CareFirstNY

11/01/2025

This weekend marks Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead), a time to honor and celebrate the lives of those who have passed on 🌸💀💜

It’s a reminder that love transcends loss—our connections remain strong through memory and reflection.

CareFirstNY celebrates this meaningful tradition with all who remember and cherish their loved ones today.

Se te recuerda!

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10/31/2025

Ghosts, goblins, and good vibes 👻 🎃😈

Our staff, volunteers, and pets have been getting into the spirit all month long—check out our creepy and our kooky, mysterious and spooky, all together ooky Halloween attire!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

10/31/2025

Death may be part of our daily work, but laughter and fun aren’t far behind—just like this "humerus" Halloween hitchhiker 💀🦴

There's no bones about it... we’re grateful for the chance to support patients and families through it all 🤍

10/30/2025

This morning, a few members of the CareFirstNY team joined our friends at The Vincent House (one of our valued partner hospice homes) for a volunteer social!

We had the privilege of meeting with their incredible volunteers to share more about CareFirstNY’s mission and the ways we work together to provide compassionate hospice care, grief support, and mental health counseling for our community.

We’re so grateful for the volunteers and staff at The Vincent House who give their time, hearts, and kindness to support residents and families during such meaningful moments of life 💫

Thank you for welcoming us—partnerships like this remind us how powerful community truly is 💙💛🧡

10/28/2025

At CareFirstNY, we believe hospice care should always be rooted in mission, compassion, and community service.

We’re proud to support the bipartisan bill now before Governor Kathy Hochul that maintains New York’s commitment to community-based, not-for-profit hospice care. This legislation helps ensure end-of-life care decisions remain focused on patients, families, and quality—not business growth.

Keeping hospice care grounded in compassion and accountability protects our communities and the people we serve during life’s most vulnerable moments.

Hospice should always be about people, not profit, and every patient deserves care rooted in dignity, comfort, and trust.

- Phoebe Reynolds, CEO, CareFirstNY

New York hospice providers and advocates are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Hospice Care Integrity and Oversight Act, which would prevent the creation of new for-profit hospice organizati…

10/24/2025

Mindful Moments Challenge: Day 5 - Peace

During Spiritual Care Week, we celebrate the power of presence, reflection, and connection—the same principles our Spiritual Care Team brings to every patient and family they support.
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As we wrap up our challenge, take a moment to reflect on what brings you peace. What practices, places, or people help you feel centered? Share your reflections in the comments and inspire others to find their own mindful moments ☮

10/24/2025

A huge thank you to the Watkins Glen Public Library, The Justice Center of the Southern Tier, and everyone who joined us last night for Remember Me: A Día de los Mu***os Celebration 🌼✨💀

We had such a wonderful evening painting sugar skulls, making buttons, watching Disney’s Coco, and adding meaningful mementos to our community Ofrenda. Your creativity, stories, and smiles made the night so special!

We hope you’ll join us for future events—view what’s coming up next at CareFirstNY.org/events

10/23/2025

Mindful Moments Challenge: Day 4 - Kindness

Spiritual care is about connection and compassion, and small acts of kindness are one way we can carry that spirit into our everyday lives.
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Kindness uplifts both the giver and the receiver. Today, reach out to someone with a kind word, note, or encouragement 💬

10/23/2025

Today, we’re highlighting Julianna Layton, one of our thoughtful Spiritual Care Counselors at CareFirstNY! Guided by her Jewish roots and experience as a death doula, she supports patients and families with curiosity, presence, and respect.
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Swipe to learn how Julianna explores life, death, and the “unknown,” honors sacred traditions, and shares lessons on love and forgiveness with patients and families✨

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Want to learn how CareFirstNY can support your family with end-of-life care? Call (607) 962-3100 or visit CareFirstNY.org

10/22/2025

Mindful Moments Challenge: Day 3 - Connection

This week, as we honor Spiritual Care, remember that connection—to ourselves, others, and the world around us—is at the heart of spiritual well-being.
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Nature reminds us of life’s beauty and can ground us in the present moment. Today, take a short walk and notice what surrounds you: the colors, the sounds, the textures 🌿

10/22/2025

This Spiritual Care Week, we’re honored to introduce Bethany Tremblay, one of our compassionate Spiritual Care Counselors here at CareFirstNY! Drawing on her Indigenous Wolastoqiyik roots, social work experience, and love of music, laughter, and reflection, Bethany meets each person where they are on their spiritual journey.
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Swipe to learn about Bethany’s path to spiritual care and how her culture and experiences shape her approach for patients and families 🌿

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Want to learn how CareFirstNY can support your family with end-of-life care? Call (607) 962-3100 or visit CareFirstNY.org