Community Care Hospice 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 patients with COVID-19. “Many crafters are reaching…
Community Care Hospice presented the Board of Trustees of The American Legion Post 49 of Wilmington with a certificate of appreciation for its ongoing support and donations to Community Care Hospice, an affiliate of Ohio’s Hospice. The event took place on…
Community Care Hospice received donations of $3,000 from Health Alliance of Clinton County and $200 from Peoples Bank. “We are honored and privileged to be chosen as one of the charities these organizations selected this year,” said Patti Settlemyre, retired…
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…
We celebrate life’s stories every day through the experiences we are privileged to share with our patients and their families. Each new season brings a new chance to Celebrate Life’s Stories with loved ones. During the winter, there are opportunities…
Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays tend to be particularly challenging for the bereaved, painfully triggering memories and longings for times past. For many, Halloween has replaced Thanksgiving as the “kick off” to an ever-lengthening marathon of holiday preparations and activities. Even…
As we celebrate National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we reflect upon the hospice care we are privileged to provide our patients and their families. In 2019, we’re honored to provide superior care and superior services to more than 10,000…