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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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Hospice joins national partnership
KEARNEYSVILLE – Hospice of the Panhandle has joined the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), a national nonprofit collaborative that focuses on high quality care for patients in the last stages of life. NPHI, which is made up of 85 plus not-for-profit, community-integrated hospice and palliative care providers, is dedicated to ensuring patients […]
58 years of devotion
By Maria Lorensen Development Director Theirs was a romance for the ages. They were married more than 58 years, raised a family, farmed the land, got involved in local politics and lived in the only house that Reva Mickey called home. They were hard-working, decent Jefferson County salt-of-the earth people, who loved their community and […]
Losing independence–the hidden cost of caregiving
By Ashley Horst Fundraising & Marketing Coordinator It seems appropriate that today, Independence Day, we talk about freedom and independence – and in the story below, how that is impacted by aging. People with serious illnesses often lose their independence. Depending on the illness, this may happen suddenly—like when a stroke occurs—or gradually as the […]
Hospice of the Panhandle promotes two clinical leaders
Two longtime Hospice of the Panhandle employees have been promoted. Nikki Bigiarelli, most recently the clinical director and earlier nursing home team manager, has been named chief clinical officer. Danielle Ruble, previously the access team manager and more recently the assistant clinical director and quality assurance manager, has been named clinical director. Bigiarelli first came […]
The New Normal
By Margaret Cogswell, CEO Ever since March 2020, the word “normal” has been in our vocabulary much more often.  At first, we talked about a return to normal; then, we shifted to a hope that we could return to normal. But before long, we started to talk about a new normal.  We envisioned a time when […]

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Upcoming Events

January 2021

Meditation Labyrinth

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 3020

Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Facility, 320 Hospice Lane
Kearneysville, WV 25430 + Google Map

Hospice of the Panhandle's meditation labyrinth is open to the public and small groups are welcome to use the labyrinth but please make arrangements in advance. For more information about the meditation labyrinth, call (304) 264-0406 or email griefsupport@hospiceotp.org.

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September 2022

Grief in Progress

September 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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

Grief in Progress is a 6-week support group that teaches about grief and loss. You will share your experience, develop tools for coping and learn that you are not alone in your grief. To register for Grief in Progress, call (304) 264-0406 or email griefsupport@hospiceotp.org. During this pandemic, we are working to create a safe, healthy space for all, so there may be precautions and safety measures in place. Upon registering for a group, you will be notified of any…

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Gone Too Soon

September 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Losing a loved one to substance abuse is a grief unlike any other. In addition to the more universal symptoms of grief, those surviving an overdose loss have unique challenges. This safe, judgment-free group will allow you to share your story, connect with others, explore your feelings, develop coping strategies and discover new ways to remember your loved one. The death can be from opioids, alcohol or any drug. It could have been accidental, overdose or from long-term use. The…

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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.