Heart ‘n Home News and Events
In an effort to fulfill our mission of affirming lives, Heart ‘n Home hosts several community events throughout the year, all free of charge. Our employees have a passion for educating others about hospice and palliative care and sharing powerful stories. Stay up to date by subscribing to our GoHOSPICE Newsletter and the Volunteer Focus Newsletter. You’ll also find articles of Heart ‘n Home in the news.
Upcoming Events
Heart ‘n Home Awards
“Statewide Top 3 of Best Home Care, (chosen by Idaho Residents) Award” – Inbound Systems, 2019
“Heart ‘n Home Volunteer Receives National Volunteers are the Foundation of Hospice Award” – NHPCO, 2019
“Torch Award for Ethics Business of the Year Winner” – Better Business Bureau, 2019
“Torch Award for Ethics Finalist” – Better Business Bureau, 2019
“Best of Treasure Valley” – Inbound Systems, 2018
“Hospice Honors” – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
“Volunteer-Idaho Hospice Dream Team” – Idaho Quality of Life Coalition, 2012
“Integrity Counts” – Better Business Bureau Snake River Region, 2011
“Medical Director – Idaho Hospice Dream Team” – Idaho Quality of Life Coalition, 2010
“Hospice Aide-Idaho Hospice Dream Team” – Idaho Quality of Life Coalition, 2009
“Above and Beyond” – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, 2008
“Honoree Healthcare Hero-Elder/Hospice Care” – Idaho Business Review, 2008
“Hospice Aide-Idaho Hospice Dream Team” – Idaho Quality of Life Coalition, 2008
“Office Support-Idaho Hospice Dream Team” – Idaho Quality of Life Coalition, 2008
“Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” – Modern Healthcare, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2019
“Creative Arts Contest – Social Media” – National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, 2013
“Business of the Year” – Fruitland Chamber Commerce, 2006
News Releases
2019 Releases
2018 Releases
2017 Releases
2016 Releases
2015 Releases
2014 Releases
2013 Releases
2012 Releases
2011 Releases
2010 Releases
2019 Releases
Remember to Thank Those Who Have Served
November 2019
Heart ‘n Home Volunteer Earns National Volunteer of the Year Award
October 2019
BBB Announces Heart ‘n Home Hospice as 2019 Torch Awards for Ethics Winner
September 2019
Dr. Billy Galligar Joins Heart ‘n Home Hospice
August 2019
Celebrating Older Americans on Senior Citizen’s Day
August 2019
Be Encouraged at the Heart ‘n Home Chalk the Walk Event
July 2019
Heart ‘n Home Chosen as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare
May 2019
Older Americans Month 2019: Connect, Create, Contribute
May 2019
Happy National Healthcare Decisions Day
April 2019
National Volunteer Week- An Opportunity to Thank our Hospice Volunteers
April 2019
Heart ‘n Home Releases New Logo
March 2019
Locals Choose Heart ‘n Home As Best of Treasure Valley
January 2019
2018 Releases
Providing Comfort, Dignity, and Respect for Hospice Patients
November 2018
It’s Never Too Late To Say ‘Thank You’ To Our Nation’s Veterans
October 2018
Spiritual Care Week – Hospitality: Cultivating Time
October 2018
Increasing the Standard for Workplace Excellence
October 2018
Heart ‘n Home Receives Hospices Honors Recognition
July 2018
Specialized Care for Veterans
July 2018
Heart ‘n Home Receives 2018 Best Place to Work Award
June 2018
Heart ‘n Home Announces Changes in Senior Leadership
May 2018
National Volunteer Week – Celebrate Service
April 2018
National Healthcare Decisions Day Set for April 16
April 2018
Heart ‘n Home Announces Dr. Ward as New Medical Director
March 2018
Our Bend Office is Moving!
