We get called a lot of things. Compassionate, caring, loving…our hospice nurses are often called “angels” by the families they serve. Now, CHP Home Care & Hospice can add the name “Elite” – as in HomeCare Elite Top Agency. HomeCare Elite is a listing of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States compiled annually by ABILITY® Network…
DetailsA patient’s hospice care team is a specially-trained, multidisciplinary group with each member playing a role in the planning, providing, and managing of the patient’s end-of-life care. Playing a crucial role in the care team is the hospice medical director, an expert physician that is responsible for ensuring that every patient’s care wishes are honored,…
DetailsBy Lisa Nicely, The Crescent-News After 25 years, the Linus Slattery Memorial Golf Tournament Weekend ended on a high note on the weekend of June 8-9 in Defiance County. The event raised more than half a million dollars since its inception. This was the last year for the annual event, which benefits CHP Hospice, Defiance Area…
DetailsDo you know your rights when it comes to choosing your hospice care provider? “It’s important to know that hospice is ultimately YOUR decision,” said Krista Steiner, RN, Hospice Coordinator for CHP Hospice. “Hospice admission requires a physician referral, but the patient or family can initiate the discussion with their doctor when the situation is…
DetailsMost people don’t think much about hospice, and if they do, it’s easy to assume that all hospices are the same. In most places, there are multiple hospice providers to choose from. When the time comes to decide, families are usually in the middle of a health care crisis that makes researching the options difficult.…
DetailsWhen illness cannot be cured, hospice is a life-affirming approach to meeting the needs of the patient, their family members, and caregivers. But there is a lot of confusion about what hospice is and what it provides. “Simply put, hospice is appropriate whenever a patient has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, that if it…
DetailsThe widow of a hospice patient spoke recently at the CHP “Beacon of Hope” dinner/auction in Van Wert describing her family’s hospice experience. Chris Turner conveyed how her husband, Glenn, fought valiantly against a rare form of cancer. Following diagnosis and progressing through months of treatments, the family avoided even uttering the dreaded “H-word;” as…
DetailsMany of our offices hold an annual Beacon of Hope Dinner and Charity Auction that raises money to support CHP’s Patient Care Fund. Below is a great article about Defiance’s upcoming Beacon of Hope by Lisa Nicely of the Crescent News. Community Health Professionals (CHP) will hold its annual Beacon of Hope Dinner and…
DetailsOne of the persistent myths of hospice is that it’s only for the “very last moments of life.” As a result, many people view hospice as their last resort, when everything else has been done and they’re finally ready to “give up.” Although people generally think positively of hospice care, there is a hesitation on…
DetailsHypertension, better known as high blood pressure, affects millions globally. Many can’t tell if they have hypertension since there aren’t many symptoms. But if left untreated, high blood pressure can damage arteries and vital organs. This can lead to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and even death. CHP Home Care & Hospice can help…
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