What It Is All About… Volunteer Profile, Carolyn Bartles
Carolyn Bartles has been volunteering at Hospice & Community Care for a year now. She lends her expertise weekly, answering phones and helping guests at the Hospice administrative building. Carolyn shared a little about why she volunteers and why she believes Hospice is a perfect place to give your time. “I retired two years ago from the […]
May the Blessing Continue…
It is the end of an era, or a decade as it may be. Anne Hill, a longtime Hospice House volunteer, is moving out of the area to be closer to her grandchildren. Her work at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House has been an inspiration to countless people, and she has helped so many in our […]
Make a Difference Today
John and Judy Balfour have been Hospice & Community Care volunteers since 2011. As part of their volunteer work, the Balfours have sat with patients, made bereavement calls, provided presence during patient vigils, and worked in the Patrick Hospice House. In addition, Judy has also worked in the Rock Hill Resale Shop and the administrative offices. When […]
The Joy of Teamwork
Dr. Dodge is the Associate Medical Director at Hospice & Community Care. A fairly new addition to our Hospice family, Dr. Dodge shares some of his experiences as a member of our organization. “It is truly enjoyable and gratifying to work in an environment where there is such teamwork. I have been here a short […]
…& Community Care
Emma Harris is the part-time Marketing and Development Assistant at Hospice & Community Care. A former intern and current employee, Emma shared a little about her work and what it means to her. “I send out letters, appeals, and enter individuals into our fundraising software. I write different types of letters, memorial letters, thank you […]
Honoring Those Who Serve
Developed by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and Department of Veterans Affairs, the We Honor Veterans program was created to offer Veteran hospice patients respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment. Hospice & Community Care is a Level 4 We Honor Veterans provider, and our Veteran programming provides support and guidance to Veteran patients, […]
A Gem in the Community
Amanda Oaks started with Hospice & Community Care as the new Hospice Care Consultant. She explains a little about her role and what being a nonprofit means for our community. “I establish relationships with physicians, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities in the community to help make certain they are placing patients with our […]
Volunteering as a Core Value
Cheree Stauffer is a Winthrop University Close Scholar serving as an intern at Hospice & Community Care. The idea that drives the Close Scholars program is that service is vital to the complete education of college students because future leaders have a civic responsibility (Winthrop University, 2019). As Cheree explains, it is an honor to […]
A Role that Makes a Difference …
Susan is the Intake Coordinator for Hospice & Community Care. In her role, Susan is often the first person to talk with a hospital, physician’s office, or family member when they inquire about hospice services for a patient. Susan takes referrals, but, as she explains, it is so much more than just referrals. “I write […]
Coming Home Again
Christy Petit began her career with Hospice & Community Care as a nurse more than 15 years ago. She recalls fond memories of the Hospice office located in what locals will remember as the old post office and then York County Library on Oakland Avenue. “It was wonderful,” said Christy “It was a big family. […]
