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A Patient Story: Cliff Goodrich
Posted on: Friday, June 7, 2024
Written by: Tom Waldron I am honored to be asked to share about my partner of 23 years, Cliff Goodrich, who passed away under the care of Hospice of Washington County in Fall 2023. I first met Cliff in 2000, as we both lived in Catonsville, Md. at the time. The new millennium had just started, and we both felt at an almost immediate connection in our values, outlook and most importantly, our shared sense of humor.
» Read moreHospice of Washington County Named as Prestigious 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award Recipient
Posted on: Friday, May 17, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org
» Read moreSPRING 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE!
Posted on: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Hospice of Washington County Spring 2024 Newsletter is out now! This newsletter includes Laurie Frey's Volunteer Story, a word from our CEO and Bereavement Team, Spring Event Previews, our employee spotlight, volunteer highlight, and more! You can read it online HERE!
» Read moreHospice experts advocate for early admission to hospice
Posted on: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org “Former President Jimmy Carter’s months-long time in hospice has helped tens of millions of Americans realize that hospice isn’t a brink-of-death service, that it helps patients and families focus on quality of life and not just length of life,” observed Hospice of Washington County CEO Sara McKay.
» Read moreFrederic H. Kass III, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund Taking Applications
Posted on: Monday, January 15, 2024
Applications for the 2024 Frederic H. Kass, III, M.D., Endowed Scholarship Fund are now available. Dr. Kass is one of the founders of Hospice of Washington County, Inc. (HWC), which began in 1980 and has cared for our community for 40 years.
» Read moreSara McKay Named Chief Executive Officer
Posted on: Monday, January 8, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org
» Read moreWINTER 2023 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE!
Posted on: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Hospice of Washington County 2023 Winter Newsletter is out now! This newsletter includes JR Mellott’s Patient Story, a word from our CEO and Bereavement Team, a Sim Lab update, recaps on Summer Events, our employee and volunteer spotlights, and more! You can read it online HERE!
» Read moreDoey’s House Lights For Love Event and Memory Walk this Sunday
Posted on: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Thank you for supporting Hospice of Washington County's 2023 "Lights for Love & Memorial Walk". We are honored to offer this opportunity for individuals to remember their loved ones during this holiday season. Your gift will support our Benevolence Fund which provides basic emergency needs and comfort items to the patients served by Hospice of Washington County Inc. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday, December 3rd, at Doey's House located at 1137 Caring Pathway Lane Hagerstown, MD...
» Read moreUplifting Lives and Communities: Hospice of Washington County Celebrates National Hospice and Palliative Care Month by Honoring Patients, Families, Caregivers, Staff, and Volunteers
Posted on: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org
» Read moreHospice of Washington County brings advanced skills laboratory to Hagerstown
Posted on: Monday, October 16, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org
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