Stories

On the heels of glowing inspection reports, Homeland Center and Hospice prepare for future challenges

September 28, 2015

As Homeland Center celebrates a year marked by glowing state inspections and the ability to provide increased benevolent care, the kudos came with a word of caution. In the highly regulated health care field, few organizations reach Homeland’s level of quality, said President and CEO Barry S. Ramper II during…

Harrisburg police chief takes a dunk for Homeland Center at Summertime Fair

August 2, 2015

Harrisburg Police Chief Thomas Carter, sitting in the dunk tank, teased Richard Wise. “You can’t throw,” Carter told the Steelton boy. Richard responded with a pitch that hit the target and sent Carter into the water. Carter’s dunk tank appearance was the featured event at Homeland Center’s annual Summertime Fair,…

Theater production mines Homeland history for stories of caring

July 7, 2015

Since 1986, Open Stage of Harrisburg has given theatrical life to stories of love, memory, conflict, and courage. Since 1867, Homeland Center has provided shelter, care, and dignity for people with stories of their own to tell. So it was only natural that these two highly regarded institutions join forces….

60 charter members of The 1867 Society of Homeland honored

June 8, 2015

Generous contributions make it possible for Homeland Center to provide in excess of $2 million in annual benevolent care HARRISBURG, PA (Friday, May 8, 2015) – Sixty charter members of the new 1867 Society of Homeland were honored today for generous donations that make it possible for Homeland Center and Homeland Hospice…

Homeland Center’s rehab brings a holistic approach to wellness

April 8, 2015

Marianna Bjurstrom doesn’t let severe arthritis keep her from enjoying the day trips and activities that Homeland has to offer. Her rehabilitation services have helped her retain as much mobility as possible and even taught her to use a power wheelchair. “I don’t want to be a couch potato,” she…

Homeland is proactive in preventing weight loss

December 12, 2014

Unintended weight loss in the elderly is serious business. When the body is forced to draw on stored protein for energy, the antibodies that ward off illness are diverted, and a cascade of negative health consequences can follow. “If you have an 80- or 85-year-old who’s beginning to lose weight,…