immediate openings RNs, LPNs and CNAs. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a mission-driven organization, apply online today at Careers.CommunityHospice.com!
Share, share, share this post! We have immediate openings for registered nurses. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a mission-driven organization, apply online today at Careers.CommunityHospice.com!
Bob Buehn, Capt, USN (Ret.), Chairman of the Community Hospice Veterans Partnership, along with his students at the UNF MVRC, share what Veterans Day means to them. What does Veterans Day mean to you?
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Join us in thanking and honoring veterans Lacey and Kirk, along with all military veterans, today and every day. Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service!
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This Veterans Day we’d like to share a very special message from a friend of Community, Rory Diamond, CEO of K9s For Warriors. In this video he shares what “Veterans Day is” to him. Please share what "Veterans Day Is" to YOU!
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Happy 245th Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps. To all Marines past and present, thank you for your service. Semper Fidelis.
Community Hospice & Palliative Care proudly sponsored this morning’s annual Veteran Appreciation event coordinated by the JAX Chamber. Rain or shine, it’s always time to honor our veterans.
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Spread the news! We have immediate openings for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and are looking for compassionate health care professionals to join our team. Visit Careers.CommunityHospice.com to apply online today!
We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the St. Augustine Walk Your Way to Defeat ALS this past weekend. The team raised almost $1000 to help fight ALS. Thank you!
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This is your last chance to sign up for our virtual cooking class with Chef Dwayne Beliakoff, Executive Chef and Co-Owner of The Bread & Board. The class is tonight at 6:30 PM. Tune in and learn how to create delicious Italian Braised Beef Short Ribs and Creamy Gorgonzola – Herbed Polenta. He will also offer suggested Italian wine pairings and side dishes for entertaining friends and family aside from the BIG holiday meal. Suggested donation: $50. Register today at https://bit.ly/CookingWithCommunity!
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Looking for a furry friend? These animals are available through the Pet Peace of Mind Program. Please send us a direct message with your contact information if you are interested in adopting one of these lovable pets.
We would like to share Susan Ponder-Stansel's recent panel presentation on the theme "Hospice: When and how do we begin the conversation" at the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting.
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Hospice: When and how do we begin the conversation?
The festive holiday season can be challenging for those experiencing the death of a loved one. Community Hospice & Palliative Care invites you to attend Hope for the Holidays, free virtual workshops created for family, friends and caregivers who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The first workshop is Nov. 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Space is limited, so register today.
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Please share! Jags and Philly are in need of a new forever home. Jags is a 7-year-old male and Philly is a 5-year-old female. If you are unable to adopt them, we are also looking for a foster home. There is no adoption fee for them. Let's help find these sweet cats a new, loving home!
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Join us for the 30th Annual Tree of Life and Candlelight Service of Remembrance on December 3. We will gather virtually for this year’s beloved community event. Visit TOL.CommunityHospice.com.
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This Black Friday and Saturday, stop by our thrift shop locations in Orange Park, on Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville and our Upscale Resale Shop in St. Augustine for 50% off all items! Remember 100% of the proceeds fund compassionate care for the community!
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Join us in congratulating pet therapy volunteer, Ken Kelsay, for winning the TIAA Bank Community Champion Award. Ken was nominated by volunteer coordinator, Antonio Ross, and was recognized at the Jacksonville Jaguars game this past Sunday. Congratulations, Ken!
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Please join us in congratulating Hadlow inpatient nurse, Lisa Fennell, and nursing support staff coordinator, Tamika Carey, for receiving their HERO High Five pins! They will be in the running to be named Community HERO for the month. Congratulations!
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Did you see the The Ponte Vedra Recorder article about Hope for the Holidays this week? There is still time to sign up for the Nov. 21 session from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Register today at hopefortheholidays2020.eventbrite.com. Click the link below for more information on all Hope for the Holiday dates and time.
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Coping with grief is subject of Hope for the Holidays workshop
Clinical Resource Nurse Nikki Hollis shares why she loves being a hospice nurse at Community Hospice & Palliative Care. Want to join our team? Apply today at Careers.CommunityHospice.com!
When you shop Cyber Monday deals at Amazon, be sure to shop using smile.amazon.com/ch/59-1940256, AmazonSmile donates to Community Hospice & Palliative Care to support unfunded care for our community!
