Hospice workers share what they wish everyone knew about death.
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Hospice Workers Share What They Wish Everyone Knew About Death
Our good friend and talented volunteer photographer Norm Carter snapped this pic in the front yard of our Hospice House last week. Hope these cheery flowers brighten your morning!
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is this coming Saturday, 10/10. What has hospice or palliative care meant for your life or your family's? Please share here!
Here's another "why hospice" from our dedicated staff.
Congratulations to Joe Allen #306. He is the winner of our SWING Golf Raffle.
This year, our Dining Around the Area Book is HIBERNATING. You can still support Hospice of the Piedmont, as well as local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and other businesses - please click here for more info: https://1l.ink/VKHZJ6G
This week is National Case Management Week! We recognize the dedication, compassion and patient care outcomes achieved by case managers that work for HOP. We appreciate you, case managers!
Patients and family members share the best perspective of what it's really like to receive hospice care. Listen to some of our beloved patients and their family members share their stories here. https://1l.ink/8XF574N
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Patient and Family Testimonials
Today is Community Neighbors Day with our friends at Ragged Mountain Running Shop. They'll be donating 50% of all sales to local nonprofits and offering discounts in store and online. Support local and shop today!
Remember and Honor Loved Ones at the 29th Memorial Illumination on December 10.
This year, for the safety of our community, we will be holding our annual Memorial Illumination virtually. For event information visit https://www.hopva.org/memorialillumination/
We invite you to “light a light” to celebrate those whose lives you wish to remember, and want to acknowledge the additional difficulty of grief and loss during these challenging times. By contributing $15 or more, you can sponsor a luminary that will shine in memory or in honor of your loved one(s). Click Here to purchase luminaries. https://1l.ink/7MZQFBW
Happy rainy Monday!
“Interventions such as initiating discussions to address goals of care & using therapies to relieve distressing symptoms (physical, social, and/or spiritual) are concepts inherent in [palliative care], & they are vital to the care of older adults with COVID-19.” https://1l.ink/BHJXXQJ
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Palliative Care Concepts Can Help Shape Providers’ COVID-19 Response - Hospice News
Our patients and families share just what makes HOP so special... https://1l.ink/V56CL43
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Patient and Family Testimonials
Have you lost your mother and seek a safe space to explore your loss and cultivate healing? We have a Mother Loss Expressive Arts Workshop happening on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. until noon. This virtual workshop is limited to eight participants. RSVP by Oct. 30 to 434-817-6915.
Our interdisciplinary teams are top-notch! We worked with Hoopla Media to create this video last year to highlight all the members of that special team. https://youtu.be/ViEM7aYHx2g
One more 'hoorah' for our case managers. We recognize this year is different. Health care professionals from across the country have been challenged by our new normal. With each challenge, our team has stepped up, not back, to positively impact our patients and families. Thank you for your efforts, your expertise, your dedication and your compassion.
Make it a great one!
This year, for the safety of our community, we will be holding our annual Memorial Illumination virtually. For event information click here https://www.hopva.org/memorialillumination/
We invite you to “light a light” to celebrate those whose lives you wish to remember. By contributing $15 or more, you can sponsor a luminary that will shine in memory or in honor of your loved one(s). Click Here to purchase luminaries. https://1l.ink/7MZQFBW
October 25 - 31 is National Pastoral Care week. We're grateful for our interdisciplinary team members who offer valuable spiritual guidance to our patients and their families.
Are you part of a community group who'd like to learn more about advance care planning? Our own Associate Medical Director Dr. Tim Short leads free online class for the public on the topic of planning for end of life. Learn more by emailing us: info@hopva.org
Pet therapy is one of the unique ways we provide comfort and care to patients and families. Are you familiar with our complementary therapies? Learn more here: https://1l.ink/65NW5CL
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Complementary Therapies - Hospice of the Piedmont
Happy Friday!
This year, we're offering virtual holiday grief workshops, available to anyone in need, at no cost. Join us on Thur. Nov. 12, 2 - 3 p.m. or Thur. Dec. 10, 6 - 7 p.m. Learn more on our holiday groups flyer: https://1l.ink/BC85K58
Are you or is someone you know struggling with grief this holiday season? If so, please plan to attend our virtual holiday grief workshop. The first workshop takes place Thur. Nov. 12 from 2 - 3 p.m. Registration is requested; contact Sonja Fahy at 434-817-6915.
