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90-year-old World War II veteran honored
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WRGT/WKEF) - There was a very special birthday celebration for a World War II veteran Saturday. -
Hospice patient who loves motorcycles got one last ride on the open road
A hospice patient who loves motorcycles went on one last run, a 15-person ride that lasted 30 miles. -
Passionate animal advocate uses hospice wish to hold fundraiser
Kenneth Madsen describes his wife of almost 51 years as “very loving, very warm and she loves animals.”
Cathy Madsen is the founder of the Friends of the Animal Shelter, a group she started about 20 years ago when a report about the euthanasia rate in St. Joseph’s animal shelter pushed her to action. -
At 100, my mom had dementia and needed hospice care. Getting it was nearly impossible.
When my mother prayed — when she remembered what prayer was — she asked every saint to please let her die in her sleep. In late 2016, my mom died that way, in her own bed, one week past her 101st birthday. One of my sisters and I were curled around her, asleep ourselves. -
Canadian County deputy grants hospice patient's wish of ride-along
CANADIAN COUNTY, Okla. — The Canadian County Sheriff's Office was able to make a hospice patient's day, granting him his wish of a ride-along with a deputy. -
Love affair with Elvis: Mary Jane Hall celebrates 79th birthday with king of rock
Beach City-area woman is recipient of Gift of a Day Program through Crossroads Hospice. -
Virtual Dementia Tour gives first-hand experience of disease
WOOSTER — Dementia is a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, but understanding the disease can be difficult without experiencing the challenges that come with it. -
Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care announces new medical team
Timothy Ihrig, M.D., is new chief medical officer and Walter George, M.D., is the new senior vice president for physician education and services at Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care. -
Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care announces executive medical team
Timothy Ihrig, M.D., a nationally known expert in palliative care, is new Chief Medical Officer and Walter George, M.D., a highly experienced clinician and medical educator with over 32 years of service, is new Senior Vice President for Physician Education and Services at Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care, one of the nation’s leading hospice providers. -
Blues player granted wish to visit Beale
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An aging blues legend had his wish granted with a trip to Beale Street Friday. Jessie Sanders, known as Little Howlin Wolf, visited Silky O'Sullivan's club on Beale in a trip arranged through Crossroads Hospice -
Change Your Future
In the spirit of Groundhog Day, Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care is calling on interested individuals to “Change Your Future” by becoming a compassionate volunteer for Crossroads patients. -
Blues legend makes triumphant return to Beale Street
It was a special walk down memory lane for a Memphis blues legend. Jessie Sanders, known as the legend "Little Howlin Wolf," has gone through a lot lately. Sanders has battled serious health issues in recent years, but that didn't stop him from making a triumphant return to his old digs. -
Hospice patient has wish for an Eagles-themed party granted in Northampton
Crossroads Hospice and Richboro Care hosted an tailgate party for resident Bill Buonato, 73, during Sunday’s Eagles game as part of the “Ultimate Gift” program.
Some of Stephen Snider’s earliest memories come from attending Sunday afternoon Eagles home games with his grandparents.
For a 1 p.m. game, the ritual was almost always the same. -
Eagles fans rejoice over the Birds victory and share concern for QB Carson Wentz
E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles!
A huge division-clinching win for Eagles fans. The Birds, back again as the top seed, in control of their own destiny.
“We need home field. We need that bye and we’re gonna be good throughout the playoffs, I believe,” said fan Felix Vargas. -
End of life can be difficult for veterans, and Crossroads Hospice is there to serve those who have served
Oklahoma City’s Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care has long been known for providing quality care for people coping with life-limiting illness. For the veterans who come into their care, hospice staff is focused on not only quality end-of-life care but also compassionate listening and grateful acknowledgment of their service. -
Crossroads honors veterans at nursing home visit
Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care Services co-sponsored a veteran recognition celebration Monday afternoon inside Laverna Village of St. Joseph. -
Veterans honored at Maple Gardens
EATON — Maple Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center hosted a veteran recognition event on Monday, Nov. 6. Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care co-sponsored the event, which included the Preble County Color Guard. -
Gala in Tonganoxie, parade in Leavenworth highlight Veterans Day celebrations
Tonganoxie will celebrate Veterans Day with a Veterans Gala on Saturday.
The event will be 4-7 p.m. at Tonganoxie VFW Post Home.
Vintage Park and Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care will honor the military this Veterans Day. They will be hosting a night of food, drink and entertainment at the VFW Post Home. -
Local Veterans Honored During Special Event
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) - Dozens of veterans were honored Tuesday by Crossroads Hospice for their service to the United States. -
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Annie shows off her tricks with her owner Dewayne Hart for resident Nancy Sigler, Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care patient who has been a dog lover her entire life. In fact, she's had one of her own ever since she was a little girl. On Saturday morning, Sigler got to relive some treasured moments during a "Dog Day Afternoon" parade of pooches -- part of a "Gift of a Day" event sponsored by Crossroads Hospice. The event included 12 to 14 pups, parading with their volunteer handlers for the enjoyment of Sigler, her fellow patients and staff at Westview Healthy Living, as well as about a dozen members of Sigler's family.