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Each year, friends of Community Hospice & Palliative Care support Community PedsCare families during the holidays. With over 190 children in our care, we need your help to make the holiday season extra special for each and every one of them. Please join us by adopting a child or family and provide holiday gifts. This is a great way to give back during the holidays. For more information, please email FoundationRSVP3@communityhospice.com or call 904.407.6154.
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This Black Friday and Saturday, stop by our Upscale Resale Shop in St. Augustine and receive 50% off all items! Remember 100% of the proceeds fund compassionate care for the community.
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In hospice, we are reminded daily to count our blessings. For those of us who work in hospice, our hearts and minds are reminded to live in the moment and be grateful for the presence of people. May it be your family, friends, co-workers, or a complete stranger in line at the store. For some, this will be their last Thanksgiving together and others, their first without a loved one. May we all find ways to practice grateful living as we celebrate Thanksgiving.
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It’s National Hospice & Palliative Care month and our team shares why they enjoy serving our patients, families and caregivers. Help raise #HospiceAwareness by sharing this post and commenting on what hospice means to you!
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Adrienne Boyd Hampton, APRN, shares why she loves working with our patients and families at Community Hospice & Palliative Care. Visit Careers.CommunityHospice.com to apply today and join our team!
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Community Representatives Bertie Allender and Kenyarda Feathers gave a hospice overview and a presentation on Honoring Choices Florida to about 20 attendees at The First Born Church in Palatka last week. Social distancing and masks were required. Please join us in thanking Pastor James Matthews for allowing our team to present this important information. Thank you!
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Please join us in congratulating volunteer coordinators, Victoria Foster and Tony Ross, and administrative assistant, Heather Lawton, for receiving their HERO High Five pins this week! They will be in the running to be named Community HERO for the month of December. Congratulations!
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Join us in saying “thank you” to volunteer, Sreenivas Kuntamukkala, for his wonderful First Friday Concert performance! He is currently a senior at Nease High School and has been playing the piano since he was in the 2nd grade. Screenivas enjoys being able to share his love for music and his talent to help others feel better and looks forward to playing for our patients again in the near future. Enjoy!
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Our valued HERO for October representing “Superior Service” has been awarded to Kizzy McCray-Sheppard! Kizzy joined our team this year as an APRN in our North Central Florida region. She has a compassionate heart and it shows in the time she spends with the patients and their families. Join us in congratulating her for this well-deserved achievement and to everyone who was recognized throughout the month of October!
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Have you been to the Green Cove Springs Park in Clay County for the 2019 Parade of Trees this year? If not, be sure to head out there and check out the Community Hospice & Palliative Care tree! There are over 130 Christmas trees, each decorated by families, organizations or local businesses, and many are dedicated to loved ones. This free event begins Saturday and runs through December. Don’t miss out!
The 30th Annual Tree of Life Service of Remembrance was featured in The Ponte Vedra Recorder. The event, taking place on Dec. 3, will be virtual this year, and we invite everyone to join us for this special ceremony. Visit TOL.CommunityHospice.com for all the details.
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Community Hospice & Palliative Care plans annual service of remembrance
Please join us in wishing our healthcare and community partners a Happy Holidays!
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Check out our new Creative HeARTs Virtual Gallery, created by our talented volunteers. These are photos of tangible exhibits displayed in various facilities where our patients, families and staff can view them for uplifting purposes. These individual pieces will be gifted to a patient or family member as a meaningful gift/memento from Community Hospice. Check-in regularly as more exhibits are added for your viewing pleasure!
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Meet Springer, the “bestest” good boy you’ll ever meet! He's looking for a new home, so make his holiday wish come true by adopting him into your family. There are no adoption fees, so please share this post and help us find this sweet dog a new, loving home!
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Have you noticed our new display signs? We’re excited showoff our newly rebranded facility signs throughout all our Centers for Caring and office locations. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
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The holidays can be stressful, especially for caregivers who may already feel overwhelmed or burnt out, and the pandemic has introduced new stressors like isolation, grief, and attempting to maintain safety guidelines while trying to uphold holiday traditions. The Caregiver Coalition is offering a free virtual workshop, Caregiving During the Holidays, taking place Dec. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. Please share with other caregivers and register today at https://bit.ly/2VZ5LkP.
Jan and Sylvia, two of our wonderful volunteers, helped volunteer coordinator Victoria Foster stuff 31 Christmas stockings for our Westside long-term care patients this week. Please share a message of thanks for helping to brighten the holidays for our patients and families. Thank you!
