“Time to crown the king and queen!” Every prom needs a king and queen, and Carl Barna and Loretta Colestock entered like royalty – which they were! The first Homeland
When buying Homeland equipment — from large purchases down to the right chair a resident needs to live and move comfortably — Kelly English makes one thing clear. “I will
More than 156 years ago, nine churches and 18 women came together to find a way to meet the growing humanitarian needs in our community after the Civil War. Their
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: National honor distinguishes Homeland for quality care for patients and caregivers. Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit hospice program that serves communities throughout Central Pennsylvania, has been named a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a national
Maggie Kirsch can’t name a single incident that exemplifies her beautiful experiences at Homeland. “All the little ones make up for one big one,” she said. “Everybody is so kind, considerate, and caring here that I can’t honestly say there’s
Shelly Lipscomb Echevarria has a gift for seeing the spectrum of colors in a blue sky. The skies in her paintings shimmer in blue, green, gold, red, and orange. “I like painting the skies,” she said as she hangs her
Carl Barna is looking over the Homeland vegetable garden when he spots a tomato, ripe and red. “Oh, my gosh,” he said. “Did you see that? Look at that. Holy cow.” Carl is a lifelong gardener who never ceases to
Patricia Cameron woke up around 7 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941 to the sound of her mother’s call from the front lawn of their home, about 12 miles from the naval base. “They’re attacking Pearl Harbor,’’ yelled her mom, as across the street a naval officer ran from his
Not long ago, Samira Rosario — “Sam’’ as she’s known to everyone — was driving a resident to a doctor’s appointment. “Sam,” the resident said. “I’m dying for some French fries. Can you please take me to McDonald’s?” Sam called Homeland’s dietary department and got the okay. Off they went
In the midst of a global pandemic that’s left people of all ages shut off from normal activities, a kind greeting or gesture from a friend or stranger takes on greater meaning. In July, Homeland Hospice started a Care Card program and shared the opportunity with the online volunteer-engagement network VolunteerMatch.
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, President Woodrow Wilson signed the armistice that ended World War I. The following year, President Wilson led the country in celebrating Armistice Day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in service to our
When the world shut down last spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic, loneliness and isolation crept into many of our lives. Our sense of community compelled us to reach out to those in need at a time when face-to-face contact was not permitted. Our methods of volunteering were changing, but
A Homeland tradition returns! The Fifth Annual Homeland “Lottery” Calendar is now available and ready for your holiday shopping list. The calendar is a gift that keeps on giving because everyone who purchases a calendar automatically is entered into daily drawings for cash prizes of up to $100. Additionally, your
At the end of October, Brian Medkeff-Rose, M.Div., M.A., Bereavement Counselor at Homeland Hospice, will retire after more than 28 years of compassionate leadership. During his time with Homeland, Brian has implemented innovative approaches to reaching and supporting the bereaved. His deep well of empathy and support has helped countless
The glowing emails from family members on Homeland Center’s virtual visits include thumbs-up and heart emojis: “We appreciate all your efforts and everyone at Homeland to keep us connected during this difficult time!” “Our family really appreciates everything Homeland is doing to keep us connected to our mom.” “We all
Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit hospice program that serves communities throughout Central Pennsylvania, has been selected to participate in the alpha testing phase of a new tool to standardize the collection of data for hospice patients. Homeland is one of 20 hospice programs chosen nationally, and the only hospice in the
In the age of automation, Homeland Center puts real people at the front desk. Ask them a question, and they’ll find the answer. Stop to chat, and they’ll find the time to listen. “One of the greatest things about having people at the desk instead of a machine is that