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

A Proclamation for Greater Awareness and Understanding of Hospice Care

November 1, 2021: In recognition of November being National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has issued the following Proclamation calling for greater awareness and understanding of hospice care and community-based palliative care. PROCLAMATION  WHEREAS, for more than 40 years, hospice has helped provide comfort and dignity to millions of people, allowing … READ MORE