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Watch Phil Ward, President & CEO of Community Hospice, and Nicole Thomas, Hospital President of Baptist Medical Center South, share the vision behind the compassionate, home-like environment created at our newest Center for Caring. #WeAreCommunity #PeopleWhoCare
For 20 years, the Hospice Trees Project has donated Christmas trees for Northeast Florida hospice patients. This year, a group of 45 Marsh Landing women and friends donated their time and talent to decorate two-foot tall trees for patients of Community Hospice & Palliative Care and Haven Hospice. Betsy Miller, (right group, middle) Volunteer Coordinator for Community Hospice was present to receive the donations! Thank you, Jackie Rooney and The Florida Times-Union for highlighting this special work.
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You can read the full article here: https://www.jacksonville.com/story/lifestyle/shorelines/2020/12/17/rooney-bin-tis-season-holiday-lighting-battles/3919558001/
Christmas music was in the air for residents of the Pavilion Assisted Living facility, as representatives from Healthcare and Community Relations, Volunteer Services, Nursing and Pastoral Care came together to sing Holiday carols - social distancing style! The group sang holiday favorites such as Jingle Bells and Silent Night, creating a festive holiday mood despite the social distancing. Make sure to view the pictures!
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Good News Alert! Sue Hofman and her volunteer group have just donated 90 hand-made face masks to Community Hospice & Palliative Care! To date, our volunteers have made and donated a total of 5,650 face masks! We’re so thankful for how our community joins together to help one another!
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THU, JAN 14, 2021 AND 5 MORE
Understanding Grief: A Virtual Program for the Newly Bereaved
We are excited to announce our new Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center South! The state-of-the-art center provides patients moving into hospice care with a comfortable, home-like environment equipped with private family rooms, laundry, kitchenette and spacious gathering areas. Check out our virtual tour of this beautiful new facility and visit www.communityhospice.com for more information.
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Experience the magic of our inaugural Community PedsCare drive-thru holiday experience! Community Hospice & Palliative Care staff and volunteers joined together to transform the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring into a beautiful, winter wonderland. Community PedsCare patients and their families drove through a designated route named Candy Cane Lane, collecting goodies along the way.
We want to thank Gordon Chevrolet, Stellar, Jacksonville FC, Jax Woodworkers Club., St. Johns CARES, Coquina Crossing Retirement Community, Darlene and Tony Collamatti and many members of the community for supporting our Community PedsCare families.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours! We hope you treasure every moment spent with your loved one this holiday season. While we’ve faced many challenges this year, we remain committed to serving our community as a compassionate guide.
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We have some fur babies that need a home for the holidays! Add a new member to your family by adopting one of these precious pets - adoptions fees have been waived, so message us if your interested and please share this post! Thank you.
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Santa’s elves have been busy wrapping presents and stuffing stockings for patients of our Community PedsCare program. Every Christmas, our PedsCare patients write out wish lists and every year, thanks to the generosity of donors and volunteers, their wishes come true!
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Patients are receiving some extra sweet holiday cards for Christmas this year! A special thanks to a group from The Journey Church who made all 150 holiday cards. The cards are delivered to our patients with their meals during the holiday season! #WeAreCommunity
While the pandemic severely limited the contact patients in long-term care and assisted living facilities had with their families, Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s North Central team developed a “Hugging Station” which allowed patients and families to reunite and embrace each other in a safe way. Watch Billie Adkins, North Central Regional Director, and her team share the heartwarming story behind this project.
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Did you know we have a thrift shop? Actually, we have three shops located throughout Northeast Florida! At our Community Hospice Thrift Shop locations, you’ll find a great variety of items at bargain prices every day! What to give back? Our stores are always in need of donated goods and best of all, you can feel good that whether you purchase or donate, 100 percent of store proceeds benefit our unfunded care and community-focused programs! Visit and like our Community Hospice Thrift Shop page today!
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We’ve launched our new planned giving website! This online resource is filled with useful guides that will empower you to create a custom plan that fits your future goals. It’s never too early to think about your future and with a little planning, you will be able to leave a legacy that inspires others for years to come. Visit https://communityhospice.giftlegacy.com/ to learn more! #LetYourLegacyBeCommunity
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If you’ve recently lost a loved one, healing is possible. Understanding Grief: A Virtual Program for the Newly Bereaved will help you learn effective ways to cope with grief and loss. This program is free and open to anyone 18 or older who has experienced a loss within the last 90 days. Click on the event link above to register, or all (904) 407-7001 for help registering.
