2000

In June of 2000, Founding Executive Director Virginia Clifford retired and Judy Seibenick, one of the three original Hospice nurses, became Executive Director. Under her leadership, the agency has continued to flourish while also reaching out to meet community needs through direct care and services as well as collaboration with many other area agencies.

2002

Due to a constant waiting list for inpatient care at the Perrysburg Hospice Center, the Trustees approved the construction of an additional 24-bed inpatient facility. Land was purchased from the Medical College of Ohio.

Hospice of Northwest Ohio worked with other community agencies to incorporate nonprofit Northwest Ohio HEALS, providing the community with a focal point for grief resources in the region.

Hospice was also instrumental in the formation of the Advance Care Planning Coalition of Greater Toledo, which provides free information and hands-on assistance regarding living wills and durable (medical) powers of attorney for anyone who seeks it.

 

2004

The area's second Hospice Center was opened in Toledo in February of 2004. In addition to providing a more central location for area residents, the building also houses one-half of the home care staff as well as the agency's professional development team. The capital campaign that funded the 800 South Detroit Avenue Center was completed in December of 2005.

 

2005

Through a grant from the Lovell Foundation, Hospice of Northwest Ohio assembled 30 professionals and volunteers from the throughout the community to train them how to provide "Caring for the Caregiver" classes for the public. Hundreds of individuals in the region have since benefited from these four-session workshops which help them cope with the challenges of providing care for a loved one and at the same time make the most of the experience.

 

2006

During the agency's 25th anniversary year, the Toledo Hospice Center was dedicated to founding Executive Director Virginia Clifford. Also in 2006, Hospice of Northwest Ohio established the Dr. Sharon Erel Lecture endowment in honor of its founding Medical Director, who retired that year.

 

2008

Hospice of Northwest Ohio began a home-based palliative care consultation service which provides pain and symptom management to people in the community who are not on hospice care.

2009

Hospice of Northwest Ohio opened an office in Lambertville, Michigan to provide a home base for the Michigan home care team and space for community outreach services. The location allows easier accessiblility to patients living in Monroe, Lambertville, Bedford and Dundee, MI.

2010

Hospice of Northwest Ohio creates a Hands-On Caregiving program designed to help family caregivers meet the physical challenges of providing care in the home.

2011

Hospice of Northwest Ohio celebrates 30 years as the community's hospice. A community celebration on June 30 commemorates the anniversary.

Hospice of Northwest Ohio joined NHPCO's We Honor Vets initiative; implementing programs to specifically address the unique needs of veterans at the end of life.

Hospice of Northwest Ohio wins the first ever Non-profit Excellence Award. Sponsored by the Toledo Blade and the Toledo Community Foundation, the award included a $5000 grant.

Providing Leadership

In its first year of serving patients, Hospice of Northwest Ohio cared for 90 people with a staff of five. Currently, Hospice cares for more than 2,800 patients a year with a staff of 460 and a volunteer corps of 400. While almost all patients in the early years had cancer, 60% now have other end-stage diseases, signifying the acceptance of hospice care as a positive end-of-life option for all.

Numerous hospices now serve this area; however, Hospice of Northwest Ohio continues to be the community leader.

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