With the generous support of our community, thousands of people and families received expert guidance and care in 2021. As we continue through this year, our focus will remain on providing exemplary spiritual, emotional and physical care while continuing to grow and...
Newsletters
Spring Newsletter, 2022
The Spring 2022 Newsletter is here, and we are excited to keep you updated on all that is happening at Chaplaincy Health Care. In this edition, you can join us in welcoming our new CEO, read about the benefits of early patient car services, save the date for our 6th...
About Hospice
The word “hospice” dates back to medieval times, when a hospice was a place where weary travelers could find shelter and temporary respite from their journeys. The modern concept of hospice is a comprehensive model of care with services specially tailored to meet the...
Chaplaincy Health Care Welcomes New CEO
PRESS RELEASE – February 18, 2022 Chaplaincy Health Care Welcomes New CEO RICHLAND, WA – Chaplaincy Health Care is pleased to announce that Laurel “Laurie” Jackson has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. Her first day is Monday, February 21, 2022. Jackson...
Winter Newsletter 2021
This winter, we conclude our 50 year anniversary celebration by looking back at the 2000s and reflecting on our most recent years. Throughout the last year, we have enjoyed walking through our 50 year history with you. We look forward to another 50 years of service to...
The 2000s – Expand and Contract
Chaplaincy’s mission has been to serve others with exemplary spiritual, emotional and physical care. Throughout this year, we have walked through Chaplaincy’s 50-year journey of growth, and we end with the events from the year 2000 to present. Looking Back on Where We...
Fall Newsletter 2021
This fall, we continue to celebrate 50 years of service to our community by looking back at the 1990s and sharing the story of how the community came together to serve us. 3,000 volunteers spent 27 months and a combined 24,101 hours of volunteer labor to build the...
1990s – Community Spirit
In 1996, Chaplain Tim Ledbetter offered a prayer for a new hospice house and counseling center which...
A Message to Caregivers
It is important to realize that although disease and its symptoms happen to the patient, illness affects the entire family. Caring for a terminally ill...
What is Hospice?
Hospice is a Medicare benefit that offers services to patients who have a life limiting illness with a life expectancy of 6 months or less determined by your doctor. The focus of hospice care is on the quality...
Newsletters
Spring Newsletter 2021
The Spring 2021 Newsletter highlights the humble beginning of the Chaplaincy 50 years ago. In this issue, we look back at the '70s and what took place that set the foundation for our work. In each newsletter this year we will unfold our story, decade by decade. After...
Winter Newsletter 2020
The Winter 2020 Newsletter has arrived and it is filled to the brim with our deepest gratitude for the support of our community through out this year. As we head into 2021, we want you to know that Chaplaincy Health Care remains steadfast in our commitment to...
Fall 2020 Newsletter
The Fall 2020 Newsletter is here and full of ways we are bringing services and events to you virtually. When it comes to providing sensitive and compassionate support for grieving family members and friends surrounding the death of a loved one, we recognize the...
Spring Newsletter
The Spring Newsletter has some exciting news to share about our Repeat Boutique thrift stores - a new location and a new look. Plus, find out about how you can make an impact by volunteering. Learn more about these great opportunities and the upcoming training. And,...
Winter 2019 Newsletter
The Winter Newsletter is full of thanks and appreciation for our community. From those who sponsored and attended the Lighting the Path breakfast to our Champions of Care who support us throughout the year. Read a special article written by one of our very own Hospice...
Fall 2019 Newsletter
The Fall newsletter is here and Chaplaincy Health Care has a few events to add to your calendar. This fall, Cork's Place, Chaplaincy Health Care's grief support program for children, teens and their families, celebrates 15 years of being a stand-alone program - the...