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You are invited to our Open House to celebrate our new Hudson Falls Office! This new location allows us to better serve our community by accepting walk-ins for information on hospice services and volunteer opportunities and by providing a space to host both adult and children’s bereavement sessions. The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce will kick things
One of our goals here at High Peaks Hospice is aimed at increasing the number of people in the Adirondack Region who have completed an advance directive. A living will is an advance directive that speaks to what care you want or do not want (i.e. no feeding tube, but open to antibiotics) and your
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You are invited to join us Friday, June 17th at 10am on the Front Porch of High Peaks Hospice in Glens Falls for the launching of Scooby Doo Pajamas! You will hear some words from our wonderful author and High Peaks Hospice Volunteer Elaine Gibb, can pick up a copy of the book, and will
The Adirondacks are full of people that are quick to lend a helping hand and give to others in need. Local businesses have shown time and time again the importance of investing and supporting other agencies. This past January, the Adirondack Artists Guild hosted “Transition,” an art show to benefit High Peaks Hospice. Each member
Thank you to all of our wonderful nursing staff. You are the heart of the organization… offering compassion and support to patients and families… all working together to help ensure the end of life is as honored and celebrated as the beginning. We can’t honor you enough for the work that you do. This year
In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we'd like to share our gratitude for everything our volunteers do to support us our mission and the families we serve. Our volunteers, some of whom are pictured above, are an exceptional group of caring and compassionate people who each bring a rich variety of life skills and
Help us celebrate over 35 years of growth and serving our communities by signing up for our 2nd Annual Virtual Walk for Hospice! Register to participate or donate today... You can walk anytime, for any distance, and anywhere you want by May 31st. Grab your family members, friends or your dog and enjoy
National Healthcare Decisions Day, observed annually on April 16th, is aimed at increasing the number of Americans who have completed an advance directive. A living will is an advance directive that speaks to what care you want or do not want (i.e. no feeding tube, but open to antibiotics) and your Health Care Proxy names
In honor of Veteran's Day we would like to share a Spotlight Q&A on our High Peaks Hospice RN Kathy McNulty. Her dedication and service is quite impressive and we are grateful to have her on our team. What can you share about your service? What location(s), branch, position? "I have been an RN for
High Peaks Hospice is spreading awareness and facts about the benefits of hospice care in November in recognition of National Hospice Awareness Month. Hospice is a way of caring that enables patients and families to focus on living as fully as possible despite a life-limiting illness. Most Americans know what they want at life’s end.
Does HPH accept patients who are positive with COVID-19? Our team members are trained and prepared to provide care should you refer a hospice-eligible patient who has COVID-19. Hospice-eligible patients with COVID-19 will be assessed based on hospice program supply of necessary PPE (N-95 mask, goggles or face shield, and gown) to ensure the safety
Clergy Appreciation Day on the second Sunday in October reminds us to recognize the work of ministers, pastors, and priests in the United States. Here at High Peaks Hospice, we would like to celebrate Mark Bailey, our Chaplain/Spiritual Coordinator. We appreciate all that Mark brings to the team, and especially to the individuals and
A compassionate group experience for dealing with the emotional impact of a major loss. 1st & 3rd Thursday of Oct & Nov Schroon Lake Community Church Community Room 1088 US Rt 9, Schroon Lake NY Oct. 7 & 21 and Nov. 4 & 18 10:30 - 11:30 am Gain support from others. Share the journey
High Peaks Hospice (HPH) announces and celebrates the retirement of Carol Thomas, LPN with a Q & A. HPH thanks Carol for her valuable contributions to the organization and the wonderful care she provided to each of the many families she served. What roles have you held at High Peaks Hospice? I started at HPH
