News & Events
Find out the latest news and events taking place at HopeHealth.
To get in touch with one of our experts in home care, palliative and hospice care, reach out to our media contact, Janine Weisman.
In the News
October 14, 2021: The Boston Globe — R.I. hospice invests $3 million in expansion to meert growing demand for care
October 13, 2021: Providence Business News — HopeHealth finishes $3M expansion of Providence headquarters
October 1, 2021: WPRI 12 "Street Stories" — RI man who lost parents at young age to swim, bike and run for grief support program
September 28, 2021: Franklin Observer — HopeHealth Combines with Area VNA, Franklinite in Leadership Role
September 11, 2021: Rehoboth (Mass.) Reporter Today — HopeHealth volunteers keep patients connected to their pets
September 1, 2021: The Sun Chronicle — Community VNA in Attleboro links up with HopeHealth of Rhode Island
September 1, 2021: Providence Business News — HopeHealth absorbs Community VNA in nonprofit merger
September 1, 2021: State House News Service (Mass.) — HopeHealth Finalizes Deal In Southeastern Mass.
September 1, 2021: RI News Today — HopeHealth-Community VNA affiliation announced
August 28, 2021 — WADK 1540AM "Spotlight on Giving" features HopeHealth with Chief Philanthropy Officer Suzanne Fortier and Director of Clinical Outreach Services Deanna Upchurch
August 13, 2021: The Sun Chronicle — Wounded hearts find healing at Camp BraveHeart in North Attleboro
August 5, 2021: HopeHealth Announces a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Employees, Students, Volunteers, and Contractors
July 27, 2021: The Providence Journal — Rebecca MacDonell-Yilmaz Op-ed - Why I Got the COVID Vaccine While Pregnant
July 15, 2021: RI News Today - HopeHealth Visiting Nurse Accredited for Home Care & Palliative Care
June 30, 2021: The Valley Breeze — Local WWII veteran honored for service
June 24, 2021: The Boston Globe RHODE ISLAND Rhode Map — What's on Tap Today
June 11, 2021: Providence Business News —Franchitto named NPHHI board vice chair
May 28, 2021: The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIPodcast.com) — HopeHealth's Deanna Upchurch Talks Managing C19 Grief
May 14, 2021: The Boston Globe - Nurses Make a Difference Far Beyond Traditional Hospital Settings
May 12, 2021: The Rhode Show - The Importance of Home & Hospice Care
May 10, 2021: Jewish Rhode Island - HopeHealth Earns National Jewish Hospice Accreditation
February 18, 2021: The Boston Business Journal - People on the Move, Diana Franchitto
February 15, 2021: Convergence Rhode Island - Clinical Nurse Training Program Launches at HopeHealth
February 12, 2021: Providence Business News - People on the Move; National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation
February 8, 2021: The Rhode Show - Hearts at Home with HopeHealth
February 8, 2021: Newport Daily News - In Face of Pandemic, Salve Regina Nursing Students Get Hands-On Training at Hospice Center
Upcoming HopeHealth Events
In the spirit of caring, HopeHealth hosts a wide variety of inspiring and festive events, galas and other fundraising activities. Proceeds from these events help us fulfill our mission to deliver compassionate care to patients and families in the community.
In addition to our fundraising events, we offer a variety of support groups at no charge for people grieving a loss and people caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.
Remembrance Events
- Save the date for our Light Up a Life virtual remembrance event, which will be held Thursday, December 16 at 6 p.m.
Grief Support Events
- Hope for the Holidays is a free program for those looking for ways to cope with grief at the holidays. The virtual workshops are offered in November and December. Click here to learn more.
Fundraising Events
- HopeHealth’s signature virtual gala, A Celebration of Hope & Gratitude, was held virtually on September 9. Click here to watch the event.
- Our annual HopeHealth Invitational was held at the Rhode Island Country Club on September 13, 2021. Learn more about our Invitational.
Community Events and Conferences
- HopeHealth is currently offering virtual community education courses for clinical professionals, which include CE's for nurses and clinical social workers. Learn more about our virtual education courses here.
Grief Support Groups
Caregiver Support Groups
If you have questions about any of our events or support groups, please email us at Information@HopeHealthCo.org.
Media Relations
For media inquiries, call Janine Weisman in our HopeHealth communications office at (401) 742-8566 or email JWeisman@HopeHealthCo.org.
Publications
Read our annual reports, Touching Lives magazine and services brochures.
Support Groups
We offer a variety of support groups at no charge for people grieving a loss and people caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.
Find a grief support group.