5 03, 2024

A Patient and Her Mother Find Comfort at Haven

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Deborah “Debbie” Dorsey, 59, was kind and positive, even when faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis. After one painful round of chemotherapy, Debbie decided she’d rather spend her remaining time as comfortably as possible under Haven’s care. Debbie Dorsey (right) and her mom Jeanne. Haven supported both Debbie and her family in their time [...]

31 01, 2024

New Mural Completed Outside of E.T. York Hospice Care Center

By |2024-02-20T11:00:28-05:00January 31st, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on New Mural Completed Outside of E.T. York Hospice Care Center

Thanks to the generosity of the Haven Women of Philanthropy – Gainesville and the vision of Gainesville Patient Care Manager Tootsie Young, Santa Fe College student artists have recently completed a mural at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville that will be enjoyed for years to come. Professor of art fundamentals India [...]

31 01, 2024

Husband of Patient Donates Handcrafted Covered Wagon

By |2024-01-31T11:16:04-05:00January 31st, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Husband of Patient Donates Handcrafted Covered Wagon

Mr. Peter McDonald’s wife, Joan, recently passed at Haven’s Suwannee Valley Hospice Care Center in Lake City. To show his gratitude for the incredible care he and his wife received, he donated a handmade covered wagon to be sold or auctioned. Mr. McDonald and Haven social worker Jennie Lyons. Mr. McDonald, a true [...]

31 01, 2024

Haven’s Chief Compliance Officer Jackie Price Retires

By |2024-01-31T10:57:49-05:00January 31st, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Haven’s Chief Compliance Officer Jackie Price Retires

Jackie Price is retiring after 17 years with Haven. Since January 2007, she has worked tirelessly to lead Haven’s corporate compliance and risk management, quality assessment and performance, and HIM teams. Price has served in many roles with Haven, including manager, HIPAA privacy officer and member of the executive leadership team. She is a deeply [...]

10 01, 2024

The Thomas A. Plein Foundation Gives $25,000 to Haven Hospice’s Dementia Care Program

By |2024-01-10T11:17:35-05:00January 10th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The Thomas A. Plein Foundation Gives $25,000 to Haven Hospice’s Dementia Care Program

The Thomas A. Plein Foundation awarded Haven Hospice a $25,000 grant in support of its Dementia Care Program. Haven Hospice Dementia Care program manager Anita Howard displays some of the resources provided by the program, including enrichment tools and educational materials for caregivers. The Plein Foundation awarded Haven with a grant in support of [...]

3 01, 2024

Lake City Team and Make a Difference Fund Provide Christmas for Pediatric Patient

By |2024-01-03T09:55:29-05:00January 3rd, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Lake City Team and Make a Difference Fund Provide Christmas for Pediatric Patient

Haven patient Richard “Nico” Acosta-Ochoa Jr. was born in 2014 with a heart problem. His family relocated to North Central Florida to seek care at UF Health Shands Hospital. Over the years, his health has had ups and downs. After a recent decline, the family and their healthcare team chose to pursue hospice care, sharing [...]

21 12, 2023

Haven Hospice Foundation Holds Holiday Fundraiser for Columbia County Patients

By |2023-12-21T10:21:10-05:00December 21st, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Haven Hospice Foundation Holds Holiday Fundraiser for Columbia County Patients

The Haven Hospice Foundation held Holidays with Haven at The Blanche in Lake City. The holiday-themed event raised funds to support Haven Hospice’s palliative care program in Columbia County. The Blanche was transformed into a winter wonderland as guests arrived in their most festive holiday attire. Attendees visited with Santa Claus, enjoyed a meal by [...]

5 12, 2023

Haven Women of Philanthropy in Gainesville and Lake City Fund Multiple Projects

By |2023-12-05T14:18:24-05:00December 5th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Haven Women of Philanthropy in Gainesville and Lake City Fund Multiple Projects

The Haven Women of Philanthropy – Gainesville and the Haven Women of Philanthropy – Lake City both recently met to select projects to fund to benefit Haven Hospice patients and families. The Gainesville group was presented with six projects and the Lake City group was presented with five projects. “Haven is fortunate to have the [...]

14 11, 2023

National Hospice Month – Attic Resale Stores Support Local Hospices

By |2023-11-14T09:10:10-05:00November 14th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on National Hospice Month – Attic Resale Stores Support Local Hospices

To mark November’s National Hospice Month, Haven Hospice is asking residents across its 18-county service area to support their local Attic Resale Store by donating goods, shopping for bargains and treasures, or even volunteering their time and talent at the store. Haven, a not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1979 with a mission of: “Honoring life [...]

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