February 2018
Americans Deserve Quality Care at the End of Life
February 2018
2017 Releases
Hospice Helps Patients and Families Focus on Quality of Life
October 2017
Heart ‘n Home Meridian Has New Executive Director
October 2017
Heart ‘n Home Offers Support During the Holidays
October 2017
Help Rural Hospice Patients
September 2017
Heart ‘n Home Appoints New Senior Vice President of Education
September 2017
Pain Awareness Month 2017
September 2017
Heart ‘n Home Hosts International Chalk the Walk Event
August 2017
Meet Emmett Volunteer Coordinator – Lois Russell
June 2017
Older Americans Month 2017: Age Out Loud
May 2017
National Healthcare Decisions Day 2017
April 2017
Heart ‘n Home Names New Emmett Executive Director
April 2017
Heart ‘n Home Celebrates 13 Years of Service
March 2017
A Physician’s Role in Hospice
March 2017
Patient Safety Week: Make Your Home Safer
March 2017
Advance Care Planning
January 2017
Heart ‘n Home Has New Senior Vice President
January 2010
2016 Releases
New Fruitland Executive Director at Heart ‘n Home
December 2016
Heart ‘n Home Names New Bend Executive Director
December 2016
Heart ‘n Home Names New Caldwell Executive Director
November 2016
Winter Donation Drive for Veterans
November 2016
Thank Our Veterans: Especially at End of Life
November 2016
Know Your Options! Before a Medical Crisis
October 2016
Hospice Targets the Other Side of Pain
September 2016
Emmett Hospice Volunteer Crowned Miss Gem County
June 2016
Caregiver of 30 Years Has a Gift of Providing End-of-life Care
June 2016
Angels Among the Pine Trees
June 2016
Providing Hospice Care in Idaho and Oregon Since 2004
March 2016
Making a Difference for Veterans Nationally
February 2016
Caldwell Chamber Volunteer of the Year
February 2016
New Reimbursement for Advance Care Planning Conversations
January 2016
2015 Releases
Hospice Receives National Award Third Consecutive Year
October 2015
Heart ‘n Home Pays it Forward
March 2015
A Cardiac Program for Patients at End of Life
January 2015
2014 Releases
Heart ‘n Home Receives National Award as a Best Place to Work
November 2014
Caregiver Support During the Holidays
October 2014
Heart ‘n Home Hosts International Chalk the Walk Event in Bend
August 2014
New La Pine Heart ‘n Home Executive Director
July 2014
Better Care for Veterans in Oregon
July 2014
Scholarships Awarded to High School Students from Heart ‘n Home
May 2014
National Healthcare Decisions Day – Make Your Wishes Known
April 2014
Celebrating Our First Decade
March 2014
Understanding Congestive Heart Failure
January 2014
2013 Releases
Celebration of Life – La Pine, Oregon
December 2013
Non-Profit Foundation for Hospice Patients
November 2013
Physician Answers Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care
September 2013
How to Identify the Signs of Elder Abuse
June 2013
Heart ‘n Home Bend Open House
April 2013
New Research Validates That Hospice Saves Medicare Dollars
March 2013
Heart Disease is the Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
January 2013
2012 Releases
Heart ‘n Home Partners with Newberry Hospice of La Pine
December 2012
Specialized Care Available for Veterans and Their Families
November 2012
Heart ‘n Home Honors Veterans Every Day, Every Time
October 2012
Heart ‘n Home Opens New Office in Bend, Oregon
September 2012
Heart ‘n Home Opens New Office in La Grande, Oregon
September 2012
Multiple Generations Family of Veterans/Service Members
August 2012
Fruitland Hospice Volunteer Gets State Recognition
July 2012
Better Care for Veterans and their Families
July 2012
Hospice Youth Volunteer Scholarship Winners
June 2012
Boise Hospice and Palliative Care Services
May 2012
Heart ‘n Home Offers Company Cars
April 2012
Heart ‘n Home Celebrates Anniversary
March 2012
Americans Are Aging: WE Need Hospice Care!
February 2012
2011 Releases
We’re Moving in Baker City, Oregon
December 2011
Fruitland and Ontario High School Students Make Strides
October 2011
Heart ‘n Home Receives 2011 Integrity Counts Award
October 2011
Specialized End-of-Life Cardiac Program Available
October 2012
Heart ‘n Home Makes Top 100 Best Places to Work!
