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There are many events and activities taking place at the Hospice of the Panhandle and we want to ensure that the community knows.

In addition to news stories, you will find our events calendar full of details about upcoming events and digital issues of the Comforter Magazine.

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News stories

  • September is disaster preparedness month!

    September is disaster preparedness month. Part of our job at Hospice of the Panhandle is to help our patients and their families prepare for the unexpected since disaster can affect them more severely than most. We help our patients prepare for weather events by making sure that they have the medications, medical supplies and support […]

  • Just call

    On this beautiful warm sunny day, I watch a little towheaded girl in a blue top and pink shorts outside my window. She first runs, and then skips along the lawn of our inpatient facility. She’s about 7 or 8 years old, probably here after being picked up from school. She routinely stops under each […]

  • Honoring those who have served

    By John Sherwood, Hospice of the Panhandle Veteran Volunteer My volunteer service with Hospice of the Panhandle has been one of my most enriching life experiences. In addition to being able to recognize and honor many of our veterans, it has provided the opportunity to literally touch pieces of American history. Clarence J. MacNichols was […]

  • Caregiving: A job of love and sacrifice

    Caregiving is one of the hardest jobs out there. Approximately 1 in 4 adults in West Virginia is caring for a loved one. Unpaid and overworked, mentally and physically exhausted, these selfless individuals have transformed their lives so that they can care for a family member or dear friend. This is a lifestyle that the […]

  • 28 years and counting – a journey as a Hospice volunteer

    Nearly 30 years ago, when my father was in a Hospice facility, an unknown Hospice volunteer brought little bouquets of flowers to brighten the small kitchen table where our family often had meals when we visited Dad. Little did that person know that their thoughtfulness would plant the seeds for me to also share my […]

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Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

December 2019

“C” your way through the holidays

December 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on November 7, 2019 at 6:00 pm

One event on December 5, 2019 at 1:00 pm

One event on December 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane
Kearneysville, WV 25430 United States + Google Map

During this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn "the 4 Cs" (choose, communicate, compromise, commemorate) of living with loss during the holiday season. All will be invited to create a personalized memento to honor and remember their loved one. All are welcome to attend no matter how long ago the loss. While registration is required, crafting experience is not. When registering, please let us know which one of the 4 sessions you will be attending. Sessions will be held on: Thursday,…

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“C” your way through the holidays

December 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on November 7, 2019 at 6:00 pm

One event on December 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm

One event on December 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane
Kearneysville, WV 25430 United States + Google Map

During this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn "the 4 Cs" (choose, communicate, compromise, commemorate) of living with loss during the holiday season. All will be invited to create a personalized memento to honor and remember their loved one. All are welcome to attend no matter how long ago the loss. While registration is required, crafting experience is not. When registering, please let us know which one of the 4 sessions you will be attending. Sessions will be held on: Thursday,…

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Light Up A Life – Morgan County

December 6 @ 5:15 pm
CNB Bank, 101 S. Washington St.
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 United States + Google Map

You are invited to Light Up A Life by dedicating a circle of light, angel or light for the Hospice of the Panhandle luminaria service. There will also be a special section of lights for veterans being recognized by their families. Those being recognized with a circle of light will be remembered or honored with a personalized clear globe ornament that holds a candle. The ornaments and candles will be mailed to those who dedicated them following the ceremonies. Those…

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The Comforter Magazine

To receive a copy of The Comforter in the mail, please contact Ashley Horst, marketing and fundraising coordinator, at 304.264.0406, ext. 1223 or ahorst@hospiceotp.org.