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Summer Newsletter 2021
This summer we continue to celebrate 50 years of service to our community by looking back at the 1980’s and sharing the story of the birth of the Hospice and Clinical Pastoral Education programs at Chaplaincy. We spotlight Lowell Jacobson, who was part of the “That...
1980s – The Hospice Movement
The story of the Chaplaincy was once summarized as follows, “…our Lord threw together the elemental gifts of a...
Chaplaincy Spirit Comes Full Circle
The story of the Chaplaincy was once summarized as follows, “…our Lord threw together the elemental gifts of a small group of people, stirred them together and flung this fledging ministry into the community.” On April 25, 1971 Pastor Gedde, of Richland Lutheran...
Chaplaincy Closes Behavioral Health Program to Focus on Hospice Services
Chaplaincy Health Care, a local non-profit providing hospice care, grief support, and spiritual comfort has decided to discontinue its Behavioral Health program, effective May 31, 2021. Chaplaincy Behavioral Health served the Tri-Cities community since 2013 aimed at...
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...
1970s – Faith in Action
Our heritage of compassion began in 1971 when a group of local churches in the Tri-Cities area established a...
Volunteer Opportunity – Cork’s Place
Cork’s Place offers a safe and nurturing environment where children, teens and families who have experienced a death can share experiences, support one another and find comfort as they move through the difficult process of emotional healing. Volunteers are needed to...
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...
Chaplaincy Health Care Discontinues Community-Based Palliative Care Program
Chaplaincy Health Care, a local non-profit providing end-of-life care, grief care, spiritual care and behavioral health services has decided, for business reasons, to discontinue its community-based Palliative Care program, effective December 31, 2020. Palliative Care...
Newsletters
Chaplaincy Health Care Summer 2019 Newsletter
Summer weather may be just around the corner but our Summer newsletter just arrived and is chock-full of information. Our 2018 Annual Reports highlights the impact of our work and the tremendous role volunteers play throughout the agency. There’s also some dates and...
Chaplaincy Health Care Spring 2019 Newsletter
Our Spring Newsletter is here! Tim Ledbetter, Chaplain Supervisor, sheds light on a dreaded stage of life: frailty. Read Ledbetter’s article to better understand how to respond to frailty with skillful compassion and patient empathy. Plus, save the dates for our...
Chaplaincy Health Care Winter 2018 Newsletter
Our Winter Newsletter is here! Read the beautiful story Brandi Pevey shares about her family's experience with Cork's Place and special thank you to our Lighting the Path breakfast table hosts. With the holiday season and shopping for your loved ones, keep Chaplaincy...
Chaplaincy Health Care Summer Newsletter
Our Summer Newsletter is here! Read about the many ways we impacted lives together in our 2017 Annual Report. Learn about our new Grief Care offerings and upcoming events. Also included in this issue is a special piece recognizing 2 long-time Chaplaincy employees who...
Chaplaincy Health Care Spring Newsletter
Our Spring Newsletter is blooming with information! Read about our 2nd annual Heart of Healing fundraising event for Cork's Place and the announcement of our second thrift store location. That's right! Repeat Boutique will be opening the end of March in the Uptown...
Chaplaincy Health Care Fall Newsletter
Our Fall Newsletter is here! Take a look inside to learn about how Chaplaincy Hospice Care honors our veteran patients and their families. We take great pride in serving those, who have served us so courageously. From patriotic quilts and teddy bears made by hand, to...