Mike Conte came to Homeland in April. Since then, he has made friends — “lots of them.” “They’re really nice here,” he said. “I like the people. I like how
Homeland unveiled its Tribute Medallions at a special ceremony held in May at Homeland Center in Uptown Harrisburg. The Tribute Medallions along with a special plaque about Homeland are displayed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: National honor distinguishes Homeland for quality care for patients and caregivers. Homeland Hospice, a nonprofit hospice program that serves communities throughout Central Pennsylvania, has been named a
One of Latashia Simmons’ daughters is 13 and doing well, but around age 4, she was diagnosed with cancer. That experience inspired Latashia to become a registered nurse. “Back then, I always said that once her treatments were done, I
It has been 159 years since President Abraham Lincoln traveled to Gettysburg, the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. What he said that day in his two-minute speech and the sacrifices soldiers made on that hallowed ground stay
Bob Timpko appeared lost in thought as his fellow Veterans commented after seeing a short film depicting a soldier’s first-hand account of fighting in World War II’s Battle of the Bulge. After the account of Germany’s last-ditch effort to stop
Eufemia Cruz-Santana loves her sweets. A candy jar sits enticingly on her windowsill, and she offers a visitor a cherry Life Saver. A few minutes later, she digs through the bowl and hands the visitor a gold-wrapped Werther’s Original with
As homes throughout the land glow with holiday traditions, Homeland does the same, ringing with the joys of the season and hopes for peace. Traditional favorites provide opportunities for gatherings among family and friends. A new celebration of Hanukkah and a commemoration of Kristallnacht bring Jewish traditions into the halls
Music, art and photographs transcend time. They can transport us back to defining moments in our lives, and provide peace and comfort when the days are overwhelming. John Good, chaplain for Homeland Hospice, uses images and music to provide a sense of normality for military veterans during their end-of-life journey.
“I got candy!” Kids said it over and over. Whether they got Dum Dums lollipops, Snickers bars, or packs of Smarties, the pint-sized guests of Homeland Center left happy on an eventful evening in late October. Homeland’s annual trick-or-treat night for the family and friends of staff and residents attracted
Sandra Friedman’s resume said she had a “community conscience.” “I still do,” she says today. Her professional and volunteer career, all in pursuit of good public policy and community betterment, put her in contact with a fascinating gallery of historic figures, from presidents and governors, to Mr. and Mrs. James
Ask Homeland Director of Admissions Laurynne Beth Kauffman about a moment that told her she was in the right place, and she asks back, “Just one?” “It’s something as simple as the fact that you don’t walk down the hall without at least one person smiling and saying hello,” she
Voters also pick Homeland at Home as 2018 Readers’ Choice for Health & Wellness Homeland Center and the Homeland at Home network of outreach services were honored recently as the 2018 Readers’ Choice in Harrisburg Magazine’s Simply The Best competition announced earlier this year. For Homeland Center, it marks the
A Homeland Center Lottery Calendar is truly a gift that keeps giving – to its owner as well as the community! Not only will the $25 collected from each calendar benefit Homeland’s benevolent care fund, calendar owners have a chance to win $30 daily prizes and between $50 to $100
“It’s often difficult to talk to other men about grief,” Michael says at a recent men’s breakfast provided by Homeland Hospice. “This group understands that losing a loved one is a journey.” Michael began attending Homeland Hospice’s breakfast series more than two years ago after the death of his mother.
Homeland at Home, a community outreach program of Homeland Center, provides a full continuum of services to care for patients and to support families as their needs change. Homeland at Home’s palliative care services improve quality of life by preventing and treating pain associated with serious illness. Interdisciplinary Team
Homeland Center has reached the highest levels of quality care and is now mining its core values to succeed in the greater challenge of maintaining quality, President and CEO Barry S. Ramper II said at the Board of Trustees’ recent annual meeting. The meeting marked a transition, as Donald E.
