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The power of music therapy

The power of music therapy

The COVID pandemic may be remembered by many as a year of isolation and anxiety. But But for others, music and song delivered moments of comfort and meaning — thanks to our Optage Hospice team, including music therapists Casey Haukos and Valerie Wilk.

Jacob’s story of receiving healing and hope at Folkestone

Jacob’s story of receiving healing and hope at Folkestone

Meet Dr. Jacob Gayle. His inspiring journey of physical and spiritual transformation at Folkestone leads us into Holy Week — when, as a Christian ministry, we reflect on Christ’s passion and celebrate his resurrection.

Gaining independence thanks to a move to assisted living

Gaining independence thanks to a move to assisted living

Meeting people where they are at is important to us. That’s why, in a recent interview with a mother and daughter, we felt blessed to hear their inspiring testimony. After moving to assisted living, Patsy gained independence while her daughter Lisa gained peace of mind.

Finding God in the real-life stories of others

Finding God in the real-life stories of others

We invite you to take a peek inside our staff devotional series. Reflecting on John 14, Hospice Chaplain Steve Richards writes, "I've started looking for where God is showing up in the lives of my clients."

Crying out to God who listens

Crying out to God who listens

We invite you to take a peek inside our staff devotional series. Today Pastor Keith Lomen urges us to keep crying out to God. God hears us - just as, in Mark 10, Jesus heard and healed Bartimaeus.

Eat the rainbow

Eat the rainbow

Today we recognize National Nutrition Month and give a shout out to our nearly 1,500 PHS employees who work in Nutrition & Culinary Services! The team challenges us to focus on eating a variety of nutritious foods every day. So go ahead, eat the rainbow!

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