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National Construction Award Won for Doey's House
Posted on: Friday, March 29, 2019
Brechbill & Helman Construction Company, Inc. of Chambersburg, PA has recently received recognition for the National ABC Excellence in Construction Award for the Hospice of Washington County (HWC)-Doey’s House in Hagerstown, MD.
» Read moreLunch and Learn Series
Posted on: Thursday, March 14, 2019
Hospice of Washington County (HWC) can help you help your employees! Family caregiving, serious illness and grief are among the most stressful and trying situations a human being has to endure and these experience have far-reaching implications not only for the employee but also for their co-workers and the workplace U.S. business loses between from $17.1 billion to $33.6 billion per year in productivity for full time employees with caregiving responsibilities (MetLife/NAC, 2006).
» Read moreRegister Today for the Grief 101 Workshop
Posted on: Friday, March 1, 2019
Thursday, March 21st at 5:30 p.m. we will be holding a Grief 101 Workshop. This workshop provides an overview of the grieving process; including: common reactions to loss, how to cope, and how to help a person who is experiencing grief. To hold your spot in this workshop, please contact the Bereavement Department at (301) 791 - 6360.
» Read moreDoey's House Suffers Water Damage, Patient Operations Remain Intact
Posted on: Tuesday, February 5, 2019
(Hagerstown, MD) -Hospice of Washington County (HWC) officials recently announced that Doey’s House, a 12-bed inpatient facility, has suffered extensive water damage due to a water pipe from the sprinkler system breaking. The affected areas include the children’s play room, library, great room, family dining room, kitchen and front entrance.
» Read moreHWC's 1st Quarter 2019 Newsletter is Available Now
Posted on: Friday, January 25, 2019
Hospice of Washington County's 1st Quarter Newsletter is now available for reading. Just click here to check it out! HWC's 1st Quarter 2019 Newsletter Web Version
» Read moreDr. Frederic H. Kass III M.D. Endowed Scholarship Due April 1st!
Posted on: Tuesday, January 22, 2019
(Hagerstown, MD) -Applications for the 2019 Frederic H. Kass III, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund are now available. Dr. Kass helped to establish Hospice of Washington County, Inc. (HWC) which began in 1980. To honor Dr. Kass’s tireless efforts, HWC’s Board of Directors established the Frederic H. Kass III, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund. This fund is designed to support students in Washington County pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The fund is made possible by individuals and...
» Read moreRegistration for Winter Volunteer Training Class Now Open!
Posted on: Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Have you ever considered becoming a Hospice of Washington County Volunteer? Make a difference by offering invaluable companionship and support! Join our upcoming Volunteer Training Class! February 13 and 20, 8:30am-4:00pm Hospice of Washington County is seeking reliable, compassionate volunteers to make visits to our terminally ill patients and families in their homes or nursing facilities. Hospice of Washington County, Inc. volunteers are key members of the interdisciplinary team. Volunteers...
» Read moreTree of Remembrance
Posted on: Monday, November 19, 2018
REMEMBERING YOUR LOVED ONES AT THE HOLIDAYS Hospice of Washington County (HWC) is inviting individuals to honor and remember their loved ones during the holiday season.
» Read moreHWC's 4th Quarter 2018 Newsletter Now Available
Posted on: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Hospice of Washington County's 4th Quarter Newsletter is now available for reading. Just click here to check it out! Hospice of Washington County Q4 2018 Newsletter Web Version
» Read moreHow to Create a Facebook Fundraiser
Posted on: Friday, August 17, 2018
To create a fundraiser, follow these steps: 1. Click Fundraisers in the left menu of your News Feed (click “Home” to get to your News Feed).
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