November is here!
Enjoy this spooky holiday and stay safe!
J. McLaughlin in Barracks Road is hosting a Sip & Shop to benefit Hospice of the Piedmont today! Visit in-store (masks required), or shop by phone (434-817-2290). Pick-up and shipping options available to suit your needs!
Tomorrow's the last day to RSVP for our Mother Loss Expressive Arts Workshop. Cultivate healing and explore loss in this virtual workshop on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. until noon. RSVP by Oct. 30 to 434-817-6915.
Happy National Pastoral Care Week! Click on this video to learn more about how our spiritual counselors fit into our interdisciplinary team model of care. https://youtu.be/ViEM7aYHx2g
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Our Interdisciplinary Team
Join us tomorrow for the 2nd annual Stewing for a Cause on Saturday, November 14, at the Madison Fire Hall, Madison VA. The event will be hosted by our friends from the Rapidan Baptist Church. 100% of the donations will be given to HOP and the Cancer Research Institute. Thank you for sharing.
ICYMI: Our own Bob Pearson penned this informative and important Op-Ed for the Daily Progress ahead of Veterans Day. https://1l.ink/R4TKF3T
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Opinion/Letter: Laws, groups, citizens should help support vets
This week is National Nurse Practitioner Week! We're so grateful for our kind, compassionate NPs who care for patients at Hospice of the Piedmont. Enjoy your week - we appreciate you!
Thank you, Veterans.
On this day we honor and celebrate the Veterans of all our Armed Forces, volunteers and draftees, who spent time in uniform in the service of their country.
There are 18 Million Veterans living in the U.S. today. Roughly half of these veterans are over the age of 65. I am an Army veteran interning with Hospice of the Piedmont, and I am so impressed with the respect and honor Hospice of the Piedmont shows our Veteran patients. Thank you to all of our Veterans, from the bottom of our hearts, for your service to our nation.
Today is Children's Grief Awareness Day! Wear blue to support those children who are grieving locally and across the nation and the world.
Tomorrow is Children's Grief Awareness Day. We encourage you to wear blue to honor this occasion. Here are some tips for what to do and say when a child you know is grieving: https://1l.ink/NKSKXJ8
We're so grateful for our volunteers, who continue to serve patients even in these isolated times. Cindy Foy writes letters to patients and includes photos of nature from her home and garden, creating sweet moments of connection.
We are halfway through National Hospice & Palliative Care month. No better time to share some of our #FacesofCaring #hospicemonth #hospiceawareness
Thanks to everyone that came out to support Hospice of the Piedmont at the stew dinner drive-thru today. We are especially grateful for our friends at the Rapidan Baptist Church for hosting. We heard it took three days to prepare. It sure does taste like love in a bowl.
Join us today from 2-4 pm for the 2nd annual Stewing for a Cause on Saturday, November 14, at the Madison Fire Hall, Madison VA. The event will be hosted by our friends from the Rapidan Baptist Church. 100% of the donations will be given to HOP and the Cancer Research Institute. Thank you for sharing.
Our grief support groups are available on a drop-in basis as you need them each Wednesday from 3 - 4 p.m. via Zoom. Call 817-6915 to register and learn more about how we can support you. You need not have lost someone in our care to take advantage of our grief support groups.
We seek to provide hospice and palliative care for anyone who needs it... regardless of ability to pay.
We often hear from families: "we wish we'd come to you sooner..." Did you know hospice is not just for the final days of one's life? Read more below...
If you are a parent who has lost a child of any age, we invite you to attend our "Remembering our Children" grief support group. It meets virtually the first Monday of each month, so two weeks from today. Learn more: https://1l.ink/H8252WV
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We won't be able to host you in person, but hope you can join our virtual Memorial Illumination this year. Mark your calendars for the 29th Memorial Illumination event on 12/10. All are welcome to join us for a celebration of life, music, and reflection: hopva.org/MemorialIllumination
We love sharing more of our #FacesofCaring #FacesofHospice as we continue to celebrate National Hospice & Palliative Care Month!
We're 12 hours into #GivingTuesday and the generosity of our community is in full force. Help us reach our goal of $10,000 https://www.give65.org/hopva.
#GivingTuesday has started! Make a donation, support seniors and help us earn matching funds https://www.give65.org/hopva.
