Press Releases from High Peaks Hospice
Firecracker Run for Rainbows Benefits our Children’s Grief and Loss Support Program
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Join us for the Scooby Doo Pajamas Book Launch on June 17th
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
LP Quinn Elementary “Helping Hands” for Hospice 2022
Once again the students at LP Quinn enthusiastically raised money for High Peaks Hospice as they have done for over 13 years. Each year there is a friendly competition among the classes (PreK-5) to see who can raise the most money for High Peaks Hospice. These amazing students have raised and collected thousands of dollars
Silent Auction Bodes Well for Artist Guild and High Peaks Hospice
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
Raising Awareness on the Benefits of Hospice Care for National Hospice Month
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.
High Peaks Hospice Announces the Retirement of Carol Thomas, LPN
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
Annual 6.5k Firecracker Run Proceeds to Benefit High Peaks Hospice
The annual 4th of July 6.5k Firecracker run is back after taking a year off due to the pandemic. The run will be held on Sunday, the 4th of July, and will benefit High Peaks Hospice’s Rainbows program that supports children who are dealing with grief/loss. Click here for more information.
Dr. Noelle Stevens joins the High Peaks Hospice team!
May 20, 2020 (Glens Falls, NY) – High Peaks Hospice is pleased to announce that Dr. Noelle Stevens is joining our hospice team. Dr. Stevens comes to High Peaks Hospice as a wife, mother and local business owner, and with 25 years of medical experience. Her training started at Middlebury College, SUNY Buffalo, UCLA Medical
High Peaks Hospice Nurses Earn CHPN Certification
January 8, 2020 (Glens Falls, NY) – High Peaks Hospice is pleased to announce that our Head of Nursing, Phil Pekar, RN, and our Clinical Lead, Mel Duerr, RN, NP, have both earned their Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing certification. By earning this certification, they have proven competence and increased their knowledge across the
High Peaks November Update
Catch up on the stories of why we chose hospice here.
National Hospice Awareness Month
Throughout the month of November, High Peaks Hospice will be joining organizations across the nation hosting community activities in recognition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. National Hospice Awareness Month
Knights of Columbus Council #384 donates $1,000 to High Peaks Hospice
Pictured above from left to right are: John Harrington, Knight of Council No. 384; Nick George, Executive Director of High Peaks Hospice; Bill Callahan, Knight of Council No. 384; and Chuck Kolodzey, Knight of Council No. 384. September 13, 2019 (Port Henry, NY) – The Port Henry Knights of Columbus donated $1,000 to High Peaks