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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

February 2023 Blog If you’ve been touched by the power of community these past few years and are looking to give back, January is the time for New Year’s resolutions, and Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties (HOSC) is where volunteers make a tangible difference. HOSC has long understood that neighbors can comfort. We’ve spent … READ MORE

January 2023 Blog   Dementia is a term given to a group of degenerative disorders that affect memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities severely enough to interfere with a person’s daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. Other relatively common causes of dementia are Parkinson’s disease, Lewy … READ MORE

December 2022 Blog   Amongst other things, December is a time of year for reflecting, and giving. However, giving, comes in many forms, and is not always wrapped. Compassion is a gift, and can be found every year, around this time of year, hanging from a Hospice of Orange & Sullivan County Holiday Tree of … READ MORE