#GivingTuesday is here! In the spirit of giving, we’re asking for your support on this global day dedicated to giving https://www.give65.org/hopva.
Thanks to the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation, your gift can be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 for #GivingTuesday! Help us be one of the first organizations to reach $5,000 in donations, unlocking a $5,000 matching grant by making your #GivingTuesday gift today.
The majority of the patients we care for are able to remain at home.
Taking advantage of Amazon's Cyber Monday deals? Choose Hospice of the Piedmont as your charity and a portion of your purchase will be donated! You shop, Amazon donates.
Are you or is someone you know struggling with grief this holiday season? If so, please plan to attend our virtual holiday grief workshop. The next workshop takes place Thur. Dec. 10 from 6 - 7 p.m. Registration is requested; contact Sonja Fahy at 434-817-6915.
We're so grateful for our volunteers who continue to sew and donate handmade masks to us. Here's Leslie Bailey, a long-time HOP volunteer, stitching a mask and posing with her family. Thank you, volunteers!
We were proud to see that this op-ed was picked up by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution...our CEO & President Ron Cottrell and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Cameron Muir are quoted! https://1l.ink/43NXKBT
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Opinion: How one family honored mom’s dying wish
Looking for nonprofits to support this holiday season? The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation has a great catalog of organizations that could use your support, including HOP: https://www.ourgivingguide.org/
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Our Giving Guide
We borrowed this great graphic from Virginia Trauma-Informed Community Networks. A great reminder for us all!
We offer our community not only hospice care, but also grief support (available to ANYONE in the community!) and palliative care.
Thank you for supporting our community and Hospice of the Piedmont on GivingTuesday! Our community came together and gave over $18,000 to help us better serve our community on GivingTuesday. This generosity helps us to continue to provide exceptional end-of-life care, palliative care, and free grief services to anyone in our area who needs this care and support. We are so grateful.
Are you or a loved one dealing with a serious illness? Did you know we can help provide relief from the stress and symptoms of serious or chronic illness? Our palliative care program may be right for you. Click today to learn more: https://1l.ink/CDBRPQW
Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our virtual Memorial Illumination last night! While it wasn't the same as gathering in person, we're grateful for all who were a part of the event. If you missed it, catch up here: https://1l.ink/7NTFQSQ
Join us today for the 29th ANNUAL MEMORIAL ILLUMINATION. All are welcome to join us virtually for a celebration of life, music, and reflection. Join the event here https://www.hopva.org/MemorialIllumination
Please join us tomorrow, December 10, for our 29th Memorial Illumination.
We will miss seeing you in person this year, but we are proud to share this special virtual memorial celebration dedicated in memory and in honor of our community members. https://1l.ink/QJFVXF2
Do you need tips for coping with grief during the holidays? Our own grief counselor team, Craig Wilt and Shirley Paul, discussed this subject on WINA's "A Graceful Life" radio show with Jeanne McCusker last weekend. Listen here: https://1l.ink/WLFGFM2
We're so grateful for our volunteers who continue to sew and donate handmade masks to us. Here's Leslie Bailey, a long-time HOP volunteer, stitching a mask and posing with her family. Thank you, volunteers!
Extending sincere gratitude to all those who help make it possible to grow HOP programs like our Veterans Services. Read more about how our program grew this year here: https://1l.ink/BVKMVQ6
Last week, our President & CEO was featured in a news story about how we're seeking to serve the LGBTQ+ community more equitably. Watch the clip here: https://1l.ink/4Z38X4X
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UVA nursing professor pushes Charlottesville hospice facilities to be more LGBTQ inclusive
Doing some last minute holiday shopping? Please choose Hospice of the Piedmont as your Amazon Smile Charity today! Each year, community members who shop through Amazon Smile provide hundreds of dollars in support to HOP - just by shopping!
We continue to be SO grateful for our volunteers. Last week, several sweet ladies decorated the exterior of our Hospice House. Look at how festive it is!
Please consider making a year-end gift to Hospice of the Piedmont today. By supporting HOP, you help ensure that we can continue to provide countless programs to patients and our community, including free grief support to anyone in our area who needs that care. Thank you. hopva.org/give
As we reflect on this year, we are grateful for the support of our community and the ability to expand key programs at HOP, like our Grief and Supportive Care services. Read more here: https://1l.ink/SVGZSQ7
Merry Christmas! We hope you all have a safe and healthy holiday.