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Mentioning hospice or palliative care can bring up many questions and fears. Worries often surface that entering hospice means giving up control. The reality is that you have choices on how you want to live your life including the kinds of treatments you will and will not receive. Your care plan is personalized using input from your family, physician, yourself and Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s team. Get more facts about hospice care at: https://www.communityhospice.com/services/hospice-care/
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Advance Care Planning - Nassau County Council on Aging
Throughout 2020, over 75 Creative Arts volunteers have hand-made over 1,500 cards which were given to our patients during special occasions. View the photo gallery and see all the cards! If you're interested in creating your own artwork for our patients, visit our volunteer page: https://www.communityhospice.com/info-for/volunteers/ and fill out the volunteer application. Don’t forget to check the “Creative Arts” box when filling out the form.
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Throughout 2020, over 75 Creative HeArts volunteers have hand-made over 1,500 cards which are given to our patients during special occasions. Watch the video and view these truly individual works of art made with love! If you would like to create your own artwork for our patients, visit our volunteer page: https://www.communityhospice.com/info-for/volunteers/ and fill out the volunteer application. Don’t forget to check the “Creative Arts” box when filling out the form.
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Happy New Year! We wish you the best for 2021! #WeAreCommunity
As we await the coming of a new year and the end of 2020, a year that for many brought difficult changes into our lives, let’s finish the year well by slowing down and taking the opportunity to reflect on the special moments we’ve created this year. Moments of newfound courage, vulnerability, support and encouragement from loved ones, and a unity and compassion for our neighbor. Together, we can make 2021 a better, more loving year.
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Beginning January 14th, the Nassau County Council on Aging and Community Hospice & Palliative Care are hosting Honoring Choices Florida, a free online educational program which empowers you to decide how you would like to live in the event of a serious or sudden illness. Visit Advance Care Planning - Nassau County Council on Aging to reserve your seat and learn how to document your wishes and share them with your family.
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Did you know we have a thrift shop? Actually, we have three shops located throughout Northeast Florida! At our Community Hospice Thrift Shop locations, you’ll find a great variety of items at bargain prices every day! What to give back? Our stores are always in need of donated goods and best of all, you can feel good that whether you purchase or donate, 100 percent of store proceeds benefit our unfunded care and community-focused programs! Visit and like our Community Hospice Thrift Shop page today!
#WeAreCommunity
It’s a new year of Community! Watch how volunteers, families and our staff all joined together to make 2020 a better year filled with compassion, unity and love. We can't wait to see what we accomplish together in 2021! #WeAreCommunity
Happy Sunday! This is Philly, and he needs a new forever home! If you're looking for a new pet to love or know someone who does, please message us for more details and share this post. #WeAreCommunity
Watch our behind-the-scenes video of all the wonderful four-legged stars who were featured in our 2021 Pet Therapy calendar! We also want to thank Community Hospice & Palliative Care volunteers Sarah Morningstar and Andrea Jones, our Community Partner volunteers with the St. Augustine Camera Club, Michael Hayward, Tim Laborde, Karen Millsap, Jim Paula and Kay Wells. Finally, we want to thank all our wonderful Pet Therapy Volunteers! #PetTherapy #WeAreCommunity
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Our Pet Therapy calendar is back for 2021 by popular demand! Enjoy this special behind the scenes view at the pictures which didn’t make it into the calendar and meet the people who made it all happen!
Thank you to Community Hospice & Palliative Care volunteers Sarah Morningstar, Andrea Jones and our Community Partner volunteers with the St. Augustine Camera Club, Michael Hayward, Tim Laborde, Karen Millsap, Jim Paula and Kay Wells. And a special thanks to all our wonderful Pet Therapy Volunteers!
Our valued HERO for November representing “Leadership” has been awarded to Robin Raines! Robin is an exceptional leader for our Southside home-care team. She leads by example and is dedicated to the hospice philosophy. Please join us in congratulating Robin for this well-deserved achievement and to everyone who was recognized throughout the month of November!
