Don't be afraid of hospice. It's a word that causes some to be uncomfortable, but that is because it is misunderstood. Hospice simply is specialized care for people with advanced illnesses. It maintains quality of life through symptom and pain management for those with a terminal diagnosis. It is provided to the patient wherever they may call home. Unfortunately, because of misconceptions about hospice, many do not get the care they need and are entitled to receive. Let's dis

We thank Pat Snyder-Vavra and Elizabeth Parkinson for their service to our country in the United States Army. Their dedication to serve others continues in their work caring for our hospice patients.  They make us proud. It is an honor have these two wonderful nurses on the NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care Team. #wehonorveterans #usarmyveterans #wac #hospicenurses

A special thank you to the South Shore Stitchers Quilting Guild for their support of the community. Quilter Sue Hanlon displays a sample of the beautiful lap quilts and fidget blankets donated to NJ Health Hospice and Care for our hospice patients.  We are so very grateful for this generous donation.  The fidget blankets will provide a soothing activity for our memory care patients, and the lap quilts will bring warmth and joy to our hospice patients.  Founded in 1985, the p

We take this occasion of National Home Health Aide Week to thank our amazing team of Certified Home Health Aides for their dedication to our patients.  They give of themselves from their heart every day.   The NJHealth Team has been recognized by the communities we serve as a premiere hospice and palliative care company and best place to work, consistently winning gold in Best of the Press. Our mission is to surround ourselves with likeminded team members who share a common b

Delaney Behr, a freshman at Washington Township High School enjoys doing community service activities like making greeting cards for hospice patients.  Delaney is active in school activities such as Varsity Cheerleading and the Interact Club.  Although she is too young to become a hospice volunteer, she is using her time and talent to create greeting cards which are distributed to our hospice patients.  The cards shown here are for our veterans.   Thank you, Delaney, for bein

Yes, a visit from a furry friend can make a day extra special for a hospice patient. If you and your pet are therapy certified we'd love to have you on the njHealth Volunteer Team. We are looking for volunteers to share their passions, interest and companionship which means so very much to hospice patients and their loved ones. Volunteer activities often include: · Certified Pet Visitors for pet lovers. · Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours. · Bereavement and gri

Sara and Alicia Offenbacker proudly display a handmade crochet blanket for a 103-year-old WWII veteran. We honor our veterans everyday as they have done so much for our country. Sara is NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care program coordinator and Alicia is a hospice nurse and case manager. Our mission at NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care is to surround ourselves with likeminded team members who share a common bond of passion, a gift of empathy, and a devotion for helping

A Sea of Flags Veterans Day is a time to honor those who served our country. njHealth Hospice and Palliative Care supports veteran initiatives in the community and recognizes the contributions of our military. In preparation for Veterans Day, njHealth team members Margie Barham and Ottilie Parsons were part of a group of volunteers who placed flags at the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery. The two said they were honored and humbled by the experience. The NJHealth Team is a pr

WOW x 2!! We are honored, humbled, thrilled, and appreciative to win the Gold for both the Best Hospice and Best Place to Work in the 2025 Best of the Press competition. We thank the patients, families, and colleagues who nominated and voted for us. We congratulate the other businesses who were also recognized by The Press readers. “The real credit for this recognition goes to our amazing team,” said NJHealth Founder and CEO Suzanne Martinelli. “Every single day, they make a

We are happy to offer massage therapy to our hospice patients, providing them with additional care options that is not offered by all hospice providers. Massage offers the following benefits: ALLEVIATES ACHES AND PAINS Greater ease of movement Reduces need for pain medication Better able to perform physical activities of daily living with greater comfort INCREASES CIRCULATION Improves skin condition Provides greater joint flexibility Decreases risk of pressure ulcers PROVIDE