Just one week left in 2020... what is your favorite memory from this year?
Here's another myth worth sharing... we care for patients with all types of life-limiting conditions, and our palliative care program serves those who are struggling with chronic or serious illness. Call us to learn more.
In this season of giving, we are grateful for the support of our community. Please consider making a gift to Hospice of the Piedmont today, and help us continue to provide compassionate end-of-life and palliative care for all in our community. hopva.org/give
Happy Monday -- make it count!
We're proud to be one of the hospice providers participating in this cardiac care initiative starting in early 2021. Learn more in this release from NPHI. https://1l.ink/STFPZZV
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Press Release: NPHI to Release Clinical Guidelines and Resources that Reduce Number of Heart Patients Dying Alone in Hospitals - NPHI
Happy New Year's Eve!
2020 has been a doozy. What's one thing you're looking forward to in 2021?
Even during the holidays, we are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with on-call support. How can we support you with grief support or end-of-life care?
Did you know? When you come under our services, you can continue to be cared for by your PCP. Our medical team works closely with many community doctors to make the best plan of care.
Good Sunday morning to all!
To all our friends who celebrated Christmas... it's now time to relax!
The Daily Progress included our grief support groups in their activities listing recently. Did you know we're offering all our grief support groups virtually? Here's the story. https://1l.ink/8QVJ5Z7
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Activities for Dec. 17
Happy first Monday of the new year! Do you set resolutions for the new year? If so, what resolutions do you have for 2021?
In case you missed it, we held our Memorial Illumination virtually in December. We hope you got to see it -- if you didn't, check it out here! https://1l.ink/7QXJF8V
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Hospice of the Piedmont Memorial Illumination 2020
Happy New Year! 2021 is here!
Happy New Year's Eve!
2020 has been a doozy. What's one thing you're looking forward to in 2021?
Happy Monday!
The Central Virginian recently published an article about a group of local women who have been sewing and donating fabric masks to organizations including HOP. https://1l.ink/WDC6X47
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Sending masks across the land
A colleague shared these words during an all-staff meeting yesterday. We encourage you all: do not lose heart.
HOP volunteers were part of the group that wrote notes to residents at Rosewood Village over the holidays. Staying connected with area seniors is so important! https://1l.ink/4B537SJ
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Rosewood Village seniors get outpouring of support from community this holiday season
The Daily Progress included our grief support groups in their activities listing recently. Did you know we're offering all our grief support groups virtually? Here's the story. https://1l.ink/8QVJ5Z7
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Activities for Dec. 17
Happy first Monday of the new year! Do you set resolutions for the new year? If so, what resolutions do you have for 2021?
Are you or is someone you love living with advanced illness? The focus of our palliative care program is on providing relief from the stress of symptoms that come along with advanced illness. More about Piedmont Care here: https://1l.ink/ZDGNRR6
HOP is hiring for multiple positions! Come join our family of compassionate, expert caregivers and professionals. Learn more on our Careers page: https://1l.ink/D84WTQS
Join us on 1/21 for S'Mores Camp @ Home, where families will be encouraged to spend time remembering loved ones through stories and sharing. Learn more: https://1l.ink/PQFKM3R
We recently launched our blog and are proud to share this post with tips on how to deal with grief in this season when someone you love is terminally ill. https://1l.ink/QTRRMJR
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When Someone you Love is Terminally Ill: Anticipatory Grief during the Holidays - Hospice of the Piedmont
Are you struggling with the winter blues? Join our free, virtual "Winter Blues Workshop" tomorrow, Thu., 1/14 from 3-4 p.m. You'll learn ideas and positive steps to help us take care of ourselves mentally, physically and spiritually, especially during the winter season. Call to register: 434-817-6915
Our own Vickie Williams, a member of the business and community relations team, recently received her first vaccine shot. Thanks, Vickie!
From NPR: "Health officials say that even after you get vaccinated against COVID-19, you still need to practice the usual pandemic precautions, at least for a while." https://1l.ink/8SXCQKK
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Why You Should Still Wear A Mask And Avoid Crowds After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine
We couldn't be more thrilled to have members of our staff starting to get vaccinated! Our Nurse Linda Grimes is pictured here with her vaccine record. Thanks to all the frontline workers who are doing their part!
