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Pennsylvania Business Central Names Home Nursing Agency as Top 100 Organization

For the second consecutive year, Pennsylvania Business Central ranked Home Nursing Agency as a Top 100 Organization in the region. Top 100 Organizations 2016 By Spencer MyersEditor It has always been Pennsylvania Business Central’s pleasure to welcome the new year by honoring 100 organizations in our readership that continue to strengthen our region’s B2B marketplace. This year, we saw a record amount of nominations come in from every corner of our readership. While this makes it

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Early Intervention Highlighted on Central PA Live

Diane Ringler, Early Intervention Manager and Speech-Language Pathologist, and Marla Wyland, Physical Therapist, were featured guests on a recent broadcast of Central PA Live to share how Early Intervention services benefit children with development delays. Click here to view the segment.

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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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2024 Mercedes Moment Winner Announced

State College residents Jim and Mary Ellen Kelly held the winning number – 316 – for Home Nursing Agency Foundation’s Mercedes Moment fundraiser held on May 30.  The winner was announced as part of Mercedes Moment Night at the Altoona Curve after the first Pick 3 Pennsylvania lottery number at 7 p.m. As the winners, the Kellys were offered the choice of the Mercedes GLB 250 or $30,000 cash prize. If you would like to be

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2024 Mercedes Moment Sold Out

Tickets for the 2024 Mercedes Moment drawing on May 30, 2024 have SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for a chance to win Mercedes BLA 250 or $30,000. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for next year, please complete this form.  Thank You to Our Generous 2024 Sponsors! GLE SUV Sponsor S-Class Sponsors C-Class Sedan Sponsors Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona Mercedes-Benz of State College, A Ciocca Dealership Sheetz,

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volunteers will always be the heart of hospice - national volunteer week - april 21 - 27, 2024

A Special Thank You to Our Volunteers!

April is Volunteer Recognition Month! We are grateful for the commitment of those who volunteer with the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program and Family Hospice. Healing Patch Volunteers are the heart of the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program. Without them, these free services could not exist for the grieving children and families of our community. It takes a special type of person to absorb the tragic stories children share at the Healing Patch. While volunteers must understand they are unable to “fix”

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