Thank you to all of our Community Fundraisers and to the residents of Calvert County for your participation. We greatly appreciate all of your support. Because of all that you provide, Calvert Hospice can continue…
Each year millions of people die in the United States, most of whom leave behind friends and family members who mourn their loss. Grief is defined as “deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death”…
Did you know that volunteering has health benefits? In a helpful article from the Mayo Clinic Health System, six benefits are listed: decreased risk of depression, providing a sense of purpose, staying mentally and physically…
We are so pleased to announce that our 2018 #GivingTuesday campaign raised over $10,000 for children’s bereavement programs. We are thankful to each and every person who chose to donate to our fundraiser. You truly…
The Burnett Calvert Hospice House has always been about compassion, long before it was even built. Almost twenty years ago, Calvert Hospice and supporters throughout the county recognized the need for a home where people with life-limiting…
By: Amanda Peterson Did you know that hospice utilization saves Medicare approximately $2,300 per patient who uses the service? (Taylor et al. 1474). You might think that savings is from the lack of care patients…
By: Amanda Peterson Consider for a moment what the ideal medical specialty might look like in practice. Doctors who visit you at home? Nurses on call 24/7 to answer questions or visit in the case…
Our next session of Bridges Support Group starts on February 23 and will run for 8 consecutive Thursday evenings. The group is for children ages 6 – 17 and their adult family members who are…
2016 has been a busy year for Calvert Hospice! We appreciate each and every person who has supported us by entrusting loved ones to our care, reaching out to us with questions, attending our events…
Tomorrow marks the beginning of what we hope will become a family tradition for many of you in Calvert County. We are so pleased to be able to offer our first annual Festival of Wreaths…