We're still seeking donations of fabric face masks. Learn more on our website: https://1l.ink/GFRVLX2
On January 19, we come together to honor the lives lost to COVID-19 and mourn with communities across our country forever changed from this deadly virus. Light a candle in your window tonight and join fellow Americans for this national moment of remembrance.
New and continuing virtual grief support groups are up online. How can we help you or someone you love who's struggling with loss? https://1l.ink/GHNWMWZ
Register today for the VIRTUAL Run & Remember 5K Mother's Day Weekend 2021! Runners, teams, and pooches are all eligible for prizes!
Now more than ever our community needs strength and connectedness, while maintaining a feeling of safety and security. In order to ensure a safe experience for everyone, our race is going VIRTUAL for 2021! Register online at hopva.org/5k
We're thrilled to announce a virtual events series focused on HOPE at the end of life. The first event on Wednesday, March 10, at 2 p.m., will focus on taking control of your care after a life-limiting diagnosis. Save the date for this community conversation.
Have you been spending too much time alone? Our latest blog post explores this topic: https://1l.ink/3JB24LJ
Join us for the VIRTUAL Run & Remember 5K this spring! Registration is open now!
🏃♀️Now more than ever our community needs strength and connectedness, while maintaining a feeling of safety and security. In order to ensure a safe experience for everyone, our race is going VIRTUAL for 2021! Participants are free to run, walk, bike, or hike, the 5-kilometers/3.1 miles any time between May 7 and May 9, 2021. Mileage can be completed indoors or outdoors.
✨Registrants will continue to contribute to a great cause: supporting the end-of-life, palliative, and grief services provided by Hospice of the Piedmont that have cared for our community for 40 years.
Have you checked out our new blog? We recently posted about our cross-industry cardiac care initiative -- more on that coming soon! https://1l.ink/SNVXQST
Here's your Monday motivation -- choose joy & happiness!
Join us on Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. for Journeys HeART Camp@ Home. Make s'mores & art before Valentine's Day, including a unique heart frame, while recording memories of a loved one who died. Contact us ASAP to register: sonja.fahy@hopva.org or 434-817-6949
Today is National Women Physicians Day and we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the amazing female physicians in our community ❤️ Shout out/post a photo of a physician in our community! We're sharing a photo of our own wonderful Dr. Angela Stiltner (getting her vaccine!).
Have you heard about HOP's upcoming virtual event, COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: Finding Your Voice at the End of Life? On March 10 at 2pm, CEO Ron Cottrell will share his personal testimonial and participants will be able to ask questions about all things end-of-life. https://1l.ink/TFPV4D3
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Community Conversations - Hospice of the Piedmont
Our CEO and CMO were featured on 106.1 The Corner yesterday. If you didn't catch the live interview with Kendall Stewart, you can listen here:
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Our grief support groups are available to anyone in the community in need. The Daily Progress recently noted Remembering Our Children, a support group for parents who have lost children, takes place at 5:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Call to register: 434-817-6949 https://1l.ink/77MBZ62
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Activities for Jan. 28
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Community Conversations: Finding Your Voice at the End of Life
Tune in Wednesday, March 17 at 8PM to The Front Porch's live stream concert to benefit Hospice of the Piedmont! The live stream will appear on The Front Porch's Facebook Live and YouTube about 5 minutes before the show. You can donate in support of HOP here: https://1l.ink/JCQHSZT
Anyone who considers their pet to be a beloved family member knows the immense sorrow that comes when that pet dies or disappears. We can help: on Friday, February 19, from 2-3 pm, we'll offer a free online “Pet Loss Workshop” with helpful information about the healing-grief process related to pet loss. To register, call 434-817-6915 or email bereavement@hopva.org
This Thursday at 5:30 p.m., we'll host Journeys HeART Camp@ Home. Make s'mores & art before Valentine's Day, including a unique heart frame, while recording memories of a loved one who died. Contact us ASAP to register: sonja.fahy@hopva.org or 434-817-6949
Our Board member, Dr. Scott Syverud, recently received his COVID vaccine. Here he is getting his first shot. He is a Professor of Emergency Medicine and President of Clinical Staff at UVA Health. Thank you, Dr. Syverud!
Black History is OUR history. In honor of Black History Month and this year's theme--The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity--we're sharing some stories of Black families we've cared for. Mr. Brown was a veteran and patient who we honored with a pinning ceremony on his 87th birthday. Read more here: https://1l.ink/32WPL5S
Hope your weekend is restful and restorative!
