Stories
Guitars … with Gratitude… 2020 Tour Begins
A memorable music tour does more than provide a series of performances. It tells us a story, leaving us with cherished experiences we revisit in our minds and through conversations. Each stop on the tour is unique and personal. Homeland Hospice’s “Guitars … with Gratitude … 2020 Tour,” promises to…
Gifts
Helen Haddich, Homeland Hospice Nurse, has a gift of expression. We are grateful to her for allowing us to share the following article from her blog “From Saving to Sending, Hospice Isn’t Just About Dying.” Prior to becoming a Hospice Nurse, Helen’s journey included ten years of being a Med…
Holiday Gatherings are a Great Time for Advance Care Planning
Editors Note: First published at csupalliativecare.org, we thank the Shiley Institute for Palliative Care for giving us permission to reprint this important and timely article. Experts say ‘Tis the Season to Talk with Family about Healthcare Wishes When parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members gather…
Remembering Fallen Veterans: Homeland Hospice Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
Every life has a story. These words are engraved on a simple stone at the entrance of the Dauphin County Cemetery, also known as Potter’s Field. The site serves as the final resting place for more than 800 unclaimed remains. World War II Navy Veteran Frank Bakanus, Jr., from Derry…
Where do we begin?
Authored by Buffie Finney, Clinical Liaison for Homeland Hospice, the following article was first published in the Fall issue of “Central PA Medicine,” the official publication of the Dauphin County Medical Society. I recently heard an all too familiar story about an 88-year-old gentleman I’ll call “William” whose life changed…
A Decade of Dedication: Meet Tera and Alice
One of the most precious commodities we have in life is time. During an average week, we give 40 hours or more of our valuable time to our job. The fortunate are able to combine their career with their passions and interests. The blessed hear a calling to non-profit-based…
Events
Bereavement Six Week Support Group
June 03, 2025
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Homeland Hospice Office, Suite 265B, 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg
Grief Art
July 26, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Giant Foods Community Room, 3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill
Homeland Hospice 5K and Memory Walk
October 04, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Rossmoyne Business Center in Mechanicsburg