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THU, JAN 14 AND 1 MORE
Community Caring Conversations
Meet our Durable Medical Equipment team! They provide our patients with medical supplies and any equipment necessary for their care. Our team handles equipment setup, installation, maintenance and pickup, allowing our patients and family to make the most of their time together.
Learn more about how Community Hospice and Palliative Care helps patients and families cope with advance illness at: https://www.communityhospice.com/info-for/patients-families/
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Jamie Buller, Director of Advance Care Planning, shares why it’s important to speak to you family and health care providers about how you would like to live in the event of a serious or sudden illness. Our Honoring Choices program provides you with the tools to create a living will and declare a health care surrogate. Register for an upcoming webinar free of charge, visit: Community Caring Conversations and Advance Care Planning - Nassau County Council on Aging
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“Walking each other Home,” is a beautiful new photograph exhibit installed at Silver Creek Assisted Living Facility in St. Augustine. Artist Dennis Benson pairs his still life photographs with his favorite texts, quoting Ram Dass, “After all, we’re just walking each other home.” He hopes the images uplift both patients and staff.
You can volunteer with our Creative HeARTs program by visiting: https://www.communityhospice.com/info-for/volunteers/
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FRI, MAR 12 AT 9:00 AM EST
Advance Care Planning - Nassau County Council on Aging
THU, JAN 28 AT 5:00 PM EST
Mastering the Services of Medicaid & Medicare
Join us in recognizing Carolyn Neloms, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, who earned a “high five” pin after going above and beyond her duties and taking on new responsibilities! Thank you for your excellent performance while working with our volunteers!
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“As a hospice nurse, I get to walk with patients and their loved ones through their journey at end of life,” shares Nikki Hollis, Clinical Resource Nurse at Community Hospice & Palliative Care. Have a passion for helping others? Join our team by applying online at Careers.CommunityHospice.com!
“I volunteer at Community Hospice & Palliative Care because they gave my father a very dignified death, and I’m forever grateful.” Lee has been volunteering at Community for over a year - join us in thanking her! You can learn more about volunteering opportunities at volunteer.communityhospice.com
THU, FEB 11 AT 5:00 PM EST
Because I Love You: Caregiving Webinar
While end-of-life care is never easy, we are committed to improving the quality of life for patients and their families as a compassionate guide in our community. We will never deny a patient care due to an inability to pay. Learn more at: https://www.communityhospice.com/services/hospice-care/ #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare
Get the Care You Want. Join us today at 5:30 pm for Community Caring Conversations – a free online webinar where you’ll be empowered to decide how you’d like to live in the event of a serious or sudden illness. #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare
Community Hospice & Palliative Care proudly welcomes Dr. Stefanie B. Lord, M.D. as new Medical Director over the North Central Florida region. “Dr. Lord brings extensive experience in hospice and palliative care and a natural passion for education,” said Billie Adkins, Regional Director for Community Hospice & Palliative Care. Read more by vising Alachua Chronicle article below. #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare
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Community Hospice & Palliative Care Welcomes Dr. Stefanie B. Lord, M.D. as New Medical Director to Serve the North Central Florida Community - Alachua Chronicle
If you walk through the gardens of the Earl B. Hadlow and Bailey Centers for Caring, beautiful engraved bricks are sure to catch your eye. These tangible objects are one of the many ways families memorialize their loved ones. #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare
Linda, one of our treasured volunteers, shared an inspirational quote for our AMAZING staff who provide compassionate care to our patients and families each day. Thank you! #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare
Need a bear hug? How about over 50? Many thanks to Pastor Randall Chestnut, who donated over 100 brand new toys and over 50 stuffed bears to our North Central Community Hospice & Palliative Care Team! #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare
Did you know the majority of care we provide patients is where they call home? Home-based patients report higher satisfaction with end-or-life care. Read the Hospice News report below. #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare
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Home-Based Patients Report Higher Satisfaction with End-of-Life Care - Hospice News
👏👏👏 Clap it up for Michelle Cardinal, Alivia Care, Inc. Project Manager, who earned herself a HIGH FIVE pin of recognition for her superior customer service to Community Hospice & Palliative Care and Alivia Care, Inc. employees! #WeAreCommunity #HeroHighFive
Community PedsCare Director, Patrice Austin, shares why joining the Community PedsCare team is a special calling! If you have a desire to work with children and specialize in palliative and end-of-life care, visit: https://www.communityhospice.com/info-for/careers/ #WeAreCommunity #CommunityPedsCare
📢 Shout out to Ashley Leong, RN Case Manager with our North Central Community Hospice Team! Her attention to detail and exceptional service earned her a HIGH FIVE pin of recognition! Join us in celebrating her great work! #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare #HeroHighFive
Keep an eye out for these smiling faces on your drive through Duval, Clay, or St. Johns! Thanks to Adrienne, Nikki, and ALL of our amazing people for caring for each other, our patients and their families, and our community.
