CareFirstNY

12/19/2025

We were honored to welcome Assemblyman Phil Palmesano to our CareFirstNY office this morning for a meaningful conversation with members of our hospice team.

He took time to learn more about hospice care—how individuals and families come to us, how hospice care is more than just a person’s final few days, and how our interdisciplinary team supports the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.

We look forward to collaborating with Assemblyman Palmesano and his team to help educate residents in our service areas about the hospice care and support available to them!

12/19/2025

Holiday Spirit Week - Day 4: Favorite Holiday Shirt Day ☃️

Today we rocked our favorite holiday shirts and sweatshirts, bringing extra cheer and festive flair to the day.

Plus a bonus photo of the newest little member of the CareFirstNY crew 🐾

Full hearts, big smiles, and lots of holiday spirit!

12/17/2025

Holiday Spirit Week - Day 3: Grinch Day at CareFirstNY! 💚🎄

“Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more!”

Today, our team embraced their inner Grinch, celebrating the reminder that the heart of the season is compassion, connection, and caring for our community ✨

12/16/2025

Holiday Spirit Week - Day 2: Holiday PJs, Hats, & Socks Day!
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We brought the cozy comfort today—soft flannel, seasonal sparkle, and cheerful socks have us feeling the warmth of the season.

12/16/2025

Our Volunteer Coordinator, Ashley, treated volunteers and staff to a beautiful brunch spread this morning for a Holiday Lunch & Learn, complete with a creative hot cocoa station where everyone could customize their cups with festive toppings and sweet treats!
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These meet ups offer a meaningful chance to connect, ask questions, give updates, and share appreciation for all of the amazing work our volunteers do throughout the year—we’re so grateful to every last one for their time, care, and compassion ♥️

Do you want to join this amazing group of folks to help your neighbors in need? Reach out to Ashley at (607) 962-3100 or email volunteer@carefirstny.org to learn more!

12/15/2025

🎄✨-Holiday Spirit Week is here at CareFirstNY!-✨🎄

We kicked things off with Ugly Sweater Day today, and our team didn’t disappoint! With sparkly llamas, classic poinsettias, and silly sayings and Santas, our sweaters may be “ugly” but our holiday spirit is shining bright 💙💛🧡

Stay tuned for the rest of the week as we celebrate the season with even more fun and joy for the holidays!

12/15/2025

Wishing a warm and peaceful Hanukkah to all who celebrate 🕎

From all of us at CareFirstNY, Chag Sameach! May your holiday be filled with light, joy, and connection 💙💛🧡

12/15/2025

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also feel busy, overwhelming, or bittersweet.

As the season picks up, give yourself permission to slow down, even for a moment—small pauses, deep breaths, and quiet moments can help steady you through the rush.

What’s one small way you’ll create calm for yourself this week? ✨

12/15/2025

The holidays can look different when you or someone you love is on hospice—and that’s okay 💙

In our latest blog, “Celebrating the Holidays on Hospice: Finding Comfort & Connection,” we share gentle reflections and ideas for honoring traditions, creating meaningful moments, and finding comfort during a season that can feel both tender and bittersweet.

Whether you’re navigating this time yourself or supporting someone who is, we hope this piece offers reassurance, permission to do what feels right, and reminders that connection matters most.

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Read the blog here ➡️ https://carefirstny.org/the-care-collective-blog/f/celebrating-the-holidays-on-hospice-finding-comfort-connection

The holidays are often filled with tradition, togetherness, and reflection—but for patients facing a life-limiting illness and their families, this season can also bring stress, uncertainty, and heightened emotions.

12/13/2025

Dick Van D**e turns 100 today, and his reflections speak to something we all share: the importance of love, presence, and appreciating the time we’re given.

Happy Birthday to a life beautifully lived!