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MEDIA RELEASE More than 30 people attended Hospice of Hilo’s Ohana Bereavement Camp July 20-21 at United Hawaii College in Hilo. The two-day event enabled families to learn ways to cope with their grief and support each other through their unique journeys. Activities included art therapy (clay work, drawings), puppet therapy (creating hand puppets and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Registration has begun for Hospice of Hilo’s ‘Ohana Bereavement Camp, formally called Camp Maluhia, taking place July 20 and 21 at United Hawai‘i College in Hilo.  The overnight camp is an opportunity for families, adults and children to participate in projects and exercises to help cope with their grief of losing a loved […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Rep. Tulsi Gabbard spent her Memorial Day lunch visiting Hospice of Hilo’s Pohai Malama a Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center staff and patients. Throughout the afternoon, the Congresswoman discussed significant reforms to healthcare, learned about the issues challenging hospice care, and presented Hospice of Hilo a certificate of excellence. During the tour, […]

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MEDIA RELEASE On Friday, May 10, Hospice of Hilo hosted self-proclaimed “Jollytologist” Allen Klein to speak to the organization’s staff, volunteers and board members. Klein is an award-winning keynote public speaker and best selling writer who shows audiences worldwide how humor can help them deal with everyday trials and tribulations as well as triumphing over […]

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MEDIA RELEASE National Volunteer Week was April 21 – 27, 2013 and Hospice of Hilo honored its core of dedicated volunteers who provide support, companionship and dignity to members of the community facing serious and life-limiting illness at its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon. “Volunteers have expressed their gratitude at being allowed to touch the hearts […]

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The Ninth Annual Celebration of Life with Hospice of Hilo at Wailoa State Park Saturday (May 4).

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MEDIA RELEASE Ohana Fuels, a Top Tier brand of Hawaii Petroleum Inc., recently donated $5,060.86 to the Hospice of Hilo. “Ohana Fuel’s generous gift will help us continue the quality and compassionate care provided to patients and their families in our new Pohai Malama a Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center,” said Brenda Ho, CEO […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hilo offers Grief and the Holiday Season, a free community workshop, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14. “As the days get shorter and the shadows of the season grow longer, managing grief can get more and more challenging; especially during the holidays. Questions of how do we begin to fill the emptiness […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Each Tuesday at 10a.m. Oct. 2 to Nov. 6, Hospice of Hilo is sponsoring The Healing Journey, a free of charge, six-week adult grief support group. The class will combine group support, education and the development of coping skills, in a safe and confidential setting. “To be alive is to experience loss and […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hilo is looking for volunteers to help with its 23rd annual Light Up a Life hosted by Macy’s at the Prince Kuhio Plaza from Nov. 23 to Dec. 24. “Each year, during the holiday season, we set up a Tree of Remembrance at each of the two Macy’s entrances in the […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hilo is looking for volunteers willing to be a part of its team, providing compassionate end-of-life care and support to the East Hawaii community. The next volunteer training sessions are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug 18 and Saturday, Aug. 25. According to Volunteer Manager, Pearl Lyman, “Hospice of Hilo volunteers are […]

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Hospice of Hilo (HoH) opened the doors of its Pohai Malama a Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Care Center Friday, June 22, 2012.

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MEDIA RELEASE Hospice of Hilo is opening the doors Friday, June 22 of Pohai Malama, a Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Care Center. The public is invited to the grand opening at 590 Kapiolani Street. The home will be blessed at 11 a.m., followed by a light lunch and an open house 1-6 pm. The 14,140-square-foot […]

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The Hospice of Hilo Celebration of Life event is being held at Wailoa State Park in Hilo Saturday (May 5).

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