At its Annual Dinner on November 13, Hospice Care Plus honored numerous staff, leaders, and community members with awards and recognition.
Congratulations to the individuals and businesses who were honored, all of whom show great commitment to and support of the Hospice Care Plus mission.
ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARDS
Presented to businesses, churches, or civic groups who, for at least two years, have gone above and beyond in support of the Hospice Care Plus mission.
Catholic Daughters of Saint Mark, Richmond: For years of devotion to stocking the Compassionate Care Center’s hospitality cart with snacks and drinks, which supports family members and visits at the Center.
Conway Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon: For quietly and consistently making donations to Hospice Care Plus care and services over the years.
Davis & Hylton Accounting and Tax Service, Berea: For its varied support of care and services, from donations that help keep programs strong and sponsorships of fundraising events to volunteering with Hospice Care Plus.
Hometown Pharmacy, McKee: For giving residents an opportunity to support hospice care by donating their Hometown Pharmacy trivia winnings to Hospice Care Plus.
Kentucky Printing, Richmond: For donations, sponsorships, organizing special events, and assisting Hospice Care Plus staff with donated professional services.
BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION
Presented to outgoing Hospice Care Plus board members who have completed their terms.
Mary Lou Whitt, Secretary of the Board (and an original founder of Hospice Care Plus)
Dr. Linda Wray, President of the Board
Richard Snowden, Assessment Committee Member
Lynda Congleton, Planning Committee Member
STAFF AWARDS
Sarah Lilly, nurse, and Heather Randall, social worker, co-winners of the Aspire Award for new employees.
Administrative Assistants Team (Kathy Bryant, Melanie Hacker, Regina King, Donna Tapley), winner of the Synergy Award.
Denise McKinney, chaplain, winner of the Compassion in Action Award
Diana Bond, social worker, and Susan Field, nurse, co-winners of the Excellence in Care Award.
Donna Angel, President of the Board, winner of the Directors Award.
YEARS-OF-SERVICE RECOGNITION
25 Years: Lisa Knicely
20 Years: Chasity Coleman, Janiel Gammon, Peggy Patrick
15 Years: Chandra Bicknell, Jenny Gray, Jennifer Ponder
10 Years: Ruth Crutcher, Susan Field, Chad Hembree, JoNell House, Christal Isaacs, Jill Moore, Jean Robinson, Angie Tankersley
5 Years: Brooke Bentley, Melanie Hacker, Sally Iseral, Felicia Mayes
Hospice Care Plus empowers those we serve to enjoy the highest quality of life, respecting their values, beliefs, needs, and goals through specialized care, education, resources, and grief support.
Our Service Area:
Our Home Hospice and Home Palliative Care programs serve you, wherever you call home, in the Kentucky counties of Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, and Rockcastle.
Our inpatient care facility, the Compassionate Care Center, and administrative offices are located in Richmond, Kentucky.
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