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Learn more: https://www.communityhospice.com/
THU, MAR 18 AT 5:00 PM EDT
Let's Talk: Myths & Facts of Hospice
Join us on patrol with Senior Security Officer II, Michael Mazzulla - an 8 year veteran with Community Hospice & Palliative Care as he ensures the Hadlow Campus is safe and secure for our patients, their families, vendors and staff. “I enjoy helping people and working here gives me the opportunity to do that many times a day.” Help us thank Michael for a job well done! #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare
This Black History Month, Community Hospice & Palliative Care recognizes the achievements of Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first African American to graduate from an American school of nursing. Mahoney was inducted into the American Nurses Association Hall of Fame in 1976, and into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 1993. Help us honor her historic achievements!
Keep warm in style! Purchase a pair of Communty PedsCare or Pet Program socks from our Foundation and your purchase helps support those programs! They’re $20 a pair, or $30 for a set of two. Visit https://www.communityhospice.com/foundation/the-foundation/community-hospice-socks/ to get your own! #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare
Join us in saying “thank you” to volunteer Ella Bonventre for her wonderful performance at the First Friday Concert. We are grateful Ella shares her wonderful talent with our patients and their families! Thank you!
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For Black History Month, Community Hospice & Palliative Care recognizes the achievements of Dr. Alexander H. Darnes, the first Black physician in Jacksonville. Dr. Darnes began his private practice in the 1880s and was well respected in the community. Help us honor his historic achievements!
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), helps seniors and their families receive the care and supportive services they need to remain healthy and living in their home. As a PACE Partner, we encourage you to see if you or someone you love qualifies for this first-of-its-kind program at the PACE Place. Visit http://thepaceplace.org/
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PACE Place
We join our parent company, Alivia Care, Inc. in welcoming Hospice Satilla into the family. Founded in 1986 in Waycross, Georgia, Hospice Satilla believes that hospice is about how you live.
https://aliviacare.com/solutions/alivia-care-of-georgia
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Alivia Care of Georgia
A Hospice HEART. Danielle Fragetta, Hospice Care Aide, exemplifies the compassionate care our staff provides patients and their families. After attending a scheduled life support class, Danielle went back to meet with her patients to ensure their needs were met – well beyond her required duties. Let’s thank Danielle for her compassionate care! #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare
Pet Lovers, paw-ticipate in our inaugural Bow Wow Walk Presented by Pet Paradise! Get out and walk with your pet throughout our month-long marathon challenge and support our Pet Programs! Sign-up today at BowWow.CommunityHospice.com.
#WeAreCommunity #BowWowWalk #ParadiseWithaPurpose
Last year, our clinical team at the Hadlow Center for Caring received a special visit from Mike Prangley and Brooks Baptiste from First Coast News as part of their “Love Week” series. During the segment, Mike shared that Community Hospice had a special place in his heart for the compassionate care provided to his parents. We’d like to say “thank you” to Mike and Brooks for sharing the love! #YouAreCommunity #WeAreCommunity
Get your walking shoes and leashes ready! We’re one week away from kicking off our inaugural Bow Wow Walk Presented by Pet Paradise! This is your chance to support our Pet Programs. Visit BowWow.CommunityHospice.com to sign-up today!
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Join us in saying “thank you” to our volunteers and staff for sharing the love this Valentine’s Day by making special cards for our patients and families! Thank you!
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Share, share, share this post! Community Hospice & Palliative Care is hiring, so join us for a Clinical Career Fair at our main campus off Sunbeam Road in Jacksonville. If you want to be part of a winning team, one that is nationally recognized for the care provided to loved ones and their caregivers, then we’ll see you Feb. 25! Register today at http://bit.ly/CareerFairCHPC. #WeAreGrowing
If you visit the front desk of our Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring, you’ll likely meet Ms. Becky. Known for her kindness and willingness to help, Becky is one of many volunteers who donate their time in support of our mission. Join us in thanking Becky and all of our selfless volunteers!
