Tag: Palliative care
Caring for the Continuum of Life: A 2018 Healthcare Symposium
Every day, people in our community make decisions during a health crisis, burdened by a desire to do right by their loved one while not knowing exactly what that would be. Life altering medical choices or dealing with loss are not popular topics of discussion around the dinner table. Normalizing that conversation is the reason […]
Caregiver workshops offered by Department of Aging
The Department of Aging and Disabilities is pleased to present an educational workshop for family caregivers. The January workshop, “Mapping the Final Journey” presented by Lou Lukas, MD, Hospice and Palliative Care., will be held on January 15th at the Arnold Senior Activity Center. The workshop is presented at no cost to the public by […]
Happy 35th to Hospice of the Chesapeake
Hospice of the Chesapeake announced today that it will celebrate several significant milestones on Friday, September 19, 2014, the organization’s 35th anniversary. Over the last twelve months, Hospice of the Chesapeake has cared for more than 5,000 individuals through its many programs and services including hospice care, grief and transition support services through Chesapeake Life […]
Hospice Cup September 20th
Hospice Cup is a charity sailing regatta, raising funds for hospice programs throughout Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia. The focus for 2014 funds is Bereavement care and support. Participating hospices use funds raised through Hospice Cup to continue to offer quality, end-of-life care to patients, their families and friends. No matter your skill level; […]
McHale Appointed To National Hospice Board
Hospice of the Chesapeake announced today that Michael S. McHale, President and CEO, has been elected to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Board of Directors. Serving on the NHPCO Finance Committee, McHale will join the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. McHale […]
Hospice Welcomes Two To Leadership Team
Hospice of the Chesapeake announced today a new Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer have joined the leadership team headquartered at 90 Ritchie Highway. Ben Marcantonio, MS, M.Ed., LMFT, joined the nonprofit as Chief Operating Officer in April, bringing with him 25 years of leadership experience in education, healthcare and social services. Prior to […]
Hospice Of The Chesapeake To Celebrate Volunteers
National Volunteer Week is April 21 – 27, 2013 and Hospice of the Chesapeake is honoring its core of dedicated volunteers who provide support, companionship and dignity to members of the community facing serious and life-limiting illness. “We could not do the work we do without the gifts of time and talent from our hospice […]
Hospice Gala Raises Over $350K
Hospice of the Chesapeake’s 2013 Gala attended by close to 500 local supporters and raised more than $350,000 to help support the many programs and services provided to patients and families in both Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties. The annual event, themed “Body, Mind, Spirit” was held March 16 at the BWI Hilton Hotel […]
