SECU Hospice House

07/26/2025

Moments like these remind us that every day is a gift. 🎂✨ Sometimes the most precious celebrations are the ones we never expected to have. Watching families create beautiful memories together is at the heart of what we do.

07/24/2025

Supporting our community's youngest hearts through grief 💙

We’re proud to offer Camp Courage annually to provide a safe space for children ages 6-17 to process grief and connect with others who understand their journey.

Grief doesn't have an age limit, and neither does our commitment to caring for those who need support most.

Camp Courage at UNC Health Johnston is designed to help kids navigate grief after losing a loved one 💙

While at Camp Courage, campers have opportunities to:

✔️ Identity and express feelings
✔️ Remember and share memories
✔️ Develop healthy coping strategies

To learn more about Camp Courage and how to get your child involved, visit the following link: https://bit.ly/3YC32iM

07/21/2025

Moments of Heart and Honor ❤️🇺🇸

Last week, a We Honor Veterans ceremony for our patient, Rolf Maris, became even more meaningful when his newborn great-grandson arrived as a surprise special guest. It was a touching moment filled with honor, gratitude and love.

Led by our devoted veteran volunteers, this special ceremony pays tribute to the veterans in our care. Staff present a personalized certificate recognizing their military service, and a U.S. flag, along with a flag representing their branch, is displayed outside the patient’s room. Each veteran is also gifted a red, white, and blue prayer shawl, crocheted by local volunteers.

Friends and family are invited to join in singing “America the Beautiful.” During this particular ceremony, Mr. Maris shared that he had once visited Pike’s Peak with his wife, Becky, the very place where the song was written.

This is one of the many ways our team goes above and beyond to surround patients and their families with dignity, connection, and care. Because it’s never too late to honor a life or create moments that truly matter.

07/09/2025

Our incredible volunteers, Braden and Laura, bring so much warmth and heart to the SECU Hospice House. Laura shares her musical talents with patients and families, creating peaceful, meaningful moments that feel just like home. It’s dedicated volunteers like these who help us provide the comfort, compassion, and connection that truly matter.

If you’re looking for a way to make a difference, we’d love to welcome you to our hospice family. Our volunteers help create moments of grace and kindness every single day.

Learn more about becoming a hospice volunteer:
https://www.johnstonhealth.org/volunteer/hospice/

07/02/2025

Thank You, Sardis Baptist Church – Smithfield 🙏

We are so grateful to Sardis Baptist Church in Smithfield (Sardis Smithfield) for their generous donation to the family pantry at the SECU Hospice House. These items provide comfort and care to families during some of life’s most difficult moments, and your kindness makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for being a part of our compassionate community.

06/20/2025

Meet Dr. Leslie Byrd Dupree! 🌟

Leslie’s journey with UNC Health Johnston began in 2010 when she worked as a CNA while in college. Since then, she has earned her RN, BSN, MSN, and most recently, her Doctor of Nursing Practice from ECU—bringing her full circle to care for the community she’s always called home.

Now serving as a medical provider in Johnston County, Leslie was inspired to join the hospice team after her grandfather received compassionate care at the SECU Hospice House in 2015.

When she’s not providing comfort and dignity to patients and families, you’ll find her serving at church, traveling the world, or enjoying precious time with her loved ones.

06/12/2025

Thank you to Johnston Community Church for your incredible monthly ministry at the SECU Hospice House. Your commitment to serving patients, families, and staff with comforting meals and even sweet treats from Butter’s Cool Spot Ice Cream and Ol’ Fashioned Treats is a true reflection of loving your neighbors.

We're especially touched to learn that this beautiful tradition was inspired by Ms. Alice Hartley, whose passion for serving others and bringing meals to those in need continues to live on through your generous hearts. What a wonderful way to honor her memory while blessing so many families during difficult times.

06/09/2025

✨Team Spotlight✨

Last week, our very own Kyle Mobley, Director of Home Care and Hospice at UNC Health Johnston, was celebrated as a 2024 Emerging Leaders Spotlight nominee at the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce's Legacy Awards!

This recognition honors leaders who make a meaningful impact both in their professional environment and throughout the greater community, and Kyle exemplifies exactly that kind of leadership. From elevating patient care to introducing innovative treatments that enhance dignity and quality of life, he consistently embodies the compassionate mission we uphold every day at SECU Hospice House. We're incredibly proud to have such an inspiring leader on our team, one who truly makes all the difference for our patients and families. Congratulations, Kyle! 🎉

06/04/2025

We're looking forward to gathering this evening at 5:30 in Johnston Medical Mall for our monthly Seasons of Grief support group meeting! Can't make it tonight? No problem, mark your calendar for our next meeting on July 2 and reach out to April Barbour-Capps via phone or email to register. 🩵🤲🏼

Grief can feel like a lot, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Join the Seasons of Grief Support Group with SECU Hospice House. Connect with others and navigate the journey together.

📅 Wednesday, June 4
🕔 5:30 p.m.
📍 Johnston Medical Mall
📞 Register: 919-209-3478

05/30/2025

Retired special education teacher Kathy Rice of Smithfield has created a beautiful community memorial quilt for SECU Hospice House, transforming fabric swatches contributed by families into a meaningful work of art.

With help from her 10-year-old granddaughter Gabbi, who organized the patient names and matching key, the quilt was dedicated last month during the Community Memorial Service. "Making the quilt is my way of giving back," said Rice, who has been quilting since her 2014 retirement and deeply respects hospice care after her own parents received these services.

05/25/2025

This Memorial Day, we reflect on the profound meaning of service, sacrifice, and honor as we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

At the SECU Hospice House, we're privileged to care for veterans and their families during life's most sacred moments. Our Veterans Memorial area provides a peaceful place of reflection and remembrance for those who served our country.

Today, we honor their legacy through compassionate care and remembrance. 🇺🇸

05/20/2025

We asked—and you delivered!

Thank you to everyone who generously donated to our family pantry over the past two weeks. What may have seemed like a small act of kindness is making a meaningful difference in the daily lives of residents and families at the SECU Hospice House.

Thanks to your incredible response, our pantry is now fully stocked! At this time, we are not accepting additional donations. Please stay tuned for future opportunities to support our hospice patients and their families.

We are so grateful for our community champions—thank you for your continued kindness and support. Just like before, share this post to spread the word with your friends and family. 💙