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Our valued HERO of December representing “Teamwork” has been awarded to Ann Wilson-Taylor! Ann, a triage runner whose primary responsibility is to provide compassionate care at the bedside after hours, worked beyond her duties to assist her team in areas of need without any complaint. Congratulations, Ann, for this well-deserved achievement!
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Who let the dogs out?! Our inaugural Bow Wow Walk Presented by Pet Paradise starts today! For the next month, we encourage you to walk 26.2 miles in support of our Pet Programs! Share your pictures using the hashtags: #WeAreCommunity #BowWowWalk #paradisewithapurpose and don’t forget to register at: BowWow.CommunityHospice.com!
We’re creating meaningful experiences with the patients and staff of Osprey Village through the “Pet Love” exhibit. Featuring the pets of residents and staff, the exhibit was installed by Dawn Townsend and Betsy Miller.
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, 5,933 masks, 156 gowns, 100 face shields and 84 nurse caps have been made by our compassionate volunteers and community partners. Join us in thanking these devoted individuals for this amazing effort. Thank you!
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Check out Fernandina Observer's coverage of our inaugural Bow Wow Walk starting this Saturday! Register today and get walking to help our important pet programs continue!
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Pet Paradise Presents: Bow Wow Walk 2021, A Benefit for Community Hospice & Palliative Care
Join us in thanking out Spiritual Care chaplains for organizing the imposition of ashes to patients and their families, upon request, and staff at our Centers for Caring and some of our administrative offices for Ash Wednesday. Thank you!
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We would like to say "thank you" to THE PLAYERS Championship for their continued support of our Community PedsCare PedsCare Program!
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Join us in thanking Dr. Stephanie Lord, Dede Stallings, and Mary Anast from our North Central Florida staff for providing the highest quality, compassionate patient-centered care to residents at Oak Hammock Retirement Community. Thank you!
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Thank you to everyone who attended our clinical career fair today. Weren’t able to make it? Don’t worry, you can still view available positions and apply online at Careers.CommunityHospice.com!
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We asked Antonio Ross, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, to share his thoughts on Black History Month. Click the link below to read more.
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Black History Month Spotlight - Antonio Ross
Watch River City Live host Eden Kendall talk with our Special Events Coordinator, Margaret Szerba about our Bow Wow Walk Presented by Pet Paradise! Walk a marathon in support of our pet programs by visiting: http://bowwow.communityhospice.com/
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Join Phil Ward, President & CEO of Community Hospice, and Nicole Thomas, Hospital President of Baptist Medical Center South, as they share the vision behind the home-like environment created at our newest Center for Caring. #WeAreCommunity #PeopleWhoCare
Check out Community Paw Team Member Dianne with her walking partner Cooper supporting our Bow Wow Walk Presented by Pet Paradise! It's not too late to sign up and paw-ticipate to support our Pet Programs! Visit BowWow.CommunityHospice.com to sign-up today!
#WeAreCommunity #BowWowWalk #paradisewithapurpose
Help us recognize Julie Nettles, who received a High Five pin for providing superior service to patients. Family members of one of Julie’s patients were so appreciative of the compassionate care she provided their loved one, they reached out to tell us. Thank you, Julie!
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Get an early start to your spring-cleaning and support our Community PedsCare patients and families by joining us Saturday, March 27, for our Suds-n-Shred Fundraiser. Located at our Beach Boulevard Thrift Shop, get a quality car wash and securely shred old documents all at once! Learn more at Sudsnshred.communityhospice.com.
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In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we would like to recognize just a few of the amazing women who make Community Hospice & Palliative Care a Community. Thank you!
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It is important to think about and decide how you would want to live in the event of a serious or sudden illness. Join us this Friday at 9 am, for Advance Care Planning - Nassau County Council on Aging - a free program that will show you how document your wishes and share them with your family and healthcare providers.
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WED, APR 14 AT 2:00 PM EDT
National Healthcare Decisions Day - April 14
Join us in thanking Creative HeARTs volunteer Sarah Morningstar, for organizing a ‘paint night’ with her fellow pre-med classmates to create the beautiful, ‘HeART to Heart’ gallery now on displayed at Coral Landing Assisted Living! The Faculty’s Executive Director, Karen Cannon, is happy to have the uplifting art on display!
