Houston Hospice
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Houston Hospice is a nonprofit organization that provides uncompromising, compassionate, end-of-life care to patients and families across 13 counties in Texas. Since 1980, we have been committed to the highest quality hospice care for patients of all ages, races, ethnicities and places of origin, with or without insurance.
Houston Hospice supports hospice education in the community and our physicians, case managers, nurses, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains and bereavement counselors are available for interviews.
Expertise in Serving Hospice Patients and Families Across 13 Counties in Southeast Texas
Media inquiries regarding Houston Hospice News should be directed to Kim Antley, communications specialist.
Houston Hospice, a member of the Texas Medical Center remains the most trusted and beloved hospice care provider in Southeast Texas by providing uncompromising, compassionate, end-of-life care to all patients and families – regardless of their age, gender identity, ethnicity, diagnosis, belief system or financial situation. www.houstonhospice.org
PRESS RELEASES
Kyle Tucker Foundation, Houston Hospice Create Winning Team to Raise Awareness About End-of-Life Care
Houston Hospice Named ‘Hospice of Choice’ by Houston Jewish Funerals, Distinctive Life Cremation and Funeral Services
‘Nurse Hadley’ Brings Life to End-of-Life Conversation, 23rd Butterfly Luncheon Celebrates Volunteers of the Year
Houston Hospice Hosts Bereaved at Annual Trees of Light Evening of Remembrance
Houston Hospice Promotes ‘Courageous Conversations’ During National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Community Spirit Award Dinner Raises Over $300,000 for Houston Hospice
Houston Hospice Opens Doors to TMC Inpatient Unit
Houston Hospice Adds New Physician to Roster
Houston Hospice Elects Healthcare Executive as Board Chair
Pediatric Hospice Family to Share Stories of Love and Resilience During 22nd Butterfly Luncheon
Houston Hospice Appoints Cora Guinn Robinson to Board of Directors
Houston Hospice Welcomes Teriya Richmond, MD, MPH
Houston Hospice Appoints Staci LaToison to Board of Directors
Houston Hospice Announces 22nd Butterfly Luncheon Set for March 24, 2023
Spirit Award Dinner Highlights Family Legacy and Community Spirit by Raising $375,000 in Honor of Houston Hospice
Houston Hospice Recognizes Volunteer for 34 Years of Service
Houston Hospice Receives $100,000 Grant to Expand Compassionate Care in El Campo, Texas, and Surrounding Areas
Houston Hospice Selects Vice President of Human Resources
Houston Hospice Set to Honor Over a Century of Combined Legacy During Spirit Award Dinner
Hospice Nurse, Miss America 1988 Crown Jewel of 21st Butterfly Luncheon
Gardens of Light Offers Grief Support Throughout Holidays
Rose Cullen receives Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award
Army Veteran, Burn Survivor J.R. Martinez Joins 23rd Annual Spirit Award Dinner Benefiting Houston Hospice
Rising Veteran Population Sees Increase in Specialized Hospice Care
Houston Hospice Launches Wellness Initiative in Collaboration with The Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute
Houston Hospice Announces New Board Chair
April 2021
Houston Hospice Celebrates 20th Annual Butterfly Luncheon
April 2021
Houston Hospice Honors Physicians on National Doctor's Day
March 2021
The Butterfly Luncheon Celebrates 20 Years of Pediatric Hospice Care
February 2021
Houston Hospice Appoints New VP of Development and Community Engagement
January 2021
Houston Hospice Historic Garden Reopens, Celebrates 40th Anniversary
December 2020
Rana McClelland Appointed Houston Hospice President & CEO
September 2020
The Garden Club of Houston to Receive Houston Hospice Spirit Award
July 2020
Houston Hospice Wins Good Samaritan Excellence in Nursing Award 2020
July 2020
Houston Hospice Announces 2020 Volunteer of the Year
May 2020
Houston Hospice Nurses Win Good Samaritan Foundation Award
September 2019
