LAKEWOOD - National Healthcare Decisions Day is taking place this week (April 16 to April 22) across the country, including here in Chautauqua County. The week-long event aims to help people across the U.S. understand the value of advance … [Read more...]
Earth Day shredding at The Shred Center to benefit Hospice
JAMESTOWN - The Shred Center will be offering free shredding services on Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd. In lieu of a charge for shredding, customers will be asked to make a cash or check contribution to directly benefit Hospice Chautauqua … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Hosts Open House on Monday, April 18
MOBILE APP USERS: CLICK HERE LAKEWOOD - Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care will hold an open house Monday at its Lakewood Office to answer questions about advance care planning and assist individuals with the completion of their … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andrew Dickson from Hospice Chautauqua County
Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Andrew Dickson, community outreach coordinator for Hospice of Chautauqua County. Andrew discusses some of the services … [Read more...]
Hospice Chautauqua County to Hold Remembrance Service on June 7
LAKEWOOD - Hospice Chautauqua County will hold its annual Remembrance Service and Butterfly Release on Sunday, June 7 to commemorate loved ones who have passed away. The service will be held at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at Fairmount Ave. in … [Read more...]
Hospice to Host Several Death Over Dinner Events
JAMESTOWN - How we want to die represents the most important conversation America isn’t having. According to a survey published by Excellus in 2008, 80 percent of people say it is important to put their end-of life wishes in writing but only 26 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Cara Seekings and Andrew Dickson Discuss End-of-Life Planning
Originally airing April 2, 2015. WRFA public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Andrew Dickson (Director of Community Engagement for Hospice Chautauqua County) and Cara Seekings (Nurse Thanatologist and Soul Midwife) about the importance of … [Read more...]
‘Out of the Darkness’ Suicide Awareness Walk Scheduled for Sept. 20
JAMESTOWN - Community members from all over the country are expected to participate in the upcoming Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, September 20. The fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) … [Read more...]
