Frederick Health Hospice

04/03/2026

Alison J Bomba, PsyD, LLC, Hospice Board Member, continues to grow her efforts to support our local community!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Alison J. Bomba to the Frederick Health Development Council Special Gifts Committee!

Dr. Bomba is a local psychologist, author, speaker, and member of Frederick Health’s Good Samaritan Circle of Life. She is deeply committed to supporting the well-being of others as a member of the board of Frederick Health Hospice and a volunteer for Camp Jamie, providing an array of hospice grief programs for students in grades 1-12.

Dr. Bomba and her husband, Tate Safford, became members of the Good Samaritan Circle of Life "...because donating to Frederick Health and Frederick Health Hospice provides essential services that touch every corner of our community." We’re excited to have her passion and dedication helping to advance the mission of Frederick Health and Frederick Health Hospice. Welcome, Dr. Bomba!

03/30/2026

This year’s National Doctors’ Day theme is “Honor the Calling” — and we couldn’t agree more.

At Frederick Health Hospice, we are grateful for individuals like Dr. Elena Iarikova, who guide patients and families through hospice and end-of-life care in Montgomery County.

Thank you, Dr. Elena Iarikova, for all you do!

03/30/2026

This year’s National Doctors’ Day theme is “Honor the Calling” — and we couldn’t agree more.

At Frederick Health Hospice, we are grateful for individuals like Dr. McDonald, who guide patients and families through hospice and end-of-life care.

Thank you, Dr. McDonald, for all you do!

03/28/2026

Courageous conversations about planning ahead aren’t always easy, but they can bring peace of mind. Talking with loved ones about what matters most at the end of life helps ensure your voice is heard.

The Conversation Project provides thoughtful resources to help you begin. Even small steps can ease stress and offer clarity for you and those you love.

https://theconversationproject.org

03/25/2026

One of our hospice volunteers recently arrived at the Kline House just as a patient had died, his family still gathered around him waiting for the funeral home. Not knowing what to play, she played “Somewhere over the Rainbow” — until his daughter quietly slipped her a note asking for one song: "Jesus Loves Me." Her dad's favorite.

The volunteer sang it through. And when the funeral home came, she sang it again — one last time, as he was carried out.

"I know it meant a lot to his daughter," she said simply.

These are the moments that remind us: caring for someone doesn't end at death. It continues in the songs we sing, the memories we keep, and the small, tender acts that say — you were loved.

03/24/2026

We understand the power of pet therapy 🥰🦮

03/23/2026

We are grateful to our generous community members who organize fundraisers and donate the proceeds to Hospice. Their generosity helps ensure that hospice care is available to everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay. Organizations like these are deeply invested in Frederick and these donations support the Kline House, Camp Jamie and bereavement services, Veterans Program, and Music Therapy.

Asian American Center of Frederick, Francis Scott Key Antique Car Club, Inc., Handmade for Hospice at Oktoberfest at Schifferstadt, The Knight Brothers Good News Concert, Colonial Jewelers, Nancy Collins Memorial Charity Golf Outing, Dublin Roasters Coffee, Frederick Social, Twisted Rodz of Maryland Rally in the Back Alley, American Iron Speed-n-Cycle Miles for Mercy Poker Run

03/13/2026

Camp Jamie overnight camp is coming up in May! This camp is for students in grades 1-8 who have had a significant loss of a loved one. This impactful weekend includes arts-based activities, interaction with support animals, a campfire, music-based activities, and a drum circle. This camp has no cost and provides a safe and supportive space for grieving children to express their feelings and connect with others. Applications due by April 24, 2026 and can be completed here: https://form.jotform.com/253424317501145

For questions, please call 240-566-3030 Bereavement or email griefsupport@frederick.health

03/09/2026

We bring hospice and palliative care services to you or your loved one — wherever home may be.

03/08/2026

March is National Social Work Month and this year's theme is "Uplift. Defend. Transform." We are lucky to have some of the very best!

Our social workers play an intricate role in supporting palliative care patients who are coping with chronic illnesses, hospice patients and their families in the final moments of life and grieving loved ones throughout the community. Between emotionally tough conversations and resource connection, social workers are there as a compassionate guide to "uplift, defend, and transform" patients, families, and our community.

Please visit NASW for more information about social workers' impact: https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Month/Social-Work-Month-2026