CareFirstNY

01/16/2026

We are deeply grateful to Corning Community Impact (Corning Incorporated) for awarding CareFirstNY a $10,000 grant to support our mental health programs and initiatives.

This investment reflects a shared commitment to strengthening and expanding access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care in our community.

Thank you, Corning Community Impact, for your continued belief in our mission 💙💛🧡

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If you or some you know is in need of mental health counseling and support, please reach out to our clinic at (607) 962-3100.

01/14/2026

As hospice providers, we hope the end of life feels less like leaving… and more like being surrounded by peace, comfort, and love 💛

Grateful to for creating and sharing this beautiful animation that helps us imagine that journey.

01/14/2026

As hospice providers, we hope the end of life feels less like leaving… and more like being surrounded by peace, comfort, and love 💛

Grateful to 1924 for creating and sharing this beautiful animation that helps us imagine that journey.

01/13/2026

Many people believe hospice care requires a doctor’s referral—but it doesn’t.

Anyone can start the conversation: family, friends, caregivers, doctors… even the patient themselves.

If you or a loved one is facing serious illness, frequent hospital visits, or growing care needs, you don’t have to wait. One simple call opens the door to comfort, guidance, and compassionate care.

📲(607) 962-3100 | 🌐 www.CareFirstNY.org

01/12/2026

This message comes from a family right here in our community who recently entrusted CareFirstNY with their father’s end-of-life care.

Their words reflect what we strive for every day: honest guidance, compassionate support, and a team that walks beside families through the unknowns of hospice care—so no one has to face them alone.

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If you or someone you love is navigating serious illness and wondering what hospice really looks like, our team is here to talk, answer questions, and help you understand your options.

📞 Call us at (607) 962-3100 or visit CareFirstNY.org to learn more.

01/09/2026

📢 Helpful Resource for Working Caregivers

The New York State Office for the Aging recently shared this guide for working caregivers: https://aging.ny.gov/help-working-caregivers

Many of the families we serve at CareFirstNY are balancing work with caregiving for loved ones facing serious illness, dementia, and/or end-of-life care. Resources like this can help caregivers navigate those responsibilities while still taking care of themselves.

Check it out below ⬇️

Take our survey to better inform your employer about the specific challenges faced by working caregivers.

01/09/2026

We are so grateful to Lugene Mitchell-Hamilton for donating a beautiful collection of handmade busy blankets for our hospice and dementia patients. Thank you for your time, creativity, and kindness 💙💛🧡

Our care teams will use these blankets to bring moments of comfort, connection, and peace to patients who may feel unsettled or confused.

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If you enjoy sewing or crafting and would like to create busy blankets (or similar comfort items) for our patients, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Ashley at volunteer@carefirstny.org to learn more!

01/08/2026

We are grateful to share that CareFirstNY has received a $500 grant from the RCP Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes!

This funding will help strengthen our pastoral care services, allowing us to continue offering spiritual support, presence, and comfort to patients and families during some of life’s most meaningful and challenging moments.

We extend our sincere thanks to the RCP Donor Advised Fund and the Community Foundation for their commitment to compassionate, community-centered care—your generosity makes a meaningful difference.

01/07/2026

Hospice care is about so much more than many people realize.

It’s not just about medications or the final days—it’s about comfort, dignity, and whole-person support for patients and families.

Our newest blog explains what hospice care really looks like, including the medications, equipment, and personal care items that help keep patients comfortable and supported every day.

If you’ve ever had questions—or felt unsure about what hospice involves—this is for you. 💙

Read the full article: https://carefirstny.org/the-care-collective-blog/f/hospice-care-explained-medications-equipment-comfort

When a loved one begins hospice care, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed or unsure about what to expect. Many families worry that hospice is only for the very end of life or that care mainly involves medications. In realit...

01/06/2026

At CareFirstNY, our care doesn’t end when a life does.
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When a patient passes, our hospice support continues through bereavement calls, grief support letters for 13 months, and three complimentary grief counseling sessions for families and caregivers. We remain alongside families in the days and months that follow.

In 2026, our Grief Support Team is launching a pilot program introducing comfort keepsake cards for hospice families. Each card includes a poem and a small, meaningful object—such as a worry stone, keychain or memorial coin—offered as a gentle reminder that they are not alone.
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Programs like this are made possible through the generosity of our community. As we close out our year-end Friends appeal, we are deeply grateful for every gift that helps us extend comfort beyond the bedside and create lasting moments of connection and remembrance.