Bilingual Series – Jennifer Slaven

Our bilingual series on Dunkirk Public Access continues with RN Intake Coordinator, Jennifer Slaven. Check out the rest of the series by clicking HERE.

CHPC’s Battle (of the Businesses)

CHPC staff recently joined together to compete in our first ever Battle of the Businesses! The YMCA’s 33rd annual Battle of the Businesses pits local businesses against each other over a week long friendly competition in a variety of events. While we finished in sixth place out of sixth, we were competitive in several events, […]

Bilingual Series – Zach Agett

Our bilingual series on Dunkirk Public Access continues with Director of Development, Zach Agett. Check out the rest of the series by clicking HERE.

Honoring Bert & Mary Rappole

LAKEWOOD — A surprise celebration honoring the leadership of Bert and Mary Rappole was held July 19 at the soon-to-be-completed Star Hospice House in Lakewood. Family, board and campaign volunteers gathered to reveal the naming of a residence bedroom in their honor. The Rappoles successfully led the campaign through the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the […]

Bilingual Series – Tammy Logsdon

Our bilingual series on Dunkirk Public Access continues with Home Health Aide, Tammy Logsdon. Check out the rest of the series by clicking HERE.

Rotary supports Star Hospice House

Submitted photo Front row: Andrew Dickson, VP Community Engagement at CHCP; Ellen Luczkowiak, Rotary member and CHPC board member; Jefferson Westwood, Rotary member; Diane Hannum, Executive Director of Northern Chautauqua County Foundation and President-Elect of the club; Michele Starwalt-Woods, Rotary member and District 7090 Assistant Governor; Jennifer Vahl, Rotary member; Irene Strychalski, Rotary member; and Alison Dengler, wife of Rotary President David Degler.

The Dunkirk-Fredonia Rotary Club challenged its members to support the Star Hospice House and they came through to the tune of $10,925. From its treasury, the club matched the first $2,500 in contributions from its current and former members, quickly surpassing it original goal. “We are so grateful to the club and members who contributed […]

Bilingual Series – Brooke Cusimano

Our bilingual series on Dunkirk Public Access continues with Palliative Care RN, Brooke Cusimano. Check out the rest of the series by clicking HERE.

Lake Shore Savings Supports Hospice Residence

Left to right: Daniel P. Reininga, Lake Shore Savings President & CEO; Kevin M. Sanvidge, Lake Shore Savings Board Chair; Shauna Anderson, CHPC President & CEO; Janese Berkhoue, CHPC board member.

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care is pleased to announce a generous gift toward the Our House campaign to build the first hospice residence in Chautauqua County. Lake Shore Savings has made a three year pledge totaling $75,000 toward the project. The hospice residence will be named The Star Hospice House in honor of the generosity […]

Remembering Trixie

We are sad to announce that Trixie, the first volunteer in the Chautauqua Hospice Pet Therapy Program, unfortunately died earlier this year. The former volunteer of the year in 2016, Trixie provided comfort and therapy for our patients from 2013 to 2021. Trixie’s contributions to the Pet Therapy Program will never be forgotten. We are […]

Bilingual Series – Gretchen Weigle

CHPC Music Therapist, Gretchen Weigle singing and playing the guitar

Our bilingual series on Dunkirk Public Access continues with Music Therapist, Gretchen Weigle. Check out the rest of the series by clicking HERE.