US Market News
1月前
Sadness This Mother's Day? VITAS® Healthcare Launches Free, Nationwide Mother's Day Grief HelplineMay 5, 2026 9:18 AM
PR Newswire (US) MIRAMAR, Fla., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Mother's Day approaches, a holiday often centered on celebration and reunions, many people experience heightened feelings of grief, sadness or emotional strain after the loss of a mother or mother-figure or while facing the anticipated loss of a loved one. To support individuals navigating these complex emotions, VITAS Healthcare will host a free, confidential Mother's Day Grief Helpline on Sunday, May 10, offering nationwide support from trained bereavement specialists. "The Mother's Day Grief Helpline is here... to remind people they are not alone."The VITAS Mother's Day Grief Helpline provides immediate access to experienced professionals who understand how holidays can intensify grief and can offer comfort, guidance and practical coping strategies.For nearly 50 years, VITAS has provided hospice services including grief and bereavement care to patients and families, supporting them at the end of life and through the months that follow a loss. Last year, more than 38,000 VITAS hospice patients were mothers, representing tens of thousands of children and families who may feel that loss more deeply this week."Mother's Day can be one of the most difficult days of the year for people who are grieving," said Jason Cooper, national spiritual services lead for VITAS. "People may believe they should be past their grief by now, but love does not disappear when someone dies. Grief often shows up more strongly on days that remind us of who is missing. The Mother's Day Grief Helpline is here to acknowledge that pain and to remind people they are not alone."Hospice professionals emphasize that grief does not follow a predictable timeline, and holidays and milestones may reopen emotions long after a loss. Mother's Day, in particular, can bring renewed grief for adult children, individuals caring for aging parents, parents raising families without their own mothers and those with complex or unresolved relationships.The VITAS Mother's Day Grief Helpline reflects the organization's long-standing commitment to whole-person care, addressing emotional and spiritual needs alongside physical care. Bereavement services provided by VITAS throughout the year include:Home visits from bereavement specialists, chaplains and trained volunteersBereavement telephone supportGrief support groups led by VITAS staffMemorial services and memory bearsEducational materials and newslettersReferrals to community therapists and local grief resourcesIndividuals seeking support can call the VITAS Mother's Day Grief Helpline at 844.218.4827 between 8 a.m.–11 p.m. ET / 5 a.m.–8 p.m. PT on Sunday, May 10. The helpline is free and open to anyone experiencing grief, whether or not they have had previous experience with hospice care.The bereavement experts at VITAS will also host a "Healthy Coping and Socializing After Loss" virtual support session on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. ET. Register at VITAS.com/Grief.For more information about VITAS hospice services and year-round bereavement programs, visit VITAS.com/MothersDay.About VITAS® Healthcare VITAS Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care. For almost 50 years, VITAS (pronounced VEE-tahs) has delivered compassionate hospice and palliative care to seriously ill patients and their families. Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, the company operates 59 service areas across 15 states (Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin) and the District of Columbia. VITAS cares for more than 23,000 patients daily, primarily wherever they call home, as well as in its inpatient hospice settings and through partnerships with hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities. With a team of nearly 12,000 employees, VITAS was named a 2025 Top Workplace in Healthcare. Visit www.vitas.com.Media inquiries contact:
US Market News
3月前
Now Open: VITAS® Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Care at Oak ManorMarch 16, 2026 12:35 PM
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LARGO, Fla., March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents in Pinellas County now have improved access to high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care with the opening of VITAS Healthcare inpatient care at Oak Manor in Largo. As the first VITAS inpatient center in the region, the facility strengthens the continuum of care for people facing terminal illness by providing around-the-clock clinical support in a comfortable, supportive environment.
The new VITAS inpatient hospice care at Oak Manor is expected to care for 400+ patients and their families each year.The center features 12 private patient rooms designed to offer comfort, dignity and support for patients and families. Individuals living at Oak Manor or anywhere in Pinellas County can now benefit from expert symptom management and clinical oversight without traveling far from home.The facility, located at 3500 Oak Manor Lane in Largo, is expected to care for more than 400 patients and their families each year."We are proud to deepen our commitment to Pinellas County with the opening of our first inpatient hospice center in the region," said Kathleen Coronado, vice president of operations for VITAS. "As the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, VITAS is dedicated to ensuring that patients and families can access the support they need, when they need it most. This center reflects our belief that high-quality, compassionate care should be accessible to all, and that commitment extends from home hospice to our new inpatient care center."Designed to provide 24/7 clinical care and high-acuity support, the VITAS inpatient center offers compassionate extubation services, physician-led plans of care, pain and medication management, psychosocial support, bariatric beds, handicap-accessible rooms and specialized equipment to enhance comfort and safety. Two landscaped courtyards offer peaceful outdoor spaces for reflection and time together.Community healthcare leaders, local elected officials and representatives from the Central Pinellas Chamber of Commerce joined VITAS and Oak Manor for a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on March 11.VITAS began serving Pinellas County in November 2025 from its administrative office in St. Petersburg, offering home-based hospice care across the region. The addition of the inpatient center marks the next step in meeting the needs of patients when symptoms cannot be managed at home and offering families support through respite care.Hospice eligibility is based on a physician's determination that a patient is facing an advanced illness with a life expectancy of six months or less. Families and clinicians can request an evaluation or make a referral at 800.93.VITAS or by visiting VITAS.com, where support is available 24/7.To support ongoing growth in the region, VITAS is hiring for a variety of clinical and nonclinical roles in Pinellas County. Learn more about career opportunities at a nationally recognized Top Workplace in Healthcare by visiting careers.vitas.com.About VITAS® Healthcare
VITAS Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care. For almost 50 years, VITAS (pronounced VEE-tahs) has delivered compassionate hospice and palliative care to seriously ill patients and their families. Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, the company operates 59 service areas across 15 states (Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin) and the District of Columbia. VITAS cares for more than 22,000 patients daily, primarily wherever they call home, as well as in its inpatient hospice settings and through partnerships with hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities. With a team of nearly 12,000 employees, VITAS was named a 2025 Top Workplace in Healthcare. Visit www.vitas.com.Media inquiries contact: media @hoboken-2701
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14年前
Chemed Corporation operates through its two wholly owned subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare Corporation (VITAS) and Roto-Rooter Group, Inc. (Roto-Rooter). The Company operates through two business segments: VITAS Group (VITAS) and the Roto-Rooter Group (Roto-Rooter). VITAS is focused on hospice care for terminally ill patients. Through its team of doctors, nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy and volunteers, VITAS provides direct medical services to patients, as well as spiritual and emotional counseling to both patients and their families. Roto-Rooter is focused on providing plumbing and drain cleaning services to both residential and commercial customers. Through its network of Company-owned branches, independent contractors and franchisees, Roto-Rooter offers plumbing and drain cleaning service to over 90% of the United States population. During 2010, the Company completed four business combinations within the Roto-Rooter segment
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