We'll be offering our free online "Pet Loss Workshop" this Friday. If you or someone you know has lost a pet, we can help deal with the healing-grief process. Call 434-817-6915 or email bereavement@hopva.org to register.
We hope you can tune in this Wednesday!
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LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care: Transforming Practice
We hope you can tune in to here a thought-provoking dialogue between President & CEO Ron Cottrell and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tim Short on March 10 at 2 p.m. as part of our event Community Conversations: Finding your Voice at the End of Life. Register and learn more: https://www.hopva.org/community-conversations/
Did you know that *anyone* can refer a patient to hospice? We receive referrals from doctors for their patients, but we also receive referrals from loved ones. You can even refer yourself! We're available 24/7 if you want to learn more. https://www.hopva.org/refer-online/
Peggy Lee was a remarkable patient who experienced the full range of hospice services on our care. She talks about her experience in this video: https://1l.ink/NSZ34S3
Dr. Tim Short and Ron Cottrell joined Les Sinclair this week to talk about hospice, what we do as a nonprofit, community-based provider, the "tyranny of silence," and our upcoming virtual event, where we'll discuss all of this: https://1l.ink/R7ZNCGZ
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Hospice of the Piedmont Virtual Event. | NewsRadio WINA
Our friends at The Front Porch are registering for their March Mini Session! They have so many new and fun music classes for all ages and abilities planned. Join them over Zoom this March.
First time students get 20% off with PROMO CODE: REFERRAL when you check out. Check out their full class catalogue and register here: https://1l.ink/TXWGVM7
Our latest blog post highlights services we offer that may benefit our Black neighbors. Read more here: https://1l.ink/XNN7DM3
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End of Life Services Provided to the African American Community - Hospice of the Piedmont
Compete in a VIRTUAL 5K to benefit Hospice of the Piedmont! Join us for the 20th annual Run & Remember 5K on May 7, 8, and 9! Register today and learn more at https://www.hopva.org/5k
We'll be offering our free online "Pet Loss Workshop" this Friday. If you or someone you know has lost a pet, we can help deal with the healing-grief process. Call 434-817-6915 or email bereavement@hopva.org to register.
We hope you can tune in this Wednesday!
WED, FEB 17
LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care: Transforming Practice
With a heavy heart, we announce some upcoming retirements. Our wonderful Tina has been the volunteer coordinator for HOP for just shy of 15 years (and hasn't aged a day!). We will miss Tina's lovely fashion around the office, in addition to her careful attention to every little detail involved in managing our dedicated corps of volunteers, and her kind, good humor. Good luck in retirement, Tina! You will be missed.
#FlashbackFriday to yesterday when our CMO Dr. Tim Short was filming a pre-recorded segment for our upcoming virtual event on March 10. Register now to hear Dr. Short's wise words! Click to register: https://1l.ink/2LF8LZN
The Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce shared this great reflection on Black History Month. Wonderful words and enriching resources for everyone: https://1l.ink/4NMBMR6
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Black History All Year Long - Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
Run, bike, walk, swim, skip (OK, maybe no skipping...not the strongest idea?) at the 20th Annual Run & Remember 5K on Mother's Day weekend 2021 (May 7, 8, 9) - win prizes like Best Pet Partner or Most Creative Way to Complete a 5K. Learn more and register today at https://www.hopva.org/5k
HOP is hiring talented, compassionate team members! Could your next job be with the region's most respected nonprofit, community-based hospice? Learn more: https://1l.ink/XXGLZ6H
Have you registered for our March 10 event "Community Conversations: Finding your Voice at the End of Life" yet? We look forward to having you with us for this virtual conversation -- register today! https://1l.ink/LC6Z8HX
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Community Conversations - Hospice of the Piedmont
We hope you enjoy this final Friday in February!
