Stories
Make a Meaningful Impact Today
We exist to serve hospice patients in the communities where you live, to provide hope and compassionate care, ensuring they receive quality end of life care through the many therapies and extra services we offer: Nearly 50,000 hours of in-home relief services are provided annually to our patients’ families &…
In-Home Relief for Hospice Caregivers
Caregivers who take good care of themselves are in a better position to take care of others. Caregiving is a meaningful and important role, but it’s often an around the clock job with multiple responsibilities, new demands, and challenges that leave little time for normal routines and self-care that are…
Meet Lisa Fetter and Ruby
Lisa Fetter, a lifelong Dauphin County resident, is a Social Worker for Homeland HomeHealth. Lisa graduated from La Salle University, where she played Division One Field Hockey, with a bachelor’s degree in social work. “Go Explorers!” Lisa also earned a master of social work degree from Millersville University. She chose…
How It All Began
The term “hospice” can be traced back to medieval times when it was referred to as a place of shelter and rest for the weary or ill travelers on a long journey. (1) In today’s world, “hospice” was initially applied to specialized care for dying patients by a British physician…
We Raise Our Pinwheels
At Homeland Hospice, we raise our pinwheels to the wind in celebration of our heroes: children and their families. “Our pediatric hospice program was launched out of necessity,” stated Deb Klinger, RN and Director of Homeland Hospice. “Not many hospice agencies provide pediatric care. We were contacted about a child…
Lend a Helping Hand at Homeland Hospice
Aesop once said, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” When it comes to volunteering your time to help others in need, an hour is valuable. Three hours are valuable. A once a week commitment is valuable. Are you looking to get involved in serving your…
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
