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Grief Support

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Head shot portrait happy three generations of women hugging, touching cheeks, smiling little girl sitting on couch between young mother and mature grandmother, posing for family photo at home

Hospice Care

Make every day its best when time matters most.

A beautiful senior mom of pacific island descent is walking outdoors with her adult thirty something year old daughter. They are enjoying each others company and soaking in the gorgeous, colorful, sunset.

Palliative Care

Improve quality of life when coping with serious illness.

In a brightly lit room, a male caregiver sits on a leather couch while reaching out to touch a woman sitting in a wheelchair

Caregiver Support

Find the support you need in any stage of care.

Male grief counselor sits with a young woman, showing her a passage in a grief support book as they both look at it together.

Grief Support

Compassionate grief support for individuals and families.

Our compassionate, experienced caregivers bring comfort, respect, and a personal touch to every service we provide.

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HopeHealth Celebrates 50 Years

HopeHealth’s 50th Anniversary Gala brought together supporters, staff, and community leaders for an unforgettable evening celebrating five decades of compassionate care. Thanks to the generosity of our community, the event raised more than $410,000 to support HopeHealth’s mission and future programs.

The celebration also marked the launch of our Gift of Hope 50th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign, helping ensure HopeHealth can continue providing exceptional care for generations to come.

Learn more

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HopeHealth President & CEO Diana Franchitto presents the Human Dignity Award to Dean Mukesh Jain, MD, as Spirit of Hope Award recipient Nora Navas, CNA, joins them at HopeHealth’s 50th Anniversary Gala.

HopeHealth Blog

Nora Navas, CNA, stands in a patient room at the HopeHealth Huliar Hospice Center wearing gray scrubs, smiling warmly
Jun 12

“We may be the last hand they hold”: Meet a hospice nursing assistant

In hospice, nursing assistants spend more time at the bedside than almost anyone else. Here’s what CNA Nora Navas means to her patients, families and team.

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Jun 05

Grief & identity: How loss reshapes who we are — and what to do next

When someone central to your life dies, it often brings a loss of self too. A HopeHealth grief counselor shares how to begin rebuilding your identity after loss.

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May 13

“Right for the heart”: How creativity opens a path through grief

When we’re grieving, tapping into creativity can help us heal. In creative workshops, participants experience it together.

nurse in grey uniform standing in front of wood pillars of hospice inpatient unit
May 07

Through the twilight: A nurse’s path to hospice

After 21 years as a critical care nurse, Terri Tetreau felt passionate about giving patients a peaceful end-of-life journey. In hospice, she’s found her calling.

young musician volunteer sits at keyboard at the Hulitar Hospice Center playing music for patients and families
Apr 30

The sound of comfort: How volunteer musicians reach patients at the end of life

From bedside singers to a teenage pianist, HopeHealth volunteers use music to create connection, spark memory and bring comfort to patients and families at the end of life.

Woman with blue button down shirt and short haircut smiles for her photo as she volunteers with hospice patients
Apr 28

The silence between notes: A hospice companion’s story

For months, a HopeHealth volunteer earned the trust and affection of a patient with dementia. One afternoon, music unlocked memory, language — and joy.

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Mar 12

Caregiving is hard. These mindset shifts can help.

From guilt to frustration to sheer overwhelm, caregiving can be a tough emotional journey. A fellow caregiver shares a few powerful mindset shifts that can help.

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Mar 06

A hospice social worker on fear, honesty & the gift of time

Meet Kathleen, a hospice social worker who helps families name what feels hardest. “When you can talk about it,” she says, “you take some of that fear away.”

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Mar 04

“The work I do now is for her”: How early loss shaped a grief counselor’s calling

Tess White’s childhood was shaped by loss. Now, as a HopeHealth grief counselor, she draws on her own experience to help others feel seen, heard and less alone.

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Feb 19

Seeing hospice differently: One visitor’s experience at the Hulitar Center

When Tom brought his dog to visit a neighbor at the Hulitar Center, he expected sadness. Instead, he found kindness, calm — and a new understanding of hospice

A Legacy of Care: 50 Years Strong

For 50 years, HopeHealth has walked alongside patients and families with dignity, comfort, and compassion. From our beginnings in hospice care to our role as a national leader, our history reflects a commitment to caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

Learn Our History

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