Print Article 2/8/2022 Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, is offering free grief support sessions this spring at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice offices throughout West Central Pennsylvania.
For everyone’s safety, all participants are required to wear a mask. There are no exceptions, and social distancing will be implemented. Space is limited. Registration is required by contacting Bereavement Secretary Charlene Ebersole at 814-947-7060 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Bedford
Groups will be held at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice office, 227 Hospital Drive, Suite 2, Everett (rear of Pennwood Family Medicine). Groups will be held on Thursdays from March 31 – May 5 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Family Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Jennifer Cox is facilitating this group for attendees to share their feelings with others who are grieving. Register by March 28.
Blair
Groups will be held at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice office, 20 Sheraton Drive, Altoona (beside Outback Steakhouse). Groups will be held on Mondays from March 7 – April 11 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Family Hospice Social Worker Kelly Cherry is facilitating this group for attendees to share their feelings with others who are grieving. Register by March 3.
Cambria
Groups will be held at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice office, 118 Ebony Road, Ebensburg. Groups will be held on Wednesdays from March 2 – April 6 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Family Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Jennifer Cox is facilitating this group for attendees to share their feelings with others who are grieving. Register by Feb. 28.
Centre
Groups will be held at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice office, 450 Windmere Dr., State College. Groups will be held on Wednesdays from April 20 – May 25 from 1 - 2 p.m. Family Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Carole Palmer and volunteer Vicky Schirm are facilitating this group for attendees to share their feelings with others who are grieving. Register by April 18.
Huntingdon
Groups will be held at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice office, 6680 Town Centre Blvd., Huntingdon (Wal-Mart Plaza). Groups will be held on Thursdays from April 21 – May 26 from 11 a.m. - Noon. Family Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Carole Palmer and Family Hospice Social Worker Karen Kuntz are facilitating this group for attendees to share their feelings with others who are grieving. Register by April 19.
