When John and Maddie enter a room, people take notice. Eyes brighten. Smiles erupt. Even the air feels lighter. It’s a break, if you will, from life’s heavier dealings. John Wood is a volunteer with Hospice of Cincinnati. His furry…
End-of-life experts at Hospice of Cincinnati say it’s common for people to become concerned about their legacy in their final days. Because part of the hospice’s mission is to create a meaningful end-of-life experience, staff and volunteers have begun to…
Celebrating Our Volunteers! This year, we are especially grateful for our 700+ volunteers We would like this opportunity to thank our 700 HOC volunteers for everything that they do. The commitment, dedication and loyalty to the HOC mission during the…
On October 30, 2020, staff and volunteers dressed up and brought some cute creatures with them to parade past patient windows of the Margret J. Thomas Inpatient Center in Blue Ash. This “Pet Parade” brought joy to patients and their…
To meet the unique needs of end-of-life care for Veterans, Hospice of Cincinnati is participating in the We Honor Veterans initiative, which is a collaboration between the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs…
Mount Notre Dame student Samantha Harold organized the making of 10 fidget blankets with fellow students for her capstone project at school. Each blanket represents approximately 12 hours of planning, shopping, cutting and sewing. “We are so grateful for these…
Debbie Hill, LPN, tells people “I have a two-fold life. Half of my life is nursing, half is music.” Hill is a composer, a pianist, a choir director and a nurse. She is retiring after 15 years of providing end-of-life…
We are so excited to announce that Age Restrictions have been lifted and we are “Welcoming Back” Volunteers.
Wishing everyone a lovely fall! We miss you. Please be safe and stay healthy!