Volunteers at Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County make an impact on the lives of patients, their families, and the staff every day. During National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, Ohio's Hospice of Fayette County took a moment to recognize its volunteers. In…
Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County is looking to mobilize an army of crafters who can sew face mask covers to help with the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) healthcare workers are facing throughout Ohio and the nation as they treat COVID-19 patients. “Many crafters are reaching…
Snow, ice and cold temperatures in the winter can bring new challenges for health and safety. Slipping on icy driveways and sidewalks can result in broken wrists, arms or hips. These tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
After years of devoted service, Patti Settlemyre, executive director and founder of Community Care Hospice, and executive director of Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County, retired on Jan. 31, 2020. Tammy Bobbitt will serve as interim executive director of both hospice…
From the flu to an injury, winter can bring new challenges to staying healthy, especially when you are caring for a loved one. When you have a loved one with a compromised immune system, it is even more important to…
“Sometimes I feel like I’m on an emotional roller coaster. There are times when I’m feeling better and seem to be doing OK. Then it seems like out of nowhere, I’m down and feeling overwhelmed. Is this normal?” The emotional…
Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County will host its 30th Annual Hearts for the Holidays, a celebration of life, on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 pm, at Crossroads Church (175 Halliday Way, Washington Court House, OH 43160). The event is for friends…
During National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we take a moment to reflect on Celebrating Life’s Stories® throughout the year. As the seasons change, there are many ways we can celebrate life’s stories with loved ones. The changing seasons are…
Ohio’s Hospice is now offering virtual tours for our Veteran patients who are not physically able to travel on an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. Through our Virtual Reality Goggles for Veterans program, Veterans can take a virtual trip…
Throughout the month of November, Ohio’s Hospice of Fayette County will be joining organizations across the nation, observing National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. For more than 40 years, hospice care has helped provide comfort and dignity to millions of…