News, Events, and Announcements

World Lung Cancer Day, Aug. 1

According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in the United States.  Kentucky has the highest occurrence of new cases in the country.  Even though Kentucky ranks second in the nation in screening people at high risk for lung cancer, it still has the highest death rate.  Why?

Dr. […]

August 1st, 2022|News & Announcements|

Hee Haw Hoedown, Aug. 13

The annual Estill County summer fundraiser is back after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. This year’s event is the Hee Haw Hoedown, slated for Saturday, Aug. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at the Estill County Fair Barn.

Tickets are $50 and include dinner, entertainment, silent auction, live auction, and much more. Reserve your […]

July 14th, 2022|Events, News & Announcements|

Lisa Cox Announced as New CEO

Following a national search, Lisa Johnson Cox has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for Hospice Care Plus.

The Board of Directors approved a resolution on June 30 confirming Lisa as CEO of the regional organization.

Tim Jordan, president of Hospice’s board and chair of the CEO search committee, expressed confidence in Lisa’s preparation […]

July 7th, 2022|News & Announcements|

Lemetta Dause Memorial Tourn., Aug. 21

The 10th Annual Lemetta Dause Memorial Bowling Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, August 21, at 2:00 p.m. at Galaxy Bowling Center in Richmond.  

The tournament is organized by the Madison County Bowling Association (MCBA) in memory of Mrs. Dause, who was cared for by Hospice Care Plus. It is one of MCBA’s largest tournaments of […]

July 6th, 2022|Events, News & Announcements|

Volunteer Fair Coming June 23

Hospice Care Plus will host its first-ever Volunteer Fair on Thursday, June 23, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at its Compassionate Care Center in Richmond.

Mariah Smith, volunteer coordinator at Hospice Care Plus, is organizing the event to give community members a chance to explore volunteer opportunities with the organization.

“A lot of people think […]

June 8th, 2022|Events, News & Announcements|

KHN Substance Use Disorder Inservices

The Kentucky Hospice Network (KHN) is proud to present a two-part virtual inservice:

Substance Use Disorder in Hospice: Part I

Thursday, May 26, from 4 PM to 5 PM EST on Zoom

and

Substance Use Disorder in Hospice Part II: De-Escalation and Communication

Thursday, June 9, from 4 PM to 5 PM EST on Zoom

Scroll down for CEU details.

Register […]

May 6th, 2022|News & Announcements|

Hospice Wounds: Registration & CEU Info

The Kentucky Hospice Network (KHN) presents a virtual inservice:

Hospice Wounds: Assessment, Management & Prevention at End of Life

Thursday, April 28, from 3 PM to 4 PM EST on Zoom

Registration is available online.

 

Continuing education units are available for nursing.

Our Speaker: Toccara Jule, RN, BSN, MBA, CPHQ, CHPN, CSSGB, CWOCN

Toccara Jule is the national nursing education […]

March 23rd, 2022|News & Announcements|

Bourbon, Boots & BBQ Returns!

 

 

Madison County’s longest-running Derby Eve party is back after a two-year, pandemic hiatus.

The Bourbon, Boots & BBQ Derby Eve Benefit will take place Friday, May 6, at 6 p.m. at the Richardson Hall Building-Madison County Fairgrounds.

Reservations are open through April 29 and are available online or by calling 859-986-1500.

All proceeds benefit Hospice Care Plus.

The […]

March 2nd, 2022|Events, News & Announcements|

Give a “Heart for Hospice” in Feb.

For the entire month of February, several local banks are hosting the annual “Hearts for Hospice” fundraising event.

When you visit a participating bank in the lobby or at the drive-through, you will have the opportunity to request a memorial heart for a donation of at least one dollar. Donors write their name or the […]

February 4th, 2022|Events, News & Announcements|

Remembrance Tree Ceremony 2021

QUICK FACTS:

What: The 2021 Remembrance Tree Ceremony
When: Sunday, Dec. 5, 2:00 PM EST
Where: Virtually and Live via the Hospice Care Plus Facebook Page
Why? Whether your loss was recent or not, the holidays are a time when those we’ve lost are especially missed.
How to Request a Memorial Ornament: Online at […]

October 29th, 2021|Events, News & Announcements|