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Catskill Area Hospice

In Memoriam: Patricia A. Huntington

Patricia A. Huntington passed peacefully on June 24, 2024 at home, surrounded by her immediate family. Patricia was born July 26, 1936 in Cooperstown, New York, daughter of Marcia (neé Pickard) and Frank Pearsall. She married Robert G. Huntington on January 28, 1956 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Springfield Center, New York.…
July 15, 2024
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Helios Care Seeks Nominations for Matsuo Award

In recognition of Dr. Matsuo’s commitment to the presence of hospice care within our area, his service to the country and his provision of medical care to countless citizens in our regional communities for over half a century, Helios Care has established in his honor the “Yoshiro Matsuo Compassionate Care Award.”…
October 12, 2023
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As Helios, Catskill Hospice To Match Bassett Footprint

GOAL: REDUCE COSTS, KEEP PATIENTS AT HOME As Helios, Catskill Hospice To Match Bassett Footprint By JENNIFER HILL • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Changing Catskills Area Hospice & Palliative Care to Helios is about opening up a conversation. “We found that the word ‘hospice’ was a barrier to conversation,” said CEO Dan Ayres. “When patients hear ‘hospice,’ they think they’re in their last days, not last month or year.  They don’t want to have the conversation. “Now, we’re more likely…
October 9, 2019
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Remembering Lives Lived And Lost

At Hospice Tree Lighting, Loved Ones Remembered Family and friends of those who have passed away gathered at Catskill Area Hospice in  Oneonta this afternoon to remember loved ones whose names were written on ornaments decorating trees along River Street Extension as part of the annual Tree of Lights event. Above, Joan Shackleton, Oneonta, shows her granddaughter Allie Bruno, Albany, the ornament bearing the name of late husband Raymond Shackleton. At right, Sharon Wheeler, Oneonta, takes a photo of the…
November 18, 2018
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Food Trucks Delight, ZZ Top Tonight

Food Trucks Delight As ZZ Top Awaited Fans are already streaming into the Sixth Ward Booster Club field to sample goodies at the food truck festival and claim their spot for tonight’s ZZ Top concert to benefit Catskill Area Hospice. Above, Bob Deeb, Franklin, gets his tickets at the gate from event volunteer Craig Gelbsman and Ellen Shufelt, both of Oneonta, before entering the event area. At right, Emily and Sam Ackerman show off their salt and vinegar fries and…
August 25, 2018
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New Nurses, Expanded Services Part of Dan Ayres’ Hospice Goals

New Nurses, Expanded Services Part of Dan Ayres’ Hospice Goals By PARKER FISH • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA– With new offices, grief counseling, new nurses and early intervention, after just one year at Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, Dan Ayres is already looking to steer the at-home care provider toward new heights. “We currently serve roughly 120 patients across Otsego, Delaware and Schoharie counties, but really, we’d like to reach at least 130 to 140 patients,” said Ayres. Succeeding 25…
January 19, 2018
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Lola Rathbone To Retire As Catskill Hospice CEO

Lola Rathbone To Retire As Catskill Hospice CEO Former Tri-Town, O’Connor Exec Succeeds Her ONEONTA – Lola Rathbone, president/CEO of Catskill Area Hospital, announced a few minutes ago that she will retire in 2017 after 25 years with the organization. The Board of Directors has named Dan Ayres, former CEO of O’Connor Hospital in Delhi and Tri-Town Hospital in Sidney, to succeed her. Ayres, who will be relocating back to the area after heading Summersville Regional Medical Center in West Virginia for…
September 19, 2016

PUTTING THE COMMUNITY BACK INTO THE NEWSPAPER

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