Montgomery Hospice, Inc.

01/07/2026

In 2026, Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice marks 45 years of walking alongside patients and families during life’s most tender moments.

For four and a half decades, our care has been rooted in dignity, comfort, and human connection. It has shown up in quiet rooms, late-night conversations, gentle hands, and unwavering presence when it mattered most.

We are profoundly grateful to the patients and families who trusted us, the healthcare partners who walked beside us, and the donors who believed in this mission. Most of all, we honor the staff and volunteers whose compassion and commitment continue to shape who we are.

This milestone is not just a reflection of where we have been. It is a promise of how we will continue to serve with heart, excellence, and purpose. Thank you for being part of our story.

Here’s to 45 years of gentling the journey. 💙

01/06/2026

Dear Healthcare and Community Partners,

We are delighted to inform you that the Montgomery Hospice, Inc.
(MHI) Board of Directors has appointed Lee West, MD as Montgomery & Prince George's Hospice's interim Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. In addition to serving as interim CEO, Dr. West will continue as MHI's Chief Medical Officer.

Dr. West was selected following a thoughtful, competitive interview process, and the Board is confident that she is the right leader to guide MHI through the next chapter of growth and strategic innovation. Dr. West has decades of hospice and palliative care operational and medical experience, and we are fortunate to have her at the helm of our organization.

Our Board remains committed to ensuring continuity, stability, and strong support for our community and our organization as we move forward.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. West on her appointment as interim Chief Executive Officer!

12/30/2025

As we close out this year, we pause with deep gratitude and reflection.

This year was marked by meaningful milestones, quiet moments of compassion, and the steady work of living our mission every single day. Guided by our vision and values, we had the privilege of walking alongside patients and families during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, offering comfort, dignity, and presence when it mattered most.

We are profoundly thankful to the patients and families who entrusted us with their care, and to our hospital and healthcare partners who collaborated with us to ensure seamless, compassionate support across our community. Thank you also to our donors, whose generosity helped to make our work possible. Your collective trust is something we hold with the greatest responsibility and respect.

None of this would be possible without our extraordinary staff and volunteers. Your dedication, empathy, and resilience continue to shape who we are and how we serve. You are the heart of our organization, and your impact reaches far beyond what words can capture.

As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with hope, purpose, and gratitude; excited for what the future holds, committed to growing our impact, and ready to continue gentling the journey for all who need us.

Thank you for being part of our story.

12/23/2025

The holiday season is a time to celebrate what unites us: love, community, and compassion.

At Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice, we honor the many traditions observed during this season. No matter how or what you celebrate, we are here to share in the warmth of the season with all those we serve.

We remain committed to providing compassionate, dignified care that centers comfort, connection, and what matters most to each individual and family. However you choose to spend this season, we wish you moments of peace, reflection, and meaningful connection.

12/11/2025

The holidays can be an emotionally tender season when someone we love is seriously ill or has died.

Grief and joy often sit side by side, and moments meant for celebration can carry a quiet ache.

At Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice, we want our community to know that you do not have to navigate this season alone. Connect Sooner, Live Better reflects our belief that reaching out to trusted friends, family, coworkers, and/or healthcare resources can bring comfort, understanding, and gentle support when needed most.

We offer workshops throughout the year for those experiencing grief and loss. These tailored workshops provide safe and supportive spaces where you can learn, share, and feel in community with others navigating the same journey. We are here when you need us.

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12/02/2025

On this , we invite you to make a contribution to help us reach our $1M goal through the dollar-for-dollar Matching Pledge Challenge for our Casey House Nurses and Nursing Aide Endowment. This generous pledge and your generosity will help make possible our ability to hire and retain the best nurses and aides, who are at the heart of the expert and compassionate care provided at Casey House, our inpatient facility.

For more than four decades, our mission, vision, and values have been to gentle the journey and to provide comfort, dignity, and peace during serious illness and loss. Your support helps us to uphold these pillars and we thank you in advance.

The 1:1 Pledge Challenge ensures that every dollar you give becomes two, directly supporting the care that thousands of families rely on each year.

Thank you for making a difference for others during a very tender and sacred time in their lives.

Give here: https://montgomeryhospice.org/donate-pg/pledge-challenge/

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the families who place their trust in us, allowing us to walk beside them during some of life’s most meaningful moments.

We are equally thankful for our dedicated staff, volunteers, and community partners whose kindness, skill, and unwavering commitment make our mission possible. Your compassion brings comfort, peace, and hope to those we serve.

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful, warm, and meaningful Thanksgiving.

11/25/2025

11/25/2025

It was our honor to once again host the annual Tree of Lights event at Brookside Gardens, Montgomery Parks for community members who have lost someone dear to them.

Thank you to Montgomery County Council Member, Will Jawando, for sharing his personal hospice story, and to all those who joined us in remembrance.

We are also grateful to Board Chair, Justin Reaves, for offering the welcoming remarks, and to Phil Carpenter and Bunny O'Dell of our Counseling & Bereavement Departments, for their words of reflection and the Litany of Remembrance.

Lending their supportive presence were Board Members Shobhana Sharma, Daniel Rutherford Wilson, and Vice President of Business Development, Perry Limes.

A heartfelt thank-you to Senior Leader, Marlene Bradford and her team for coordinating another meaningful and successful event.

And to our incredible volunteers — thank you for your time, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Your support helps make moments like this possible, and we are deeply grateful.

11/17/2025

Today we’re celebrating a new chapter. We are proud to officially introduce our new logo, website, and refreshed brand identity.

While our look has evolved, our commitment remains exactly the same: to provide expert, compassionate care that gentles the journey through serious illness and loss.

Our mission, vision, and core values continue to guide every step we take; from the patients we serve and families we support, to our community and healthcare partners. This rebrand reflects our growth, our future, and our dedication to connecting sooner with those who need high-quality hospice and palliative care.

We invite you to visit our new website to explore the updated experience, learn more about our services, and see what’s ahead for our organization.

www.montgomeryhospice.org

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11/11/2025

On this and every day, we honor and thank the men and women (and their families!) who have served our nation, at home and abroad.

It is our privilege to care for Veteran patients, and to honor them through our Pinning Ceremonies, which are performed by fellow Veterans.

An extra special salute to our Veteran staff and volunteers, who continue to serve others through their hospice & palliative work.

11/04/2025

Montgomery Hospice, Inc. expresses heartfelt gratitude to Mayor Monique Ashton and the Council of the City of Rockville Government for recognizing our organization with a Proclamation declaring November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month in Rockville, Maryland.

We are especially grateful to Councilmembers Marissa Valeri and Dr. David Myles for sharing their personal stories.

Representing our organization to receive the honor was Karen Miller, President & CEO, who was joined by Marlene Bradford and Perry Limes, members of the Senior Leadership Team.