Mission Hospice

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

03/25/2025

This week, we honor the dedication, skill, and compassion of physicians everywhere. Their relentless commitment to healing, innovation, and patient care makes a profound impact on countless lives every day.

To all the doctors who work tirelessly to keep our communities healthy—thank you for your expertise, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Join us in showing appreciation for the physicians who make a difference!

03/20/2025

Our Pathways to Care Careers is an initiative designed to pave the way for the next generation of healthcare professionals by creating new educational and vocational pathways at the secondary and college levels.

These pathways will not only lead to rewarding careers across the healthcare spectrum for students but will also help to ensure that we can continue to provide equitable access to the highest-quality, compassionate care for our patients, caregivers, and families for years to come.

You can help us inspire the next generation of care providers by donating at the link! https://bythebayhealth.org/gala2025-pathways/

03/17/2025

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.

“Words cannot begin to express the gratitude we feel for taking care of my mom in her final days. Mom had a great fear of death (from experiences she had as a child), yet she was totally at peace and surrounded, not only by her loving family, but a nurturing, loving staff. You do amazing, life changing work. You will all be forever in my prayers.”

— Patient Family Member

03/13/2025

Our Chief Medical Officer Claritza Rios, MD recently appeared on KALW Public Media’s “Your Call” to discuss the essential role of hospice and palliative care in healthcare. You can listen to the full, in-depth conversation at the link.

https://www.kalw.org/show/your-call/2025-03-11/what-do-you-want-to-know-about-hospice-and-end-of-life-care?fbclid=IwY2xjawI_6AVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHT-1X3A1of9IYbW_lmlea69yfVsJvpGrcSPMUTs8HrpdmqV4RSfrfkB_ew_aem_-Rnxbh2BkFj9IHl-E0l8Qg