Major Figure In Houston Hospice History to Receive Spirit Award
August 2019
Miniature Rescue Horses Warm Houston Hospice Hearts
May 2019
Cancer Patient is Houston Hospice's Volunteer of the Year
April 2019
Chicken Soup Author LeAnn Thieman Headlines 18th Annual Butterfly Luncheon
February 2019
For the Fourth Year in a Year, Houston Hospice Named Best Hospice in Houston
January 2019
Houston Hospice Achieves Highest Level for We Honor Veterans program
Good Samaritan Foundation Recognizes Houston Hospice Nurses
September 2018
Nancy and Bryan Ruez to Receive Community Spirit Award
July 2018
Mayor Turner, TMC Salute Volunteers
May 2018
Houston Hospice Tribute to Former First Lady, Barbara Bush
April 2018
Margaret Stone is Houston Hospice's Volunteer of the Year
March 2018
NHCPO's 50th ChiPPS E-Journal Celebrates Past, Future of Pediatric Palliative/Hospice Care
March 2018
TMC Pulse Feature Story on Houston Hospice Patient Up for an Ellie Award
February 2018
NHPCO Publishes Guide for Bereavement Professionals
February 2018
17th Annual Butterfly Luncheon Features Popular "Ask Amy" Columnist Author
February 2018
Houston Hospice Receives Two Top Honors by Readers of Senior Resource Guide
January 2018
Houston Hospice Named Top Workplace by Houston Chronicle
November 2017
Houston Hospice Nurses Receive Excellence in Nursing Award
November 2017
From Oil Executive to Hospice Volunteer
October 2017
Sally and Bob Thomas to Receive Community Spirit Award
September 2017
Texas Born Author Gail Caldwell to Speak at Butterfly Luncheon
April 2017
Heating it Up for Hospice BBQ Cook-Off
March 2017
Ash Wednesday Service
February 2017
Veterans' Day: A Reminder That Heroes Walk Among Us
November 2016
Hope for the Holidays: Bereavement Support
November 2016
Excellence in Nursing Awards Presented to 3 Houston Hospice Nurses
November 2016
Houston Hospice Receives Grant from Komen® Houston
June 2016
Houston Hospice Named 2016 Hospice Honors Recipient
May 2016
Personal Experience Brought Volunteer of the Year to Houston Hospice
February 2016
Bestselling Author, Mitch Albom, Speaking at Houston Hospice Luncheon
January 2016
Houston Hospice Makes More Moments Possible
November 2015
Houston Hospice Delivering Veteran-Centric Care to Those Who Served Our Country
October 2015
Texas Medical Center Blessing of Hands Service
October 2015
Three Houston Hospice Nurses to Receive Prestigious Award
August 2015
Houston Hospice Heads Back to School Drive for Youth in Foster Care
August 2015
Terri and John Havens to Receive the 2015 Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award
June 2015
Service of Remembrance Brings Closure for Hospice Worker
May 2015
Social Worker Pat Matthes, Retiring After 39-Year Career
May 2015
Houston Hospice Welcomes New Board Members
April 2015
Houston Hospice Names Debbie Hoelscher Volunteer of the Year
April 2015
Girl Who Inspired The Fault in Our Stars Still Inspires with Help From Her Parents
March 2015
The Texas Medical Center's Orchestra On Call to Perform for Hospice Volunteers
March 2015
Interfaith Blessing of Hands at the Texas Medical Center
October 27, 2014
Houston Hospice Offers Hope for the Holidays With Free Bereavement Counseling
October 21, 2014
Houston Hospice Nurse, Diane Hayner, Receives the Excellence in Nursing Award
September 2014
Linda and Jerry Fields Named as Recipients of the Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award
July 2014
Houston Hospice Receives Grant from Houston Komen for the Cure
July 2014
The Other Side of Hospice Care: A Hospice Nurse and Her NFL Husband
May 2014
Ruth Landauer, Director of Volunteers Retiring After 20 Years of Service
May 2014
Former Armstrong Teammate to Speak at Houston Hospice Event
March 2014
Dr. Trinh Earns Fellow Status
March 2014
Houston Hospice Volunteer Opportunities
March 2014
Houston Hospice Welcomes New Board Members
March 2014
Butterfly family, the Colemans, to be recognized at 2014 Butterfly Luncheon
February 2014
Jewish Hospice Accreditation
February 13, 2014
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