The Denver Hospice

02/07/2026

Team spirit was on full display yesterday afternoon as Care Synergy and The Denver Hospice hosted a football tailgate party. Colleagues came together to enjoy a potluck lunch, test their knowledge with Super Bowl trivia, and share plenty of laughs as we get ready for the big game this weekend.

Events like this highlight what makes our workplace special: strong connections, shared experiences, and a team that genuinely enjoys spending time together. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a great event.

02/06/2026

We’re excited to share that the Denver Hospice website has a fresh new look!

Our updated website is designed to better reflect who we are, make it easier to find information and resources, and highlight the compassionate care our team provides every day. Whether you’re looking for support, learning about our services, or exploring ways to get involved, we hope the new site feels welcoming, clear, and helpful.

Take a moment to explore the updates—we’d love for you to check it out!

As Denver’s first hospice and one of the nation’s first hospices, The Denver Hospice has spent over 40 years guiding individuals and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of advanced illness.

01/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Kerry McLaughlin, MS, RN, NEA-BC, CNL, as Vice President of Clinical Services at The Denver Hospice.

“Kerry is a leader who understands how to support care teams while maintaining the highest standards of quality,” said Ben Marcantonio, President of The Denver Hospice.

“I’m honored to join an organization so deeply committed to compassionate, patient-centered care,” Kerry shared. “I look forward to supporting the teams who care for patients and families every day.”

We’re excited to welcome Kerry to The Denver Hospice family!

01/23/2026

We’re excited to welcome Julienne (Julie) Bemski, DO as the new Medical Director of The Denver Hospice. Julie started her new position January 20, 2026.

“Julie brings both clinical excellence and a deeply human approach to care,” said Ben Marcantonio, President of The Denver Hospice. “She understands that hospice care is about dignity, compassion, and being present when it matters most.”

“I’m honored to join an organization so deeply committed to supporting patients and families,” Dr. Bemski shared. “Providing comfort and compassionate care during serious illness is a responsibility I hold close to my heart.”

Outside of work, Julie enjoys hiking Colorado’s trails with her father and dog and spending time with her husband and young son.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Bemski to The Denver Hospice!

01/22/2026

January is National Thank You Month, and we have so much to be thankful for.

Our compassionate staff. Our generous donors and volunteers. Our supportive community. And especially the families who give us the honor of caring for their loved ones. Thank you for trusting The Denver Hospice—it means everything to us.

12/23/2025

The spirit of giving was on full display this holiday season thanks to the generosity of employees from Care Synergy, The Denver Hospice, and Colorado Visiting Nurse Association. Through employee-led efforts, teams organized a toy drive, a clothing drive, a blood drive, and delivered all the fixings for a holiday meal to families and patients in need. Giving back is at the heart of who we are, and this season made that clear.

12/09/2025

Today Is The Day!

Celebrate Colorado Gives Day today by supporting our mission to encircle those facing advanced illness with unprecedented levels of comfort, compassion and expertise.

Donate at coloradogives.org/organization/Denverhospice and help us make a difference.

12/08/2025

Tomorrow, December 9, is Colorado Gives Day—your chance to make a lasting difference right here in our community. Join thousands of Coloradans in this statewide wave of generosity!

We need your support now more than ever to continue providing compassionate, dignified care to those who rely on us.

Here’s how you can make an impact and be entered to win prizes:

• Donate $100 or more on Colorado Gives Day and you’ll be entered to win a $400 Southwest Airlines voucher. One winner will be announced every hour!
• All donors who give $100 or more throughout the day will also be entered to win a bonus round-trip ticket after midnight.

And you don’t have to wait—early giving is open now!

How to Give Today:

Visit: coloradogives.org/organization/Denverhospice

Click “Donate”

Choose one-time or monthly (monthly gifts are automatically matched!)

Thank you for supporting compassionate care in our community.

12/03/2025

Congratulations are in order for The Denver Hospice South Team, who were awarded After.com’s Guardian Angel Award. The team received multiple (and well deserved) nominations for their high quality and compassionate work. Huge kudos to the South Team and the amazing care you give to our community!

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday may be just one day—but your generosity can go even further here in Colorado.

Early Giving for Colorado Gives Day is officially underway! Now through December 9, every donation to The Denver Hospice goes even further thanks to a $1M+ Incentive Fund from Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank.

Let’s carry the Giving Tuesday spirit forward and support the patients and families who rely on our compassionate care.

Double Your Impact
Start a new monthly donation and Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first gift up to $100 (up to $250K across all nonprofits).

How to Give:
1️⃣ Visit coloradogives.org/organization/Denverhospice
2️⃣ Click Donate — choose one-time or monthly
3️⃣ Monthly gifts automatically receive a match!

Colorado Gives Day reminds us how powerful community generosity can be.

Thank you for helping us continue our mission of compassionate, dignified care.

11/21/2025

Early Giving for Colorado Gives Day is officially underway!

Now through December 9, your gift to The Denver Hospice goes even further thanks to a $1M+ Incentive Fund from Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank.

The more our community raises, the greater the impact for the patients and families we serve.

Double Your Impact!

Set up a new monthly donation and Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first gift, up to $100 (up to $250K across all nonprofits).

How to Give:
1️⃣ Go to coloradogives.org/organization/Denverhospice
2️⃣ Click Donate — choose one-time or monthly
3️⃣ Monthly gifts receive an automatic match!

Colorado Gives Day reminds us how powerful generosity can be.

Thank you for helping us continue our mission of compassionate care.

11/19/2025

Meet Jack, an engineer who helped make history. After deciding on a career change while living in Baton Rouge, he packed up, moved to Boulder, and went on to work on several Apollo missions, including Apollo 13 and Apollo 14.

Jack was part of the team responsible for the design and implementation of the spacecraft’s oxygen tank system. Students of history, and fans of the movie, know that during the Apollo 13 mission one of the spacecraft’s oxygen tanks exploded because of damaged wiring insulation. The sudden loss of oxygen and power forced the crew to abort their lunar landing and use the Lunar Module as a lifeboat to make the long journey home.

Although Jack’s team was not responsible for the wiring insulation itself, he was tasked with investigating exactly what had gone wrong. Carefully examining the detailed records kept by every company involved in the design and installation of the tanks, Jack was able to identify the precise moment and location where the faulty insulation had been created.

Although Jack received accolades for his work on other Apollo missions, including a commemorative certificate for the part he played in Apollo 14, he views Apollo 13 as his most remarkable success. The dedication of so many people working together to uncover the cause of the faulty insulation and to ensure that such a problem would never happen again still fills him with pride and awe 55 years later.

The experience also reinforced two of Jack’s lifelong beliefs: think everything through carefully, and never overlook the small details.

Jack’s stories offer a fascinating glimpse into one of humankind’s greatest achievements. We at The Denver Hospice are honored that he shared them with us and encourage everyone reading this story to think of Jack’s remarkable legacy and the part he played in carrying humanity’s dreams beyond our own world each time you look up and see the Moon shining above.

Pictured below: Jack Burman (far left) and the team that helped put humans on the moon, and Jack’s Commemorative Certificate for his work on the Apollo missions