For many families, the first year after loss is filled with complex emotions, milestones, and moments of quiet reflection. Hospice care understands this deeply and extends its support well beyond the final days of a patient’s life. In fact, hospice programs often provide grief support for at least 13 months, helping families navigate their first year of loss with compassion and care. In moments when words aren’t enough, love speaks. This truth guides hospice volunteers and ch

Music makes the world go round so how fitting that on this World Music Therapy Week we shine a spotlight on the impact of music therapy makes to our patients and families.  World Music Therapy Week (April 10 to 15) is an annual international initiative led by the World Federation of Music Therapy to raise awareness about the transformative power of music therapy in promoting health, well-being, and social connection. The 2026 theme, Connecting Borders , emphasizes how music t

We encourage "green breaks”: a few minutes outside near a tree or garden can help reset the nervous system. “In hospice, comfort isn’t a luxury — it’s a language. And green speaks it fluently.” When someone steps into a space touched by soft greens — a plant by the window, a quilt stitched with sage tones, or even a patch of green outside — something quiet but powerful happens. The breath steadies. Tension melts. A sense of safety settles in.  This is not just poetic symboli

This Social Work Month, we honor njHealth's hospice social workers for their unwavering dedication and the meaningful difference they make every single day. Caitlyn Little never imagined her path would lead her into hospice care. In fact, when she began her journey as a social worker, her world looked very different. Fresh out of Widener University, carrying equal parts determination and compassion, she stepped into an internship at a substance use treatment program in Glouce

We’re thrilled to spotlight our compassionate hospice services on Nancy Adler Nutrition Live on WOND 1400 Radio this Saturday, February 21 from 11 am to 1 pm. with members of the team from NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care . On this week’s show is a frequent guest our own Margie Barham, director of public relations and volunteer services. And joining her is Tim Bretschneider, music therapist, who brings comfort and connection to patients through the healing of music. Tim

We wish Mr. Denneny a most wonderful 90th birthday, from all your friends at NJ Health. We may not be great singers, but we are very sincere in our wishes. Surrounding the guest of honor to celebrate his special day are members of his hospice care team volunteer Karen Martine; Danielle Pace, massage therapist; Laura Genna, volunteer coordinator; Denise Davis, spiritual care; Mr. Denney; Tim Bretscheiner, music therapist, Carol McKinney, CHHA; and Kim DeChurch, social worker.

Two lovely ladies with ugly sweaters... well not so ugly! Jenna Feldstein, program coordinator and Karen Melita, music therapist at NJ Health Hospice sports their "finest" ugly sweaters to celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day.  Yep, there's a national day to wear ugly sweaters and it's the third Friday in December.  Another holiday tradition to enjoy, celebrate and get a few laughs as well.   Join us in celebrating this fun-focused day and dig into your closet, make your own,

Congratulations to Barbara Ponticello of Mays Landing who won the $50 Wawa gift card in the NJHealth Team Thanksgiving Trivia Drawing.   Enjoy a treat on us Barbara.  Just in case you were curious, the answers are: Philadelphia has the oldest Thanksgiving parade The first Thanksgiving football game was played in 1876 There were no Macy's Thanksgiving Parades in 1942,1943 and 1944 because of WWII Detroit has a Thanksgiving Day Parade that ends with Santa Claus getting a key to

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