August 2011
National Healthcare Decisions Day
April 2011
Why End-of-Life Planning is Smart and Necessary
January 2011
2010 Releases
Face-to-Face Visits: Beginning Jan 1, 2011
December 2010
You’re Invited! Caldwell Open House
July 2010
Heart ‘n Home welcomes media coverage on end-of-life issues and topics. Contact our Public Relations Team to set up arrangements or to submit a guest blog article.
In the News
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
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2019
Local Heart ‘n Home Volunteer Earns State and National Awards – Argus Observer
November 2019
Local Veteran Earns Volunteer of the Year for Work in Hospice Care – KIVI Channel 6
November 2019
Local Veteran, Jerry Haines ‘One of Those Special People’ – Argus Observer
November 2019
Idaho Life: A Salute to Service – KTVB Channel 7
November 2019
Jerry Haines, Local Veteran Gets National Hospice Volunteer Award – Idaho Press Tribune
November 2019
Heart ‘n Home Fruitland Volunteer Wins National Award – Idaho Press Tribune
October 2019
NHPCO Announces Winners of National Volunteer Awards – Yahoo
City Biz List
October 2019
Local Man Earns National Recognition – Argus Observer
October 2019
BBB Awards Fruitland Business for Tops in Ethics – Argus Observer
September 2019
Dr. Billy Galligar Joins Heart ‘n Home Team – Idaho Business Review
September 2019
Dr. Billy Galligar Joins Heart ‘n Home Team – Meridian Press
August 2019
Spreading Positivity Right Under Your Feet – Central Oregon Daily News
August 2019
2019 Chalk the Walks for Healing – Cascade Business News
August 2019
2019 Chalk the Walks for Healing – Argus Observer
August 2019
2019 Best Place to Work – Argus Observer
June 2019
Letter to Editor: National Volunteer Week – Idaho Press Tribune
April 2019
Heart ‘n Home Announces New Logo – Cascade Business News
March 2019
Mother, Son Veterans Honored – Argus Observer
January 2019
2018
Increasing the Standard for Workplace Excellence – eHospice
December 2018
Month Recognizes Need for Hospice or Palliative Care – Argus Observer
November 2018
Heart ‘n Home Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare – Argus Observer
July 2018
Heart ‘n Home Announces Changes in Senior Leadership – Idaho Press Tribune
May 2018
Heart ‘n Home Announces Changes in Senior Leadership – World News
May 2018
Heart ‘n Home Announces Changes in Senior Leadership – CBN
May 2018
Heart ‘n Home Open House for National Healthcare Decisions Day – Cascade Business News
April 2018
Heart ‘n Home Announces Dr. Ward as New Medical Director – Idaho Press Tribune
March 2018
2017
Heart ‘n Home La Grande Earns National Guard Honor
December 2017
A Heart 3 Sizes Too Large
November 2017
Erin Storey Named Executive Director at Heart ‘n Home Meridian
October 2017
Macy Catheter Testimony by Heart ‘n Home Nurse
October 2017
Letter to Editor: Rural Hospices Need Help
September 2017
Company Gets New Senior VP
September 2017
KanTime Hospice Software Announces New Client Heart ‘n Home Hospice & Palliative Care
March 2017
Fruitland Teen Gives Back to Community Through Service
March 2017
Helping Fill Doctor Shortage in Rural Idaho
March 2017
2016
Heart ‘n Home Advocates on Capitol Hill
April 2016
Miss Gem County 2016
June 2016
Heart ‘n Home Director Receives “Patriotic Employer” Award
March 2016
Heart ‘n Home Honors Veteran at End of Life
February 2016
2015
Heart ‘n Home Collects Food for the Elderly
November 2015
Heart ‘n Home Receives National Award
October 2015
Gem County Mayor’s Choice Award at the Harvest Festival
October 2015
2014
Nine-Year-Old Affirms Life of Hospice Patient With Music
November 2014
Heart ‘n Home Receives National “Top 100 Best Place to Work in Healthcare” Award
October 2014
Heart ‘n Home Director and Her Family Give Back Together
August 2014
Heart ‘n Home Hosts International Chalk the Walks Event in Bend
August 2014
Fruitland Executive Director Named
July 2014
Health Resource Industry Shares Ideas
February 2014
Central Oregon Hospice Needs Volunteers
January 2014
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January 2014
2013