Dr. Maria M. Pesquera Appointed Associate Medical Director of Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties

Newburgh, NY – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties announces Dr. Maria M. Pesquera has been appointed Associate Medical Director full-time. Dr. Pesquera received her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus; completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at New York Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center; and completed her Fellowship … READ MORE

Governor Hochul Signs NYS Advance Care Planning Bill into Law

ALBANY, NY – On July 21, 2022, Governor Hochul signed Assembly Bill A8880A into law, establishing a statewide advance care planning campaign to promote public awareness of hospice and palliative care services in the State of New York. This achievement was possible with the steadfast leadership of the Hospice & Palliative Care Association of New … READ MORE

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Long Time President Announces Retirement and New President Elected

NEWBURGH, NY – Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors elected Sandra “Sandi” Cassese, RN, MSN, CNS, as President and Chief Operating Officer as of January 1, 2022, to succeed Daniel M. Grady. Mr. Grady, President and CEO since 1988 has announced his intention to retire at the end … READ MORE

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. Awarded Reaccreditation from The Joint Commission

(Newburgh, NY 12.20.21) – Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. has once again maintained The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® since 1996 by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Hospice … READ MORE

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. featured in December 2021 Good Housekeeping & Woman’s Day

As Seen In Good House Keeping & Woman’s Day December 2021 Newburgh, NY December 1, 2021 – Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc., is pleased to be highlighted in New York Healthcare Profiles, in Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day Magazine December 2021 subscription publications. The subscription magazines will be delivered to businesses and homes … READ MORE