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More than 30 years ago, Sally Werst McKeen and her mother found themselves facing an unimaginable loss. Sally’s father, Harry K. Werst, had been diagnosed with leukemia and given only weeks to live. Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to turn, Sally reached out to a nurse who connected the family with one of the hospice… Read More
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and it is also a time to honor our nation’s Veterans. In that spirit, we are proud to share the story of Norman Laux, a 93-year-old Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, whose courage on the battlefield continues to be mirrored in the grace and resilience he shows each… Read More
For Barbara Miller, a hospice patient with Community Healthcare of Texas, one last wish stood above the rest: to take a cruise with her sisters. Thanks to the compassionate partnership between her family, Community Healthcare of Texas (CHOT), and local nonprofit Project 4031, Barbara’s dream became a reality this summer. Barbara entered hospice care with… Read More
Karl Travis, retired senior pastor from First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, faced a harrowing battle with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), a rare and debilitating form of pulmonary hypertension when diagnosed in 2018. Initially told he didn’t qualify for potentially curative surgery, Karl’s journey took an unexpected turn, leading to a remarkable story of… Read More
Nathan Lin was only seven years old when he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. But to his family, he was never defined by his diagnosis. He was a joyful little boy with an extraordinary spirit who loved life and inspired everyone around him. Through surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and even a… Read More
FORT WORTH, TX, May 18, 2022 – As a nurse, Mary Elizabeth St. Cyr had spent most of her adult life caring for others. She ultimately found her calling as a hospice nurse and poured herself into walking alongside her patients and their families. She was known for her sacrificial approach to life, always putting… Read More
Don Dube was diagnosed with ALS in the summer of 2018. By the following February, his health had rapidly declined, and his wife, Denise, needed assistance caring for him. “I felt in a fog of desperation because I knew deep down that I could no longer care for Don myself, and a sense of sheer… Read More
Chaney was one of 12 children in his family, but to his younger brother Bob Ray Sanders, he was simply an extraordinary brother who could do almost anything and always seemed to do it with a smile. Bob Ray still remembers being in junior high when Chaney came up behind him and taught him how… Read More
Contributed by Aggie Gladbach, Community Healthcare of Texas Volunteer It was late in the afternoon when I knocked on Nancy’s door. I’d been there before, but this was different. This time, I wasn’t there visiting my healthy, vibrant, energetic friend and golf partner, who I’d known for more than 20 years. This time I was… Read More
The hospice industry in the U.S. is seeing an increased demand for services. Before the pandemic, the industry was faced with an adult population that was growing older. Vickie Jingle, CEO of Community Healthcare of Texas, said the hospice organization has seen 5% growth year after year in the demand of patients seeking at-home care…. Read More