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Watch this heartwarming story of how our team at the Community Hospice Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center South helped make a special memory for a patient and their family during the holidays.
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Our mission is to be the Compassionate Guide for end-of-life care in our community. During 2020, our Grief & Bereavement team met the needs of grieving families in new ways, hosting 1,837 virtual counseling session, 193 bereavement assessments, 52 family sessions and 102 informational visits. #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare
In today’s “Letters From A Loved One” series, a family member expresses gratitude for the care she received from one of our AMAZING nurses!
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For Child Life Month we’re celebrating Vivian McGowan’s amazing story of fierce determination. Years ago, Vivian suffered a traumatic vehicle accident which forced her to relearn how to walk and talk. Today, Vivian is celebrating her graduation! You can read more of Vivian’s story here: https://bit.ly/3qFSs60
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Join us for the Ninth Annual Derby Run on Saturday, May 1, at Tringali Barn in St. Augustine to celebrate the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. Proceeds support quality, compassionate Community Hospice care in St. Augustine and St. Johns County. Learn more at DerbyRun.CommunityHospice.com #DerbyRun2021 #WeAreCommunity
Special thanks to Renata Di Gregorio News of First Coast News for sharing Coral’s story! Our pet programs, including pet therapy, help our patients find peace of mind and a reason to smile. You can support our pet programs by participating in our Bow Wow Walk Presented by Pet Paradise #WeAreCommunity #BowWowWalk #ParadiseWithAPurpose
Watch this heartwarming story of how our team at the Community Hospice Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center South helped make a special memory for a patient and their family during the holidays.
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Wendy Crews, a member of our North Central team, received a generous donation from the Cherry Hill Masonic Lodge #12 after delivering a presentation on our various hospice services. Thanks to the members of the lodge for sweetly supporting our mission.
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In recognition of the importance of Child Life Month, we want to share a story about Child Life Specialist Leah Stapleton and her efforts to help Kayla Barnes, a Community PedsCare patient. Leah facilitated a ‘coping cards’ activity to help Kayla remember her coping techniques whenever she needs a boost! Read more: https://bit.ly/2ODJKs4
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Child Life Month - Kayla's Story
This week our North Central team hosted the Community Legacy Award Ceremony, recognizing the Honorable Rodney J. Long and Charles S. Chestnut III for their leadership in the community, their tireless service and focus on educational initiatives. Don’t miss the event pictures below and join us in recognizing these distinguished leaders!
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Thanks to the Charles M. Neviaser family for their support of our clinicians! We are able to offer continuing education credits in-person and virtually through our Neviaser Educational Institute to ensure our staff stays current on all of their certifications. Pictured here are our clinicians seeking an advanced certification as a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN). #CertifiedNursesDay #WeAreCommunity #ThePeopleWhoCare
The family of a patient under our care was moved by the kindness and thoughtfulness of our volunteer Sue, who sent the family flowers in honor of their loved one’s birthday after their passing. We’re thankful for volunteers like Sue who provide patients with support and compassionate care.
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Happening today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., don’t miss our Suds-n-Shred Fundraiser at our Beach Blvd Community Hospice Thrift Shop location! Get your spring cleaning off to a great start by securely shredding old documents and getting your car washed for a $10 per service donation.
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As a certified Child Life Specialist working with adult hospice patients, Emmalee Tresnan helps children and grandchildren learn to deal with complex emotions, cope with loss and help families make memories together. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3rvhYuR
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Emmalee Tresnan - Helping Children Cope With The Loss of A Loved One
This week, John Schnell, Air Force veteran and volunteer, joined in our patriotic blanket presentation ceremony at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring. The hand-made blanket will be used to lovingly honor veteran patients in our care. Arhonda Stockwell and the Hadlow team are very grateful for the gift!
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Eyeglass Drive event this week! We had over 60 cars drive through with individuals donating their gently used prescription eyeglasses and shades. We’d like to thank our North Central partners, Concierge Care, Concierge Home Care, The Windsor of Gainesville and Hurricane BTW restaurant for helping make this event a huge success!
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Here are some of our team members thanking our doctors in honor of National Physicians Week this week and Doctors' Day coming up March 30. Thank your physician today!
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Today, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) selected our Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring as a one-time vaccination site. Hundreds of members from our community received their first found of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine. We’re thankful for the opportunity to help keep our community healthy and our amazing staff for all their help!
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