Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc.

10/31/2025

You’re Invited: 6th Annual Community Breakfast

Come be part of a morning that celebrates hope, compassion, and community.
Together, we’ll honor the incredible impact of hospice care—the moments of comfort, courage, and connection that touch so many lives every single day.
Hear powerful, heartfelt stories from families, staff, volunteers, and community members whose lives have been forever changed by hospice care. Their words remind us that love and dignity are at the heart of every journey.

This inspiring event will be co-moderated by Eric Gatsik, President & CEO of Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, and Heather Bell-Meyer, President & CEO of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.
Through open conversation and shared experience, you’ll witness the strength, compassion, and humanity that define our hospice mission.

Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, meaningful conversation, and a chance to connect with others who believe deeply in the power of care and community.

📅 Wednesday, November 5
🕣 Registration: 8:30 AM
🕘 Program: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 The Barn at Villa Venezia
2278 Goshen Turnpike, Middletown, NY

✨ Reserve your seat today and be inspired:

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10/28/2025

Help the Hudson Valley Food Bank! They need our support now as a government shutdown threatens crucial SNAP benefits. Please donate or share their appeal to prevent a massive hunger crisis in our community.

On November 1, millions of Americans - including over 307,000 families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities in the Regional Food Bank's service area - will lose access to SNAP benefits (food stamps) as the federal government shutdown halts funding.

These people will turn to the Regional Food Bank and our network of partner pantries to keep themselves and their families fed.

For every meal provided by a food bank, SNAP provides 12 meals. Sustaining service at that level is simply untenable for the Regional Food Bank and other food banks across the country.
Please support our efforts with a donation today. Your gift will provide nourishing meals to neighbors in need.

Donate Now: https://ow.ly/6zCs50XiwuS

10/25/2025

Happy 98th Birthday to Mr. William Kaplan!

Your decades of generosity and steadfast support for Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties — and so many organizations across our community — have touched countless lives. From life’s first moments to its final chapter, your commitment to ensuring access to quality healthcare and education has been a guiding force for our region. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do every day.

And congratulations to the Newburgh Armory Unity Center on your 15th Anniversary!
Your work continues to inspire and strengthen our community.

10/24/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to Orange Bank & Trust

We are deeply touched by the generosity of Orange Bank & Trust who has donated $4,000 in support of our mission to provide compassionate Hospice and Palliative care to our community.
Pictured are:

✨ Eric Gatsik, President & CEO
✨ Emily Robisch, Chief Financial Officer
✨ Kathleen Cole, HOSC Board Member & Vice President, Private Banker
✨ John Fracasse, VP/Branch Manager – Newburgh Branch

With multiple locations across the region, Orange Bank & Trust continues to be a trusted neighbor and dedicated partner to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties. Their continued support helps ensure that every patient and family we serve is met with dignity, comfort, and compassion during life’s most tender moments.
Thank you, Orange Bank & Trust, for standing with us, believing in our mission, and helping us care for those who need it most. Your kindness truly makes a difference.

10/17/2025

Stand Up for Hospice Care in New York

Right now, New York has only two for-profit hospice programs—and 39 nonprofit providers that have been serving our communities with compassion, dignity, and heart for decades.

Nonprofit hospices are mission-driven. Every dollar goes back into patient care, family support, and community programs—not into profits. They ensure that care decisions are guided by what’s best for the patient, not the bottom line.

But without action, for-profit hospices could expand, threatening the compassionate, trusted care that nonprofit hospices have built.

We’re joining the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State (HPCANYS) in urging Governor Hochul to sign the Hospice Care Integrity and Oversight Act (A565/S3437) into law.

This vital legislation would prohibit new for-profit hospices from opening or expanding in New York, while protecting the nonprofit providers that always put patients over profit.

🩵 Here’s how you can help:
Call (518) 474-8390 or write to Governor Hochul and share why hospice care must remain about heart, not dollars.

https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form
Encourage your family, friends, and colleagues to do the same.

Together, we can protect the integrity of hospice in New York and ensure that every patient continues to receive care rooted in compassion, community, and mission—not profit.

The Honorable Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York State
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224

10/15/2025

You're Invited: 6th Annual Community Breakfast

Join us for a morning of inspiration, reflection, and connection as we celebrate the incredible impact of hospice care in our community.

Hear heartfelt stories from families, staff, volunteers, and community members about the meaningful moments and compassionate care shared throughout the year. Together, we’ll honor the dignity, love, and support that hospice brings to so many lives.

This uplifting event will be co-moderated by Eric Gatsik, President & CEO of Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, and Heather Bell-Meyer, President & CEO of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce.
Through open conversation and real experiences, you’ll gain insight into the powerful connections formed through hospice—from those who provide care to those who receive it.

Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, inspiring dialogue, and the opportunity to connect with others who share a deep belief in compassion and community.

📅 Tuesday, November 5
🕣 Registration: 8:30 AM
🕘 Program: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 The Barn at Villa Venezia
2278 Goshen Turnpike, Middletown, NY

👉 Reserve your seat today:
https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=497519d1-04d5-4686-b492-edefcb7b9437&envId=p-C-CSMQZhSEaqMwOlBnvXHA&zone=usa

10/14/2025

Get ready for a spooktacular evening for the 4th Annual Halloween Costume Party at Nu-Cavu Restaurant on October 25! Join us in supporting Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties as we celebrate with costumes, fun, and compassion. Your presence makes a difference—help us continue providing heartfelt care to families in need. See you there! 🖤🎃 Thanks to RD's Paving Inc. for putting this all together!
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09/23/2025

🍎✨ Shanah Tovah from Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties ✨🍯

As we welcome the new year, we reflect on life, love, and the moments that truly matter.

At Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, we are honored to support families through life’s most tender moments—helping create meaningful memories and ensuring dignity, compassion, and care for every patient.

Wishing our community a sweet, healthy, and hopeful new year.

09/15/2025

✨ Staff Spotlight: Danah Edwards ✨
💻 Meet Danah Edwards, our Support System Analyst and powerhouse behind our data! Danah manages our Electronic Medical Records and creates our Daily Dash, giving treatment teams a real-time snapshot of admissions, patient lists, and caseloads. She is now, also, a wintertime gardener thanks to her new Aero Garden.

🔋 Her work ensures our teams have the information they need to provide smooth, coordinated care—proving that strong data management is essential to the health of our organization and the care we provide.

✅ Data health is organizational health. Send Danah a ♥️ in the comments below!

09/09/2025

‼️ 🇺🇸 Do you have a Veteran in your life as a client, student, patient, colleague, friend, etc?🇺🇸‼️

Friday's FREE, ONLINE training is for you. Don't miss out on gaining insight on what Veterans REALLY want you to know. Register NOW: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=38732fb8-9263-4532-ab4e-f981a115544d&envId=p-C-CSMQZhSEaqMwOlBnvXHA&zone=usa

09/06/2025

✨ Earlier this week, we welcomed Johanna Contreras the District Director & Deputy Chief of Staff for Pat Ryan to our Kaplan Family Hospice Residence.

The visit included a tour of our 11-bed facility, discussions about how the cost of care far exceeds what insurance covers, and got a chance to see firsthand the incredible, compassionate work that happens here every day. 💙

We look forward to growing our relationship of support, advocacy, and community.