Harbor Healthcare System

04/29/2026

🌟 Gratitude Alert! 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to our cherished patient's loved one who took the time to share their review! Your words inspire us and fuel our commitment to delivering the best possible hospice experience. We are honored to be able to serve you.

Thank you for being a part of our community and for choosing us.

04/28/2026

Lighting The Path: Grief, Love, and Moving Forward: Jason Rosenthal on Life After Loss

In this deeply moving episode of Lighting the Path, Jerry Fenter sits down with Jason Rosenthal—attorney turned therapist, author, and widower of acclaimed writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal.

Just ten days before her death from ovarian cancer in 2017, Amy published a now-viral New York Times essay titled “You May Want to Marry My Husband.”

In this deeply moving episode of Lighting the Path, Jerry Fenter sits down with Jason Rosenthal—attorney turned therapist, author, and widower of acclaimed writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Just ten days before her death from ovarian cancer in 2017, Amy published a now-viral New York Times essay title...

04/23/2026

⭐Weekly Spotlight⭐

We love having the opportunity to share each week about our team members that have been with us over 10 years!

Nora Rincon began her journey on November 12, 2014, and has been working here for over 10 years. She is a Registered Nurse for Harbor Hospice of Southeast Houston GIP. We are grateful for the tremendous time and energy you have spent being a part of our team over the years. In healthcare, finding people you can count on is essential. Your dedication and hard work are greatly appreciated.

Kind words from a fellow co-worker:
Nora is a very smart and hard-working nurse. I wish her nothing but the best in all her endeavors. Harbor has been lucky to have her.

04/18/2026

Myth vs. Fact – Hospice Can’t Help with Anxiety

🛑 Myth: Hospice only treats pain, not anxiety or fear.
✅ Fact: Hospice helps manage anxiety, fear, agitation, and emotional distress through medical and emotional support.

💙 Comfort includes peace of mind.

For more information, please call 855.542.7267 or complete a request by clicking this link below.
https://fs23.formsite.com/mstrayhorn/vhfcnjips3/index.html

04/16/2026

⭐Weekly Spotlight⭐

We love having the opportunity to share each week about our team members that have been with us over 10 years!

Margo Barnett began her journey on October 22, 2015, and has been working here for over 10 years. She is a Certified Nurse Assistant for Harbor Hospice of East Texas. We are grateful for the tremendous time and energy you have spent being a part of our team over the years. In healthcare, finding people you can count on is essential. Your dedication and hard work are greatly appreciated.

Kind words from a fellow co-worker:
Margo is a quiet hero. All of her patients love her. She is dependable, and her patients and their families know that. Margo trains many of the new hires due to her work ethic and patient care. She is quick to report any changes in the patient’s condition, and every patient and their family compliment her.

04/14/2026

Lighting the Path: Grief Support in Your Pocket - How Technology Provides Comfort with Help Texts

Melissa Lunardini, Chief Clinical Officer at Help Texts, talks about transforming grief support through technology. Melissa explains the clinical philosophy behind Help Texts, the models that guide message design, and how the service helps normalize ongoing grief through timely, compassionate communication.

In this episode of Lighting the Path, host Jerry Fenter talks with Melissa Lunardini, Chief Clinical Officer at Help Texts, about transforming grief support through technology. Help Texts is a pioneering service that sends thoughtful, personalized messages to people experiencing grief and loss .....

04/11/2026

Myth vs. Fact – Hospice Means No Emergencies

🛑 Myth: Families must call 911 during emergencies.
✅ Fact: Hospice provides 24/7 on-call support, helping manage symptoms at home and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.

💙 You stay in control.

For more information, please call 855.542.7267 or complete a request by clicking this link below.
https://fs23.formsite.com/mstrayhorn/vhfcnjips3/index.html

04/09/2026

⭐Weekly Spotlight⭐

We love having the opportunity to share each week about our team members that have been with us over 10 years!

Phyllis Marve began her journey on September 21, 2015, and has been working here for over 10 years. She is a Licensing Specialist for Harbor Healthcare System. We are grateful for the tremendous time and energy you have spent being a part of our team over the years. In healthcare, finding people you can count on is essential. Your dedication and hard work are greatly appreciated.

Kind words from a fellow co-worker:
Phyllis has been a valued member of Harbor Healthcare and continues to be a tremendous asset to the company. She is hardworking, dependable, and always willing to assist with any task asked of her. It is truly a pleasure to work with Phyllis, and I am sincerely grateful for all that she does.

04/04/2026

Myth vs. Fact – Hospice Is Only Short-Term

🛑 Myth: Hospice only lasts a few weeks.
✅ Fact: Many patients receive hospice care for months, benefiting from ongoing comfort and support.

💙 Earlier care often means better care.

For more information, please call 855.542.7267 or complete a request by clicking this link below.
https://fs23.formsite.com/mstrayhorn/vhfcnjips3/index.html