Submitted by Amanda Peterson, Calvert Hospice located in Maryland Arvid “Ed” Forsman and his wife Ann met at the Naval Air Station in Whidbey Island, WA. They were both serving…
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Level Five Hospice Partner Program: Updated materials
*Please note you must be a member of NHPCO to submit and start Level 5 activities Updated level five materials can be found under the Earn Your Stars section under…
Genesis Rochester Manor WWII Marine Veteran Chosen for Honor Flight
Submitted by Kerry Onorato, Genesis Manager, Managed Care Business Development On September 12, 2021, Executive Director Teale Howe of Genesis Rochester Manor Center of New Hampshire accompanied WWII Veteran Constantin…
Korean War Veteran Honored By His Hospice Care Team
Submitted by Carole Quackenbush RN, VITAS Veterans Liaison VITAS Healthcare in Cincinnati, Ohio, conducted a beautiful bedside salute for patient Mr. Burns. Carole Quackenbush, a Veterans Liaison for VITAS, wanted…
Front-Yard Recognition in Atlanta, GA
When social distancing measures are the rule of the day, a front porch will do just fine. Submitted by: Larry Robert, Bereavement Services Manager/Veteran Liaison. VITAS Healthcare, Atlanta That’s how…
Thanking Volunteer Rifle Squad
Story submitted by Steven SolmonsonMoments Hospice, Golden Valley, MN For 41 years, the Veteran volunteers of the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad in Minnesota have never missed a funeral –…
Hospice Visions Honors local Vietnam Veteran
Submitted by Nora Wells, Vision Hospice Steve was known and well respected in the veteran community of Southern Idaho. Member and Past Commander of the VFW Post 2136 and the…
Grace Healthcare Services Honors (Ret) U.S Navy Veteran
Submitted by Grace Healthcare Services in Edison, NJ On November 11, 2021, Chaplain Cynthia C. Betts of Grace Healthcare Services in Edison, NJ presided over a Veteran’s Day service at…
Horizon Home Care and Hospice Creates Virtual Veterans Day Event
Submitted by Elena Sherr, Horizon Home Care & Hospice This year, not all our facility partners are accepting of in-person Veteran’s Day Ceremonies due to COVID-19 restrictions. But we are…
Healthcare Benefits Provide Peace of Mind for Veteran patient at The Elizabeth Hospice
Submitted by Janet Clancy, Communications Officer, The Elizabeth Hospice The demands of military life can take a toll on a person’s physical, emotional and spiritual health. The Elizabeth Hospice cares…
An Unbreakable Bond: Leaving No Fellow Solider Behind.
Story submitted by David Powell, Upstate Community Hospice House; Agape Care of South Carolina. No man left behind is a foundational value of all that have served in the U.S….
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day 2021 with St. Francis Reflections
Submitted by Christine Tate, St. Francis Reflections St Francis Reflections Lifestage Care was honored to partner with the Veteran Memorial Center in Merritt Island, Florida, for the Vietnam War Veterans…
