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.
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
HNA Vice President of Home Health Janie Christner recently appeared on Central PA Live to provide insights on home health care, including what it is, who is eligible, and the specialized services for patients of all ages. Click here to view the segment.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tickets are sold out for the 2024 Decades Club to benefit the Healing Patch Children’s Grief Program. This evening of prizes and music will be held at the Blair County Convention Center, Altoona on Saturday, September 28. Dance and sing with us through the decades, and dine with us through the cultures with chances to win cash and prizes! The Reverse Raffle drawing will award more than $4,500 in cash prizes as we enjoy food stations from
Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, is offering free grief support options this fall throughout West Central Pennsylvania. Registration is required. Please see registration deadlines and contacts for each area. Bedford Groups will be held at the UPMC Home Healthcare/Family Hospice office, 227 Hospital Dr., Ste. 2, Everett (rear entrance of Pennwood Family Medicine). Groups will be held on Fridays from Sept. 6 – Oct. 11 from 2-3 p.m. Family Hospice Bereavement Coordinator Jennifer Cox is facilitating this group for attendees
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