With his decades in food service, George Shum has learned that the small details make a big difference. “We ensure our plates are preheated to keep the food warm,” said
Rita Van Meter of Lewistown was known as the “miracle lady” by staff at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital after she survived a medical episode in August of 2022. During her hospitalization, Rita
From her earliest years, Marilyn LaDieu had relatives who were artists and who always encouraged her in her artistic pursuits. “I have memories of people saying, ‘Oh, Marilyn’s an artist.
Attention to detail is a hallmark of Homeland’s excellence, and it starts in the finance office. “A number, a letter, a point, or a dot somewhere can mean a mistake in the information,” said Sonia Miralda, a Homeland financial assistant.
Caring for family is important to Pat Wise, whether it was helping to look after her siblings, her own daughter and granddaughter, or children at the residential Milton Hershey School. Pat and her first husband, Robert Samuel Townsley, moved from
Join Us for An Event Like No Other An anniversary like no other honoring a woman like no other calls for a celebration like no other. Homeland Center will celebrate its 155th anniversary of serving central Pennsylvania, and pay tribute
Artist Steve Wetzel was hanging his works in the Homeland gallery when a resident stopped to watch. “This is the first show they’ve hung at Homeland since the pandemic,” Wetzel said. “He was happy to see new art going on
Aesop once said, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” When it comes to volunteering your time to help others in need, an hour is valuable. Three hours are valuable. A once a week commitment is valuable. Are you looking to get involved in serving your
The Homeland Center parking lot was overflowing, not with cars, but with happy children and their families for the 2017 Summertime Fair. Summer storms held off until the end of the day, and kids enjoyed everything from hot dogs to snow cones and virtual reality games to pony rides. The
Bob Shaeffer thrives on honesty and fair dealing. Bob Shaeffer’s career as a salesman for Doubleday put him in touch with everyone from the friendly owners of mom-and-pop bookstore owners to celebrities. But his greatest satisfaction was derived from a sideline, when he and a good friend teamed up to
Quality Assurance Coordinator Amanda Schrader strives for excellence! In January 2016, Amanda Schrader had a new job at Homeland Center, a husband busy with his own work overseeing a prison medical unit, and two boys, ages 1 and 3. “I decided that was the perfect time in my life to
Homeland Center Activities Coordinator Dee Smith strides into the Homeland Solarium and the children lining the benches sit up and smile. “How is everyone?” Smith says brightly. “Good? Good! Nice day out today! Which stories are we going to read today?” It’s Story Time at Homeland. Twice a month in
Tamie is the assistant director of operations at Homeland Hospice, HomeHealth and HomeCare. She joined us in November, 2014. Tamie was born in Japan, then came to the States when her father retired from the Air Force after 23 years of service. She was seven years old when she and
For the sixth year in a row, Harrisburg Magazine’s more than 50,000 readers voted Homeland Center as Readers’ Choice for Best Long-Term Care Facility. The Readers’ Choice honor comes as Homeland is celebrating its 150th Anniversary and on the heels of achieving a perfect 5.0 score in U.S News and
Do you know the difference between home health and home care? What is palliative care? When should my family begin the conversation about hospice for dad? I think mom needs help lately with housework and getting to the doctor—how can Homeland help her? What service is right for me? Every
Last month, Homeland Hospice was awarded Partner Level Three status from the We Honor Veterans program – a program that was created by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Its objective is to increase access to and improve the
Thank you Cumberland County! Each year The Sentinel asks its readers to vote for who they believe is the best of the best in the county in nearly 130 different categories. Homeland Hospice was recently awarded first place in the Hospice Provider category for The Best of Cumberland County 2017.
