Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Announces 5th Annual President’s Address Brunch
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties will host its 5th Annual President’s Address Brunch in recognition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. The event will take place on November 8, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at City Winery, Montgomery, NY. This complimentary event requires registration. To register call (845) 561-6111 or email [email protected] or simply click here.
Sandra Cassese, RN, MSN, CNS, President and CEO of Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, will highlight how hospice care strengthens the community and how individuals and organizations can collaborate with Hospice to improve the quality of life for residents.
“Hospice care provides compassionate support at one of the most critical moments in life. Our goal is to ensure that every community stakeholder healthcare providers, businesses, and leaders—understands the profound impact hospice services have on enhancing quality of life. Together, we can bring these essential services to more families in need,” said Cassese.
New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher, who will co-host the event with Bill Fioravanti, CEO of the Orange County IDA, emphasized the importance of hospice, stating, “Hospice provides not just medical care but emotional and spiritual support to families during their most challenging times. It’s a mission I’m proud to support.”
Fioravanti added, “Hospice care has an important economic impact by reducing the burden on hospitals, lowering healthcare costs, and supporting local job creation. Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties is a valuable resource for both our families and our local economy.”
Did You Know? In 2023, Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties cared for over 1,200 patients across the region, providing services at home, in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and at The Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh. Bereavement support is also offered to anyone in need, regardless of whether they have used hospice services.
Nationally Recognized, Locally Committed
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties is a CMS 5-Star Rated organization, one of only six in New York State to achieve this honor and the only Hospice in the Hudson Valley. This rating reflects the high level of care and satisfaction provided by the hospice team. Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties has been providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their loved ones since 1981. The organization serves both Orange and Sullivan Counties and is certified by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its mission is to be the leading community resource for providing patients and their families with compassionate physical, emotional, and spiritual end-of-life care with comfort, dignity, and respect.
If you or someone you know could benefit from hospice care, please contact Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties at (845) 561-6111 or visit our website at www.hospiceoforange.com