Hospice & Community Care

05/29/2026

A life measured in laughter and connection.

Over the past several months, Bill has been receiving hospice care, spending meaningful quality time with family and friends while continuing to share joy with everyone around him. As he says, “I don’t like anybody leaving me without smiling,” because “when everybody laughs at once, it makes everything better.”

Read his inspiring story: https://www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org/news/a-life-measured-in-laughter-and-connection/

Thank you to Bill and his wife, Eleanor, for allowing us to share their story.

  William “Bill” Brundick has a way of setting the tone the moment you meet him, through humor, warmth and an unmistakable desire to leave people just a little lighter... Read More

05/26/2026

Dr. Vermette and Dr. Hazlett-O’Brien, recently contributed an article to Lancaster Physician Magazine exploring the important roles of palliative and hospice care in supporting patients and families living with serious illness.

The piece offers helpful insight into how these services focus on comfort, quality of life and compassionate support throughout the care journey—and we’re excited to share it with our community.

Learn more by reading the full article here: https://issuu.com/nhgi/docs/lancaster_physician_spring_2026 Lancaster City & County Medical Society

05/23/2026

May this weekend be a time of remembrance, reflection and appreciation for the freedoms we hold because of the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

05/22/2026

At Hospice & Community Care, our Vet-to-Vet Volunteer Program offers a meaningful way for Veteran volunteers to support Veteran patients through shared experience, understanding and connection. This unique peer support brings comfort, dignity and companionship when it’s needed most.

We are currently seeking Veteran volunteers to join this special program. If you’re interested in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Contact our Volunteer Services team at (717) 295-3900 or rmartin@choiceshealth.org.

05/21/2026

What an unforgettable evening at Spring Fling!

This year’s “Composed for a Cause” theme brought together supporters, sponsors and community members for a night filled with music, generosity and meaningful moments—all in support of children, teens and families receiving grief support through our Pathways Center for Grief & Loss.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored and helped make this event such a success. Together, we are helping compose hope and healing for those who need it most.

Thank you to our sponsors: (Presenting) Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes & Crematory (Silver) Lancaster County Motors Subaru and WellSpan Health

05/18/2026

LNP + LancasterOnline's Readers’ Choice contest is underway! From now until May 31 recognize your favorite businesses that are making a difference in the community. Please consider casting your vote for Hospice & Community Care as the “Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist of Choice." Your Care. Your Community. Your Hospice

Celebrate Lancaster County's best local businesses!

05/15/2026

Welcome to Dr. Vasquez Prado and all our new employees! We are committed to providing staff with the tools needed to succeed. We offer an extensive, paid orientation process for all our new employees – from clinicians to managers – to learn more about the organization and how to best serve our patients and families.

Join our team: https://www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org/search-openings/

05/12/2026

This National Skilled Nursing Care Week, we’re celebrating the meaningful moments that bloom each day within nursing homes and care facilities throughout our community.

At Hospice & Community Care, we’re proud to partner with skilled nursing facilities to provide compassionate, personalized end-of-life care for residents and support for their families. Together, we help create an environment filled with comfort, dignity, connection and compassionate care.

We’re grateful to work alongside such dedicated facility teams whose kindness and commitment make a lasting difference every day.

Happy National Skilled Nursing Care Week!

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the love, strength and endless care that mothers bring into our lives. Whether they are with us or held dearly in our hearts, we honor every mother, grandmother, caregiver and maternal figure who has shaped us with compassion and kindness.

At Hospice & Community Care and Hospice of Central PA, we are reminded each day of the incredible bond between mothers and their loved ones. We’re humbled to walk alongside so many families during life’s most tender moments.

Wishing you a day filled with peace, memories and love.

05/08/2026

At Hospice & Community Care and Hospice of Central PA, we’re proud to celebrate National Nurses Week and honor the incredible impact nurses make each and every day. Their compassion, strength and dedication are the heart of the care we provide to patients and families.

To all nurses—past, present and future—thank you for your unwavering commitment to personalized care, comfort and support.

05/07/2026

The Spring Fling Virtual Auction is LIVE! 🎶 Bid now and be part of an event composed for a cause — all in support of children, teens and families navigating the loss of a loved one.

Now through May 14 at 7:00 p.m., explore and bid on unique items from anywhere, anytime. Every bid helps bring comfort, hope and healing to our community.

Let your generosity take center stage and make a meaningful impact today! Click the link to start bidding: https://spf2026.ggo.bid/n/package-list Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes & Crematory

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