If you need help with your computer, want to order supplies, or simply a friendly conversation, the staff at NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care go to Giselle Moreno. The NJHealth Program Coordinator wears many hats, including scheduling our Certified Home Health Aides, ordering equipment and supplies for patients, and Information Technology assistance. She also helps with spiritual care support.  “Anything that is needed I will try to help,” she says with her signature war

To say that a good time was had by all is an understatement. The NJ Health staff, family, friends and volunteers had a magical time at the 2025 Christmas Parade Watch Party Saturday November 29th on Landis Avenue. We were one of the first events at the new Vineland Convention Center. Since pictures say a thousand words... here are scenes from this year's holiday party. Thank you to the NJ Health Team and their families for their energy, time and talent in creating an award-

Just for fun... and a chance to win a $50 Wawa Gift Card take this short Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz. No strings attached.  You can even look up the answers. Plus, even if you don't win, we'll give you the answers. All participants will be entered into the gift card drawing. Deadline November 30 Click on this link to give it a try. Thanksgiving Trivia

Many people do not get the support they need and are entitled because they do not understand or fear the word “hospice”.  If you or a loved one struggling with serious illnesses or terminal diagnosis hospice care can provide much-needed support and comfort. “At the end of life, patients and their families are often faced with many challenges - both physical and emotional,” explained Suzanne Martinelli, administrator and CEO at NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care. “They are

Caring for an aging or ill-loved one is a selfless act of love and responsibility.  It can be rewarding to help others, yet it also can be stressful. The demands of caregiving can cause burnout. As a caregiver you may find it difficult to take time to care for yourself, but it is essential. Juggling work and family responsibilities will drain you of energy.  "You can 't pour from an empty cup." is a metaphor that sums up the importance of self-care.    Yes, caring for yoursel

Ottilie Parsons always wanted to be a nurse. It was the perfect professional fit for her demeanor, kindness and intelligence.  For 20 years she was happy caring for the patients in the Operating Rooms at Hahnemann, Christiana and AtlantiCare. Tending to both their physical needs and emotional concerns, she made a difference with every hand she held and every interaction, one patient at a time. It was good. She was content and professionally fulfilled. Yet soon she would make

Play checkers and make a difference a difference to a hospice patient in your community. NJ Health is looking for people who are willing share their time, talent and compassion with hospice patients. Your volunteer service will fit your schedule and interests, and visit assignments are your choice. Both patients and their families appreciate hospice volunteer visits as it provides a welcome break in the day. Simple conversation, a game of checkers, or a cup of coffee means s

The holidays can be a celebrated and bring joy even when facing a terminal diagnosis, The NJHealth Hospice and Palliative Care team members Julia Hertz, RN case manager, and Elizabeth Parkinson LPN help patient Janet Lesperance of Sewell decorate for the holidays. The holidays often bring warmth, tradition, and togetherness, but when a loved one is facing a terminal diagnosis, this season can also bring intense emotion, uncertainty, and sadness. The joyful anticipation of the

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