CareFirstNY

03/20/2026

Twinning and grinning 💙💛🧡

Members of our Admissions Team all showed up in their CareFirstNY sweatshirts today—no planning required! Fitting for a team that works every day to help coordinate care and support patients and families.

Wishing everyone a cozy, feel-good weekend ahead!

Pictured (left to right): Beth Williams (Admissions Coordinator), Annette Gibson (Admissions Team Manager), Erin Herrick (Admissions Nurse), and Melissa Oakley (Operations Team Manager).

03/20/2026

We had a great time at the 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors of Steuben County Volunteer Recognition Event at the Corning Museum of Glass yesterday!

Our Volunteer Coordinator, Ashley, proudly represented CareFirstNY, connected with community partners, and even ran into a couple of our long-time volunteers—such a special reminder of the impact volunteers make every day 💙💛🧡

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Want to get involved?
➡️ Join us for our Spring Into Service: CareFirstNY Volunteer Open House on April 22 and discover how you can make a difference through hospice care and grief support.

Learn more: CareFirstNY.org/events

03/18/2026

You’re cordially invited to Brunch in Bloom: Sip, Savor, & Support 🌸

Join us on Sunday, May 17, for a beautiful morning of connection, inspiration, and community as we gather in support of CareFirstNY’s compassionate hospice and supportive care services.

Enjoy a thoughtfully curated brunch, meaningful stories, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact for patients and families across our region.

Tickets are now available—we would be honored to have you with us!

🎫 Reserve your seat today:
https://carefirstny-bloom.kindful.com/e/brunch-in-bloom-2026

03/17/2026

Today, we celebrate the INCREDIBLE social workers of CareFirstNY! 🥳

Every day, they bring compassion, expertise, and unwavering support to patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments. From listening and advocating to creating meaningful connections and supporting legacy projects, our social workers make a lasting impact that goes far beyond the care they provide.

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Swipe through to meet our amazing team + drop a comment below to help us thank them for all they do👏💫

03/16/2026

Every three years, hospice providers in New York must undergo a recertification survey by the NY State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to ensure they’re providing the highest quality care to patients and families. This review looks at everything from patient care and safety to staff training and compliance with state regulations.

We’re proud to share that CareFirstNY successfully passed our January audit and has been recertified as a trusted hospice provider!

This means that our patients and families can continue to rely on compassionate, safe, and high-quality care every step of the way.

Thank you to our incredible team for making this possible!
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03/14/2026

📣 ATTENTION 2025 BRUNCH IN BLOOM ATTENDEES

If you joined us for Brunch in Bloom: Sip, Savor, & Support 2025, keep an eye on your inbox Monday morning 🌸📨

As a small thank you for being part of last year’s beautiful event, we’re offering exclusive early access to purchase tickets for Brunch in Bloom 2026 before they’re released to the public!

Early access begins this Monday 3/16 at 8 AM and will be sent directly to the email address used when purchasing your tickets last year.

03/14/2026

Happy Pi Day! 🥧

Our team took a delicious break yesterday to celebrate with a Pi Day Bake-off, featuring 8 incredible pies to sample and judge.

From chocolate peanut butter and banana cream to mixed berry, apple sour cream, and even blood orange, the competition was as creative as it was tasty!

More than anything, it was a chance to pause, laugh together, and a bring a little fun into the day 💙💛🧡

Which flavor would you have voted for?

03/11/2026

In this clip from the All There Is podcast, Anderson Cooper speaks with Chrissy Kay about the quiet rituals she observes to remember her son, Forrest, who died by su***de. It’s a moving reminder that love and connection don’t end with loss.

Join us tomorrow from 10-11:30 AM for our Survivors of Su***de Loss Support Group, a compassionate space to connect with others who understand this unique kind of grief.

What are some of the ways you keep the memory of someone you love alive? 🤍

Learn more about our grief support programs at CareFirstNY.org

03/09/2026

We’re proud to celebrate a few members of the CareFirstNY team who spent Friday investing in their professional and personal growth at the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Own It! Women’s Conference.

From compassionate patient care to thoughtful leadership, these individuals bring incredible skill, dedication, and heart to the work we do every day. We’re grateful for the talent and passion they bring to CareFirstNY and the impact they make in our community 💙💛🧡

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Front Row (left to right): Diane (Hospice Social Worker) and Kate (Marketing & Comms Specialist)
Back Row (left to right): Melissa (RN Case Manager), Ashley (Volunteer Coordinator), Cindy (Director, Community Impact), Blanche, Sophia, Dorothy, Rose (The Golden Girls), Rose (HR Specialist), and Carly (Director, Client Services)

03/06/2026

We’re proud to share that our Grief Support Coordinator, Ric Miller, LMSW, CGP, has earned his Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) credential.

This additional training strengthens Ric’s ability to support individuals and families navigating grief, particularly when loss intersects with trauma.

Drop a comment below and join us in congratulating Ric on his achievement 🎉⬇️

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Read the full story:

PAINTED POST, NY — CareFirstNY is proud to announce that Grief Support Coordinator Ric Miller, LMSW, CGP, has earned his Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) credential through Evergreen Certifications.