Croí Health

12/22/2025

The holidays can bring unique challenges for those navigating long-term illness. On our blog, we offer tips for caregivers who may be supporting loved ones this season. Click to read more.

The holidays can be challenging for those with serious illnesses. Discover five compassionate strategies to support them and create meaningful celebrations.

12/22/2025

The 2025/2026 edition of our Call to Care magazine has begun to reach mailboxes across the region. Our first cover as Croí Health features an impressive group of women who stand by our mission with dedication, enthusiasm, and generosity.

Inside the issue, we celebrate the advancements our team has made this year, the people who make it all possible, and the future of where our non-profit is headed.

If you would like to receive a copy, please contact lsilvia@croihealth.org.

12/18/2025

Residents at our Pat Roche Hospice Home received handmade holiday blankets and holiday gingerbread houses for the lobby thanks to the generosity of the students of Derby Academy and the Derby Serves program.

Pictured are Bernadette Ward, Director of the Pat Roche Hospice Home and Britt Gammell, Co-Chair of Derby Serves.

12/15/2025

Croí Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Nicholas Csikesz as Hospice and Palliative Medical Director. Dr. Csikesz brings extensive expertise in pulmonary and critical care medicine along with a deep commitment to delivering compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families.

“We are fortunate to add Dr. Csikesz to the Croí Health leadership team,” said CEO Renee McInnes. “His experience and dedication in navigating patients to palliative care and his breadth of experience as an intensivist aligns with our mission to provide our patients with exceptional, compassionate care.”

12/14/2025

As Hanukkah begins at sundown today, Croí Health wishes a joyful celebration to all those celebrating in our community.

12/12/2025

Croí Health is pleased to welcome our new Hospice Chaplain, Rev. Peter-Michael Preble. A pastor, writer, and Certified End-of-Life Doula, he brings decades of experience supporting individuals and families through grief, uncertainty, and transition.

Having served in the U.S. Army for 12 years, he recently honored our veterans in a pinning ceremony. He also serves as a Chaplain for the Quincy and Hull Fire Departments, Assistant Chief Chaplain of the Massachusetts Corps of Fire Chaplains, and Chaplain with the Massachusetts Organized Militia.

Rev. Preble’s steady, compassionate presence is a natural fit for the Croí Health team, and he is already making an impact on our patients.

To learn more about our spiritual care program, please visit croihealth.org/services/spiritual-care

12/10/2025

The Amy Sylvester Award for healthcare excellence is presented annually to two leaders who have made an impact on health care in their communities by way of philanthropy, advocacy, or education.

Our 2025 Amy Sylvester Award recipients are Donna Pineau, PhD, RN, CNE, Member of the Croí Health Board of Directors and Matthew Slater, 3x Superbowl Champion, 10x NFL Pro Bowler, Slater Family Foundation.

We sincerely thank Donna and Matthew (pictured at center) for leading by example with discipline and kindness, advocating for care access, and bridging gaps in our community.

12/05/2025

Croí Health (formerly NVNA and Hospice) was honored to be included on The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe’s 25th annual list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts. Reflecting on the year, we congratulate the South Shore business leaders with whom we shared this recognition for their advancement and achievements:

-Michelle Markowitz, Cardinal Cushing Centers (Hanover)
-Lizanne Kindler, Talbots (Hingham)
-Sarah Valentini, Radius Financial Group (Norwell)
-Claire Spofford, J.Jill (Quincy)
-Lauren C. Solotar, May Institute (Randolph)

12/02/2025

Today is !

This year, our team provided over 200,000 patient visits in the 27 towns we serve. Our daily patient census is at record numbers and with our the philanthropic investment of our community, this continued growth remains possible.

Please consider donating to support our non-profit mission: https://bit.ly/4otpnsf

12/01/2025

We are pleased to announce that as of today, we are officially Croí Health! Our team celebrated before beginning another day of patient care as the same independent, mission-driven non-profit you know and trust.

We invite you to visit our new website, croihealth.org, for more information.