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Scotland Regional Hospice to hold public candlelight memorial

Hospice volunteers will close out the evening by welcoming everyone into the fellowship hall where hospice staff and guests will be treated to cakes, … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Lewis County Hospice offers free screenings of ‘Being Mortal’

Katie Root, a social worker with Lewis County Hospice, says it’s important for people to have these discussions with family before they get close to the … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.

SGMC funds palliative care program

The J.Y. Brooks Palliative Care Program is new and started at Hospice of South … Amanda Mason speaks on the extensive network offered at Hospice of … “The nurse practitioner and the licensed clinical social worker work closely … See the…

Wilton Hospice volunteer is willing to lend an ear

He has volunteered with hospice since 2014, lending a willing ear to a number of patients over the years. His current patient is Stanley Epstein of … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Port Perry hospice already expanding

Original plans called for the Port Perry hospice to start off with five beds, with an … However, the province gave Oak Ridges Hospice officials a big push … It’ll be staffed by a registered nurse 24 hours a day,…

Hospice Month proclaimed

Hospice is also known for being community-minded, and empowering … A big thank you to Medical Social Worker Stephanie Lane, Licensed Social … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.

Obituary: Dennis W. Brann

The family wishes to thank the Hospice social worker, doctors, nurses and CNAs on Y313 and T353 for the excellent care and compassion given to … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.