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Nurse-Family Partnership Featured in Centre Daily Times Helping Hands Article

Kim Bahnsen, Supervisor, Nurse-Family Partnership, Centre County, shared an informative article about the program and its benefits to first-time mothers in Centre County. Nurse-Family Partnership guides first-time mothers January 18, 2017 by Kim Bahnsen Becoming a parent for the first time is a transformational experience. Our roles, relationships and priorities are quickly rearranged as our first child enters the world. Having the support of family and friends is important during this time, and in Centre

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Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony at ACEL Featured on WTAJ

The Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony at the HNA Adult Center for Exceptional Learning (ACEL) was broadcasted on WTAJ to promote this holiday giving campaign for HNA Hospice & Grief Services. Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony Altoona, Blair County, Pa. A special tree lighting was held in Blair County Monday.  Lights of Love is a special program put on by the Home Nursing Agency.  You may have noticed some trees in our area that have

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Centre Daily Times Publishes Article Urging Readers to Consider Hospice Care Earlier

Kathy Baker, HNA Vice President of Hospice and Palliative Care, urged Centre Daily Times readers not to wait to elect hospice care for a loved one facing a life-limiting illness. Don’t wait to talk about hospice11/1/2016By Kathy Baker It’s an all too common situation. A family is at the bedside of a loved one who is seriously ill and nearing the end of life. Each member of the family has a different idea of what should be done

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WTAJ Shares Impact of Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program and Promotes The Patch Club Event

Charlotte Ames, Healthcast reporter for WTAJ TV, recently shared a story about the value of the HNA Healing Patch services for grieving children, their families, and their communities, along with promoting the upcoming Patch Club Speakeasy event. Help for grieving children By Charlotte Ames | cames@wtajtv.com Updated 10/12 2016 06:03PM Altoona, Blair County, Pa.  One out of 20 children 15 and younger will lose one or both parents to death. One in 5 will experience the

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Bedford Gazette Highlights Home Nursing Agency Hospice

A recent Bedford Gazette story highlighted the benefits of hospice care and value by sharing the stories of two local families who were served through Home Nursing Agency hospice services. Hospice provides quality of life for county’s patients, families By Tyna Walker-Lay Gazette Staff Writer Home health care can include hospice services, programs have various options, and all have the goal of keeping patients comfortable and improving the quality of their life, whether it is

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Bedford County Volunteer Shares Letter to the Editor in Support of Hospice

Bedford County Hospice Volunteer Lynn Ashe recently shared a Letter to the Editor of the Bedford Gazette in support of hospice care for both patients and families. Hospice: Help for patients, families Editor, Gazette: When someone I love learned she had incurable cancer, the doctor said she had about six months to live. So I helped her get into Home Nursing Agency’s Hospice program. There is a common misconception that Hospice is limited to patients who are

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ACEL Artwork Featured in Altoona Mirror

The HNA Adult Center for Exceptional Learning (ACEL) was recently featured in the “Go” section of the Altoona Mirror, as works from ACEL’s artists is on display at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Altoona. Healing through art: Program’s work showcased in SAMA-Altoona exhibit June 23, 2016By Mary Haley, For the Mirror One watercolorist keeps at her work until she has her painting just how she wants it, while another artist finds joy in giving her

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Lights of Love 2015 Tree Lighting Ceremonies Publicized

Media outlets throughout HNA’s service area supported the Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremonies on Nov. 23rd by broadcasting the event or running a photos/stories in their papers. Click the links below to view the Lights of Love coverage on the media outlet’s respective webpage. Please note that some require subscription to view. ‘Ceremony of light’ memorializes loved onesby Andrew Carr View the scan of the article as it appeared. BEDFORD COUNTY FREE PRESS Lights of Love

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Huntingdon Daily News Features HNA Services to Support Family Caregivers

Home Nursing Agency services in Huntingdon County were featured as a support to help family caregivers keep their loved ones at home where they want to be. Family caregivers lauded in November by April Feagley November is National Family Caregivers Month designated to honor those who dedicate themselves to caring for an ill, disabled or aged family member.  See full story as it printed in the Daily News.

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Lights of Love 2023 Invites You to “Shine a Special Light” for Loved One

The joy of the holiday season can be marked by sadness for those with loved ones who have passed away. Remembering our loved ones and including them in our observances keeps them alive in our hearts and celebrates their legacy that continues to live on. For the 13th year, the Home Nursing Agency Foundation Lights of Love tribute event invites you to “shine your own special light” for someone you love. Selected trees at the UPMC

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Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program Observes Children’s Grief Awareness Month in November, Invites Participation

In recognition of Children’s Grief Awareness Month this November, the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program is joining other members of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief to “flip the script” on grief. Throughout the month, we are collectively committed to providing essential tools and resources aimed at fostering a more grief-informed society. This initiative seeks to address the common challenges people face when supporting those who are grieving, aiming to replace potentially hurtful statements or

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Family Hospice offers free webinar with world-renowned grief expert Dr. Alan Wolfelt on Nov. 29

Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, is pleased to offer a live webinar featuring world-renowned author and grief educator, Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Offered in partnership with Stevens Family Funeral Home, this webinar is titled “Understanding Your Grief: Touchstones for Hope and Healing” and will be held on Wed., Nov. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at UPMC Altoona. A virtual option is also available. Dr. Alan Wolfelt has been recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators

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