Mission Hospice

04/16/2026

Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day, an initiative to inspire, educate, and empower the public and healthcare providers about the importance of advance care planning. Research shows that almost 9 out of every 10 people are aware of advance care planning and believe it is important. However, only about 3 out of every 10 people have taken part in the process or completed any advance directives.

Planning ahead is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give to yourself and your loved ones. Taking time to think about your healthcare wishes, choosing a trusted decision-maker, and documenting your preferences can bring clarity and peace of mind during life’s most difficult moments.

At Mission Hospice, we’re here to support individuals and families through these important conversations with compassion and guidance every step of the way.

03/13/2026

You're invited: Gathered - By the Bay Health's 2026 Gala

This year's gala theme, Gathered, reflects the heart of our mission: bringing people together so that no one faces life's most vulnerable moments alone.

Join us for an inspiring evening that celebrates compassion, community, and the power of coming together to care for one another.

Proceeds from the gala support By the Bay Health's hospice, palliative, pediatrics, home health, and bereavement services, as well as crucial investments in the healthcare workforce needed to sustain this level of care across the communities served.

Your support helps ensure that thousands of individuals and families receive the care, comfort, and dignity they deserve.

Be part of this meaningful evening and make a real difference.

Learn more and get involved: bythebayhealth.org/gala2026

02/20/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Pamela Galley to the By the Bay Health leadership team!

Pamela brings exceptional experience and a deep commitment to compassionate care. As we continue strengthening our leadership bench, we’re building the vision, expertise, and momentum needed to expand our impact across Northern California.

At By the Bay Health, our focus remains clear: supporting and growing our ability to care for the most vulnerable members of our communities. Pamela’s leadership will help us advance that mission and ensure we continue delivering high-quality, community-based care where it’s needed most.

Please join us in welcoming Pamela to the team!

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday. For more than 45 years, Mission Hospice has provided comfort, dignity, and expert end of life care to our community. Mission House, our hospice house in Redwood City, offers a peaceful, homelike setting for patients who cannot remain at home and who need intensive, round the clock care.

Room and board at Mission House are not covered by Medicare or private insurance. Donor support fills this critical gap and ensures that families in crisis can receive compassionate care.

Your gift makes a direct impact.


50 dollars comfort items

95 dollars grief counseling

150 dollars crisis home visit

500 dollars unreimbursed hospice care

750 to 1,500 dollars bereavement groups

1,250 dollars charitable care at Mission House

Give today: https://www.missionhospice.org/donate/

06/05/2025

Register today for the annual Hope 100 Golf Marathon from our friends at Hope Hospice.

This charity event raises support for hospice care in the Tri-Valley and nearby East Bay cities, and takes place at the stunning Castlewood Country Club Valley Course.

To register for this great event, visit the link! https://p2p.onecause.com/hope100golf

06/03/2025

June is a time to honor the history, celebrate the progress, and uplift the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride is more than a celebration—it's a powerful reminder of the courage, love, and resilience that continue to shape a more inclusive world.

At Mission Hospice, we stand in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ individuals in our community and everywhere. We are committed to fostering a culture of equity, dignity, and belonging—not just this month, but every day of the year.

Let’s continue to listen, learn, and advocate for a future where everyone can live with pride.

05/23/2025

Thank you to everyone from the Mission Hospice community who came out to support the Hike for Hope last weekend!

05/15/2025

Please join us on Sunday, May 18, to honor those we have lost. Registration is appreciated but not required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/season-of-remembrance-service-honoring-our-loved-ones-together-tickets-1290488709469?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/09/2025

This month, we celebrate the compassion, dedication, and resilience of not just our nurses but nurses everywhere. Whether at the bedside, in the community, or behind the scenes, they are the heart of healthcare—advocating for patients, offering comfort, and saving lives every day.

To all the incredible nurses: Thank you for your unwavering service and selfless care.

05/02/2025

Hospice is all about compassionate end-of-life care. It’s also about comfort — not just for patients, but also for their families.

Unfortunately, not every person in need of hospice care has a home they can receive it in. Maybe the place they call home isn’t suitable for the level of care they need, maybe they live alone, or maybe their caregiver needs a few days of respite.

These are the people that Mission House was created for.

https://bythebayhealth.org/mission-house-a-homelike.../

Hospice is all about compassionate end-of-life care. It’s also about comfort — not just for patients, but also for their families. Unfortunately, not every person in need of hospice care has a home they can receive it in. Maybe the place they call home isn’t suitable for the level of care they...

04/23/2025

Happy National Volunteer Month to all of our volunteers and to our team that makes their amazing work possible! Volunteers support our organization on multiple levels, from patient care to administrative support. Their contributions come from an inspiring place of wanting to give back with their time, presence, and heart.

All this work is made possible by our volunteer department, which takes the time to pair volunteers with patient families, train and develop new volunteers, and continually recruit to meet the growing needs of our organization. A very special thank you to all who volunteer and to those that help make their work a benefit to our community!

03/28/2025

End of life care is a privilege for all of us at Mission Hospice. When we hear from the families we have helped during the most difficult of times, it makes us extremely proud.

"You do not know the extent of [hospice] services until you have them yourself. It's almost impossible to tell the kind of comfort it gives a caregiver to have hospice. It takes some of the worry and responsibility off your shoulders. The relief was the biggest help of all."

— Patient Family Member