Hospices

Jet Health, Inc. Acquires Signal Home Health & Hospice in San Antonio, Texas

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Jet Health, Inc. , a leading regional provider of home health and hospice services, announced today the acquisition of Signal Home Health & Hospice , a San Antonio, Texas-based company.

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  • Jet Health, Inc. , a leading regional provider of home health and hospice services, announced today the acquisition of Signal Home Health & Hospice , a San Antonio, Texas-based company.
  • Jet Health got its start in Texas, and we have been looking for opportunities to build density in the state by acquiring quality providers.
  • San Antonio is the second-largest market in Texas, and the Signal Home Health & Hospice acquisition provides us the ability to further expand our presence throughout the state.
  • Signal Home Health & Hospice Owner Robert McDowell added: I spent more than ten years building our company into a provider of quality home health and hospice services.

Agape Care Group Acquires Serenity Hospice, Expanding Its Presence Across 52 Counties in the State of Georgia

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Agape Care Group (Agape Care), a portfolio company of The Vistria Group , announced today that it has acquired Serenity Hospice Care , based in Dublin, Georgia.

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  • Agape Care Group (Agape Care), a portfolio company of The Vistria Group , announced today that it has acquired Serenity Hospice Care , based in Dublin, Georgia.
  • In January of this year, the South Carolina-based Agape Care expanded to the Augusta, Georgia, area serving 12 counties.
  • We are excited to partner with the mission-driven team at Agape Care, said Chad Hutcheson, former chief executive officer and owner of Serenity Hospice Care.
  • As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves more than 1,800 patients across South Carolina and Georgia.

VITAS® Healthcare Brings Compassionate Hospice Care to Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Panama City

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Monday, June 21, 2021

PANAMA CITY, Fla., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hospice patients and their families throughout a six-county area of Northern Florida can now experience high-acuity, inpatient hospice care at the new eight-bed VITAS Suites at Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Panama City.

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  • PANAMA CITY, Fla., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hospice patients and their families throughout a six-county area of Northern Florida can now experience high-acuity, inpatient hospice care at the new eight-bed VITAS Suites at Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Panama City.
  • "This enhanced level of hospice care represents another step in our community's inspiring recovery from the 2018 devastation of Hurricane Michael," said Marianne Martin, administrator at Community Health and Rehabilitation.
  • "Since the day VITAS came to Panama City, they have provided invaluable support to our community time and time again," according to Martin.
  • VITAS began providing hospice care in a six-county Panama City area in July 2020 in patients' homes or their preferred care settings.

The Pennant Group Acquires California Hospice Provider

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

EAGLE, Idaho, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG), the parent company of the Pennant group of affiliated home health, hospice, home care and senior living companies, today announced that it has acquired the assets of First Call Hospice, which provides hospice services in Sacramento, California.

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  • EAGLE, Idaho, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG), the parent company of the Pennant group of affiliated home health, hospice, home care and senior living companies, today announced that it has acquired the assets of First Call Hospice, which provides hospice services in Sacramento, California.
  • We are pleased to expand our presence in Northern California through this high quality off-market acquisition, said Danny Walker, Pennants Chief Executive Officer.
  • For more than 25 years, First Call Hospice has provided compassionate care to patients and families throughout the Sacramento region, commented Brent Guerisoli, President of Pennant.
  • Mr. Guerisoli reaffirmed that Pennant continues to pursue opportunities to acquire home health, hospice, home care and senior living businesses throughout the United States.

St. Croix Hospice Expands Care in Wisconsin with Hudson Branch

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The hospice team in this location serves Hudson proper and surrounding communities, expanding the reach of St. Croix Hospice in western Wisconsin.

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  • The hospice team in this location serves Hudson proper and surrounding communities, expanding the reach of St. Croix Hospice in western Wisconsin.
  • "The St. Croix Hospice Hudsonbranch is a team of exceptional hospice professionals who continue our tradition of excellent care in their communities," said Heath Bartness, CEO.
  • St. Croix Hospice has maintained uninterrupted hospice services during the recent pandemic to support patients, families and residential facility partners.
  • St. Croix Hospice specializes exclusively in hospice with a care model tailored to the unique needs of hospice patients and their families.

VNA Signs Agreement to Sell Home Health and Hospice Services to Amedisys

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'OMAHA, Neb., May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), a 125-year-old nonprofit that delivers quality home health and hospice care in Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA, today announced they have signed an agreement to transition home health and hospice operations to Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED); a leading provider of home health, hospice, and personal care.

