Carolina Caring

04/28/2026

Every April, the Lunch recognizes our volunteers for their outstanding Years of Service and the many ways they have contributed time and talents to the of .

We were honored to celebrate the following individuals during events in and Counties:

35 Years of Service: Mary Hudson

30 Years of Service: Nancy Bumgarner; Guylene Lutz; Jimmy Lutz; Bessie Kanipe; and Becky Yount

25 Years of Service: Beth Bowman; Sharon Bynum; Brenda Groce; and Joyce Stinson

20 Years of Service: Peggi Parlier; Reba Reinhardt; and Nina Rome (not pictured)

15 Years of Service: Horace Love; Cathy Wesson; and Anne Kaul

Thank you to all who joined us in lifting up these dedicated, kindhearted volunteers and their commitment to helping us provide care to patients & families facing .

04/24/2026

We are so to have a generous who supports our mission to provide , high-quality care to all!

04/22/2026

We hope that "Aging Well" inspired our community to put their first!

Hosted by in partnership with the Town of Drexel and Grow with Drexel, "Aging Well" created spaces to promote healthy, balanced lifestyles for aging populations.

Alongside 22 incredible vendors, our team met with more than 100 visitors to share health education and professional resources to live fully and age well.

Thank you to Tamika Garrison, Director of Faith & Community Relations, Carolina Caring, and all of the vendors who participated in and supported this event.

04/21/2026

recognizes every volunteer as a special part of our team. We are honored to have volunteers like Becky.

A familiar face at , Becky has been a hospice volunteer for 30 years. Becky has grown with us - she remembers serving in our organization's first building - and has helped countless experience joy through friendship, listening to music, sharing hobbies, and much more.

Discover about Carolina Caring's mission to provide to all patients and families facing by visiting carolinacaring.org or by calling 828.466.0466.

04/17/2026

We are hiring in Davie County!

is seeking nurses, CNAs, chaplains, and social workers to expand a Homecare Team based in . Full-Time, Part-Time Benefit Eligible, and On-Call positions are available.

Build a healthcare career where leads, employees matter, and everyone shares in the mission to provide high-quality care for serious illness.

Carolina Caring is the leading nonprofit care provider recognized for its award-winning Culture of Caring. The organization has received and has been named Modern Healthcare's "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for seven years in a row.

Discover more about our mission and apply for an open position:

Carolina Caring is ranked in Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work. We offer competitive pay, amazing benefits and opportunities for advancement.

04/16/2026

Advance Care Planning doesn't have to be complicated.

Making future decisions can start as a conversation with loved ones. When you plan ahead of time, you give loved ones peace of mind and ensure that your medical care will reflect your and .

is proud to offer Advance Care Planning resources and education to guide you in making these medical decisions for the future.

Not sure where to begin? Call 828.466.0466 or visit carolinacaring.org/community-engagement-and-support/ to connect with Carolina Caring and learn more.

04/15/2026

We 💙 our volunteers!

Meet Nancy, a dedicated who has served alongside us for 30 years.

At Carolina Caring, recognizes every volunteer as a special part of our team. We are honored to have volunteers like Nancy, whose acts of compassion, kindness, and service share in our mission to support patients and families facing .

Interested in making a meaningful difference across your ? Learn more about becoming a Volunteer at Carolina Caring by visiting https://lnkd.in/eEzYBikW or email volunteer@carolinacaring.org.

04/13/2026

Flights & Bites is still a few days away, but you can browse these items now!

To learn more about Foundation and how your support directly contributes to care services for and families facing serious illness, visit carolinacaring.org/our-foundation/

Thank you for supportingFlights & Bites 2026!We are ever so grateful for your support of our mission to provide high quality care to all we serve, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.  We couldn't continue the work that we do without you ... our amazing community partners!

04/10/2026

is proud to spotlight Kelly Tate, CAVNC, BA, Vice President of the Patient & Caregiver Experience.

Since joining Carolina Caring in 2010, Tate has guided and enhanced programs that foster a patient experience built on empathy, equity, and service excellence.

She initiated and continues to oversee Carolina Caring’s Program, which has grown to include Veteran pinning ceremonies, Veterans Coffee Connection (community group), the “Walk-A-Mile” virtual group, and other educational/support programs catered to our nation’s and their families.

She also oversees the Department, Hospice services, and and healing support for all ages.

Tate earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and holds the Certified Administrator of Volunteers in North Carolina (CAVNC) credential. She is an active board member of the Women's Resource Center of Hickory, member of The Beryl Institute, and former board member of The Conflict Resolution Center.

04/07/2026

Congratulations to Carolina Caring Social Worker Christie Mullins on receiving the Top 3 "Social Worker of the Year" Nomination by GHRG - Gaston Healthcare Resource Group!

Mullins was selected among social workers throughout , , and Counties. She was recognized during an Appreciation Celebration Dinner at The Barn At Blue Sky Farm.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the Carolina Caring team!

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04/03/2026

Counselor Sarah Mumford, MT-BC presented at the annual Southeastern Region Conference of the American Music Therapy Association, Inc.

Mumford shared the theories and expertise that led her to develop a three-hour course, “Leaving a Legacy Through Song: Songwriting in the End of Life”.

The course encourages fellow therapists to integrate empathy and vulnerability into care.

“I feel there is so much to be gleaned from walking alongside those who are trying to navigate life after loss,” shares Mumford. “As professionals, we’re taught that it’s not okay to be vulnerable with the people we serve. My hope is that this course dispels that belief and encourages us to reframe that thought, recognizing that vulnerability is what connects us to the people we serve.”

A Board-Certified Music Therapist with nine years of and care experience, Mumford has worked in areas of cancer survivorship, grief care, and veterans care. Mumford is also a singer-songwriter with a passion for music’s ability to change lives and transform therapeutic work. We are honored to have her on the Bereavement team.