New on our blog: Five Ways for Seniors to Fight Loneliness. https://1l.ink/WBKNTKS
Join us next week for The Front Porch's live stream to benefit Hospice of the Piedmont - Wednesday, March 17 at 8PM. Make a donation in support of HOP here: https://bit.ly/2N6N9ik
We're excited to host another Journeys S'Mores Camp@Home - a virtual camp for children and teens (4-18) who are affected by the death of a loved one. Join us on three Thursdays this spring for a variety of creative, expressive activities. Learn more: https://1l.ink/ZDPPVTW
Our virtual event (happening later today!) was featured in The Daily Progress on Monday. Read more here! https://1l.ink/J86GWZ8
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New Hospice of the Piedmont virtual event tackles 'elephant in the room'
Support Hospice of the Piedmont and the SWING Golf Classic by purchasing a ticket for our NEW 50/50 Drawing. Winner will be awarded a prize up to $15,000, with up to $15,000 also supporting Hospice of the Piedmont’s important work in our community. Only 300 tickets to be sold. Need not be present to win. Drawing May 28, 2021. hopva.org/golfdrawing
Tomorrow's our first virtual Community Conversation event. Will you be joining us at 2 p.m.? We hope so! https://1l.ink/LGXBJRK
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Community Conversations - Hospice of the Piedmont
Today is International Women's Day. Take a moment to recognize and celebrate a special woman in your life today!
Support Hospice of the Piedmont by purchasing a ticket for our NEW 50/50 Drawing. Winner will be awarded a cash prize up to $15,000. Only 300 tickets to be sold. Need not be present to win. Drawing May 28, 2021. hopva.org/golfdrawing
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SWING Golf Classic
Our "Women's Loss of Spouse or Life Partner Support Group" provides a safe space to connect with other women who have experienced a similar loss. This group will include guided reading and journaling. Books and journals will be provided. Meets on Tuesdays for eight weeks beginning April 6 from 4 – 5:30pm. Call 434-817-6900 to register.
HOP is HIRING! Would you like to join our mission-driven organization and make a difference in lives of patients, families, and loved ones? Learn more. https://1l.ink/H38BFLQ
Have a great day!
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is preventable -- know the risks and get screened!
Starting April 5, we will offer "Remembering Our Children," a group for parents who have experienced the death of a child (of any age). Join us for grief education, support, and healing. Meets on the first Monday of the month from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
We <3 our social workers! Pictured here are our staff social workers and, along the bottom, a few staff who have their SW degrees but serve in other functions at HOP.
If you missed our Community Conversation on 3/10, you can view the recorded session on our website: https://1l.ink/XJB3JLB
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Community Conversations - Hospice of the Piedmont
Our drop-in grief support group is available for free to anyone in the community who is mourning. It meets each Wednesday from 3- 4 p.m. via Zoom. Call 434-817-6900 to learn more.
Join us virtually for the 20th Annual Run & Remember 5K on Mother's Day weekend (May 7, 8, 9). Virtual race teams are a great way to bring together family and friends. Create your team and start fundraising today! Share your race experience photos and be eligible for a prizes in the following categories: Largest Team, Top Fundraising Team, Most Scenic Route and more. Learn more and register today at hopva.org/5k
Support Hospice of the Piedmont by purchasing a ticket for our NEW 50/50 Drawing. Winner will be awarded a cash prize up to $15,000. Only 300 tickets to be sold. Need not be present to win. Drawing May 28, 2021. hopva.org/golfdrawing
Doctors remix ‘Hamilton’ song to celebrate COVID vaccine. Watch the video: https://www.sacbee.com/news/coronavirus/article249981859.html
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This month, we honor Lisa Stone, Deb Harding, and Grace Prestiy, LCSW -- three of our amazing social work team members!
Shout out to Michael Williamson, LCSW, Melanie Mason, and Edith Thomas, LCSW -- three of the outstanding HOP social workers we're honoring this month!
Run your race at your pace and join us virtually for the 20th Annual Run & Remember 5K on Mother's Day weekend. Participants are free to run, walk, bike, or hike, the 5 kilometers/3.1 miles anywhere between May 7, 8, and 9. Share your experience with a photo and be eligible for a prize for Most Spirited Individual, Most Scenic Route, or Most Creative Way to Complete a 5K! Learn more and register today at hopva.org/5k
A recording of our first virtual event, Community Conversations: Finding your Voice at the End of Life, is available to view on YouTube. Plus, we just uploaded a transcript of the Q&A if you'd like to revisit that segment of the program! https://1l.ink/LJPRJRS
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Community Conversations - Hospice of the Piedmont
Don't wait! Make sure to purchase your ticket for Hospice of the Piedmont's NEW 50/50 Drawing. Winner will be awarded a prize up to $15,000. Only 300 tickets to be sold. Need not be present to win. hopva.org/golfdrawing
