Peggy Streby never dreamed she would work in hospice. As a full-time mom, she had volunteered at her church and her children's school for many years. In 1993, her kids were nearing college age, and she had taken a year of…
This year, Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio is celebrating 40 years of service to the community. Since 1982, it has been our privilege to care for your loved ones. The story of Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio began with a…
Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio invites the community to join in supporting its mission by making a donation and memorializing a loved one through its 32nd annual Light Up a Life annual fund campaign. This year’s Light Up a Life…
Colleen Pema, DO, team physician with Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio, recently participated in Pelotonia, a three-day cycling event that raises funds for cancer research. Pelotonia is a community event determined to see an end to cancer. Since its founding, Pelotonia has raised more than $217 million…
The 24th annual Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio Golf Outing raised $30,000 for patient care and services for the not-for-profit hospice on June 18 at The Links at Echo Springs in Johnstown, Ohio. More than 80 golfers participated in the…
During National Nursing Assistants Week, June 17-24, Ohio's Hospice of Central Ohio, an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice, takes a moment to recognize and thank our personal care specialists for all they do 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,…
When Keri Shuman, BSN, RN, CHPN, saw the work of a fellow needleworker on social media making adorable, crocheted comfort critters, she knew she wanted to create something similar for the families of hospice patients. At the time, Shuman was a home care nurse at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice. She began crocheting the comfort critters for Camp…
Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio is honored and privileged to be selected as one of seven local nonprofit organizations that each received a $14,000 gift from Denison University’s senior class. Jonathan Silverstein, a 1989 graduate of Denison University, and his…
Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio, an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice, is celebrating National Volunteer Week, April 18-24. The not-for-profit hospice is grateful for the contributions of its volunteers and the work they do each and every day to support our staff in providing superior…
Ohio’s Hospice of Central Ohio will host its 24th annual golf outing on Friday, June 18, 2021, at The Links at Echo Springs (5940 Loudon Street Rd., Johnstown, OH 43031) with registration beginning at 7:30 am and a shotgun start…
Hospice of Central Ohio is inviting members of the community to join in supporting its mission by making a donation and memorializing a loved one through its Light Up a Life annual fund campaign. For the past 30 years, community…
The COVID-19 crisis has created an entirely new and different world in which we all have to operate. Just like those experiencing grief and trying to adapt to a world without their loved ones in it, you also need to…
Since its founding in 1982, Hospice of Central Ohio has offered grief support services to the community. Now, the not-for-profit organization is expanding its grief support services to offer additional services to patients, families and community members through Pathways of HopeSM. Through this program,…
Ohio’s Hospice and Pure Healthcare are offering a new program to help their staff optimize wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff have an opportunity to receive group support through Cope & Hope℠, a program launched in response to the COVID-19…
If you are a caregiver caring for a loved one who is facing a life-limiting illness or disease, you know how important it is to protect your loved one from additional illnesses, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Common COVID-19 symptoms…
As temperatures rise during the summer, it is important to take the proper precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. People ages 65 and older, individuals with pre-existing conditions, and children under 2 years old are…
To ensure that it is providing the best care to patients and families during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio’s Hospice is now offering Real-Time Care℠, a telehealth and support tool. Real-Time Care has been helpful to greatly reduce exposure to COVID-19 and maintain social distancing, while continuing to deliver care.…
Hospice of Central Ohio is hosting its 23rd annual golf outing on Friday, Aug. 14, at The Links at Echo Springs (5940 Loudon Street Rd., Johnstown, OH 43031). Proceeds from the event will benefit patient and family services for the…
Through SAGECare training, Ohio’s Hospice’s care teams and leadership have the knowledge base, understanding and tools they need to ensure that the LGBTQ community feels welcome. Ohio’s Hospice earned Platinum certification in 2019 through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBTQ aging issues to service providers. This…
As part of its mission to provide superior care and superior services to the patients and families Ohio’s Hospice is privileged to serve, the not-for-profit hospice is committed to LGBTQ inclusive hospice and palliative care. At Ohio’s Hospice, inclusion and diversity are reflected in…