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  • b'OMAHA, Neb., May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), a 125-year-old nonprofit that delivers quality home health and hospice care in Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA, today announced they have signed an agreement to transition home health and hospice operations to Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED); a leading provider of home health, hospice, and personal care.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThis was our original mission, and there is still tremendous need in our community.
  • More than 2,900 hospitals and 78,000 physicians nationwide have chosen Amedisys as a partner in post-acute care.
  • Founded in 1982, headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA with an executive office in Nashville, TN, Amedisys is a publicly held company.

ANX Hospice Care Expands to the East Bay, Names Lucille Faciane, RN, as New Administrator

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ANX Holdings, one of the fastest growing home care companies in the Bay Area, today announced the expansion of its ANX Hospice Care division to the East Bay, covering both Contra Costa and Alameda counties.\nLeading the charge is newly appointed Hospice Administrator, Lucille Faciane, RN.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ANX Holdings, one of the fastest growing home care companies in the Bay Area, today announced the expansion of its ANX Hospice Care division to the East Bay, covering both Contra Costa and Alameda counties.\nLeading the charge is newly appointed Hospice Administrator, Lucille Faciane, RN.
  • She previously served as Director of Hospice for ANX, and prior to that was Director of Patient Care Administrator for a national hospice agency overseeing a census of 500 patients a day.\nLucille says, "At ANX Hospice care, we have a great team with a natural gift to help people and provide compassion, support, and care.
  • And with the leadership of Lucille, we are poised to elevate hospice care to the highest level and create a unique and compassionate experience for all.
  • Visit anxlife.com/careers for current job listings.\nFor more information about ANX Hospice Care, visit anxhospicecare.com .\nANX Hospice Care provides compassionate care for patients with a life-limiting conditionwith a focus on caring not curingalong with support and end-of-life education for family members and caregivers.

Chapters Health Foundation Raises More than $62K at Sixth Annual Hospice Open Golf Tournament

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

b'TAMPA, Fla., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chapters Health Foundation is elated to report the fabulous results of the 2021 Hospice Open.

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  • b'TAMPA, Fla., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chapters Health Foundation is elated to report the fabulous results of the 2021 Hospice Open.
  • "\nIn addition to the tournament, the 2021 Hospice Open featured a series of contests including Hot Shot, Sponsored by JanusHR.
  • Chapters Health Foundation provides more than $2.5 million annually in charity care in order to continue to meet the needs of patients and families who cannot afford hospice services.
  • Chapters Health Foundation also provides $1.3 million in funding for the provision of grief support across Chapters Health and more than $1 million to assist with underfunded pediatric and adult palliative care services.

St. Croix Hospice expands care in Iowa with addition of Sioux City location

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b'SIOUX CITY, Iowa, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix Hospice has expanded service inIowa with the addition of a new location in Sioux City which enables the agency to serve more communities throughout Siouxland.\n"The St. Croix Hospice Sioux City office is a natural extension of our Iowateam, and allows us to expand our services to more communities in the area" says Mandy Cosgwell, RN, CHPN, St. Croix Hospice Chief Clinical Officer.

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  • b'SIOUX CITY, Iowa, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix Hospice has expanded service inIowa with the addition of a new location in Sioux City which enables the agency to serve more communities throughout Siouxland.\n"The St. Croix Hospice Sioux City office is a natural extension of our Iowateam, and allows us to expand our services to more communities in the area" says Mandy Cosgwell, RN, CHPN, St. Croix Hospice Chief Clinical Officer.
  • Croix Hospice has maintained uninterrupted hospice services during the recent pandemic to support patients, families and residential facility partners.
  • Croix Hospice specializes exclusively in hospice with a care model tailored to the unique needs of hospice patients and their families.
  • St. Croix Hospice teams take pride in partnering with families and community providers to ensure a dignified end-of-life transition.\nSt.

Jennifer Lemere, St. Croix Hospice Director Of Integration, Selected As Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Health Care Hero Honoree

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Paul Business Journal launched the Health Care Heroes awards this year to recognize individuals in the Twin Cities for putting innovation, care, dedication and compassion to work to improve the human condition.

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  • Paul Business Journal launched the Health Care Heroes awards this year to recognize individuals in the Twin Cities for putting innovation, care, dedication and compassion to work to improve the human condition.
  • Jennifer began her career at St. Croix Hospice in 2013 as an RN, providing direct care for hospice patients and their loved ones in the Twin Cities.
  • Jennifer was nominated for the Health Care Hero award specifically because of her leadership in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • In January 2021, Jennifer was promoted to St. Croix Hospice Director of Integration where she now welcomes new teams to the St. Croix Hospice family, leading them through their first several months with the agency.