Is My Grief “Normal?”
“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…
Congratulations to Our Medical Director, Dr. Mark Hess
We are always grateful to our Medical Director, Dr. Mark Hess, for his hospice heart. Now we join in commending him for his service to the Health Partners Free Clinic in Troy. Dr. Hess was just honored as Volunteer Physician of…
An Important Holiday Conversation to Have with Loved Ones
Sharing the holidays with loved ones enables us to reconnect and renew relationships that may become remote due to distance, the demands of jobs, parenting responsibilities or a myriad of other reasons. As families gather for the holidays, it is…
Veterans Volunteer to Honor Comrades Facing End-of-Life
There is something humbling about the experience. As a volunteer Veteran honoring a fellow-serviceman or servicewoman who is facing death, Larry Blackmore says he is aware that, for the patient being honored, this may be a final life event. “We…
“I Will Always Remember Him” Veteran Says of Comrade in Arms
When Jay Via started honoring Veterans as part of the American Pride program, he knew it was a calling. “The reason I am a Veteran is partly because I respect Veterans so much. I have always been a big history…
Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County Offers June Volunteer Training
Ohio’s Hospice of Miami County invites interested community members to consider volunteering to support hospice patients and families. A new volunteer orientation is slated from 4:30 to 9 pm on Thursday, June 28. Hospice volunteers play a vital role with…
Top Stories of 2017
This year brought many moments and stories worth celebrating and we were honored to share these moments with you. As we reflected on 2018, we wondered what stories had the most impact on you. Here are our top 5! #5:…
Superior Care Wherever You Call Home
Hospice is not a place, but a type of care. We provide comprehensive care wherever you call home. Services are provided at: Home Care We partner with family members and the family physician to assure the highest quality of care…
Becoming Courageous – Lessons For and From Kids
“I lost my mom and I was a grown-up,” Diane Miller, of Piqua, tells her granddaughters. “I know how hard that was on me. I can’t imagine how hard it is on you.” Makenzie and Cheyenne lost their mother the…
Thanks for a Successful Camp!
Sincere thanks to those who helped our kids heal their grief at our grief camp! Special appreciation to Project G.I.F.T., Piqua Kiwanis Club, Piqua United Way and Teens Taking Charge! Your support helps change lives! See photos from this year's…
