Past Events

An Evening of Remembrance 2012

On December 13, Hospice of Western Kentucky held its Evening of Remembrance for 2012. Our Evening of Remembrance is a night to honor family and friends who have passed. Prior to hanging ribbons on our Tree of Memories, we share a very touching video montage of our loved ones. We want to thank everyone who volunteered and helped make the evening a success, as well as Bellevue Baptist Church for allowing us the use of their beautiful facility. Evening_of_Rememberance

Heartford House Ground Breaking Ceremony on October 31, 2012

We at Hospice of Western Kentucky take pride in our tradition of caring, and in what we have accomplished in our rich 30-year heritage of responding to the needs of our community. Because of Hospice of Western Kentucky, nearly 600 families a year receive the very highest quality end-of-life care. Patients receive care based on our “Choice Care” care model, which focuses on the comfort, dignity, and personal choices of our patients and their families. Bereavement counseling is provided to both hospice and non-hospice families to help them work through their loss.
With all that we have done, one need is yet unsatisfied. That is the need to provide an additional resource for those most in need of comfort and care at the end of life; those with pain and symptoms that cannot be controlled in their home.
In response to that need, we broke ground on October 30 for our new 12-bed inpatient Unit.

Our inpatient unit, the Heartford House will focus on our most acute patients, those requiring higher level of clinical care than their families are able to provide at home.
In its most basic form, the Heartford House is intended for use by patients who need skilled nursing care to control acute symptoms.
Primarily it will be used for two levels of care:
• General Inpatient Care—to manage acute pain and other medical symptoms that cannot be managed effectively in home settings.
• Respite Care— Care provided for up to five days in a hospital or other inpatient facility to relieve the patient’s family or other caregivers.

Hospice of Western Kentucky held our 4th Annual End of Life Symposium on October 4, 2012

This year’s speakers were Dr. Joan Harold, MD, MHO, FAAHPM, FACP, and Dr. Phyllis McElwain, PhD, CADC. Dr. Harrold is the Medical Director and Vice President, Medical Services, Hospice of Lancaster County (Pennsylvania) and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine. Dr. Harrold is the co-author of “Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness.

Dr. McElwain has a PhD in Behavioral Health. She is in private practice. Dr. McElwain previously was the Director of Out-Patient Psychiatric Services and Substance Abuse Services. She is the author of the book, “Facing Tomorrow: A Guide for Living after Loss.”

Greenville Office Ribbon Cutting!

City of Greenville Mayor Eddie DeArmond and County Judge-Executive Rick Newman (far left) and Congressman Ed Whitfield's area representative Mike Pape (far right) were among those who attended an open house and ribbon-cutting July 19th at Hospice's new office in Muhlenberg County. Hospice board member Archie Fugate did the ribbon-cutting honors. Also present was Greater Muhlenberg Chamber President Melissa Recke (4th from right). The office is located at 420 Hopkinsville Street in Greenville.

Heartford House Capital Campaign Luncheon

Darrell Waltrip and Glenn Helwig speak at Capital Campaign Luncheon for Hospice of Western Kentucky.

Public Heartford House Campaign Kickoff with NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip

Spring Fling 2012

The Roaring 20's

Over 300 Attend our Evening of Remembrance...

Family members placed ribbons with the names of their loved ones on our Tree of Memories.

Owensboro High School Studio Chamber Emsemble provided beautiful Christmas music during the reception time.

Anyone who would like to purchase the Memory video may do so for $5.00.
Contact Rod McFain by email: r.mcfain@hospiceofwky.org or phone: 270-926-7565.