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Meet Master of Social Work Intern – Kelsey LaBombard

March 27, 2024

Social worker interns at Community Healthcare of Texas play an essential role within our interdisciplinary team, which is dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of our patients, their caregivers, and loved ones. Through their tenure with us, these interns merge academic expertise with hands-on experience, honing their skills and shaping their path toward future careers… Read More

Meet Master of Social Work Intern – DeDe Bragg

March 19, 2024

For Master of Social Work students, internships are not only a degree requirement but also a pivotal point in their professional growth. This invaluable experience bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Every year, Community Healthcare of Texas interns become important members of our interdisciplinary teams caring for patients and families diagnosed with… Read More

Meet Master of Social Work Intern – Ginny McCoy

March 13, 2024

At Community Healthcare of Texas (CHOT), our social work interns are vital members of our interdisciplinary team, committed to delivering compassionate care and support to our patients and their families. This year’s interns collaborate closely with our Palliative Care and Pathways teams, specializing in providing comprehensive care to individuals diagnosed with a serious illness. Under… Read More

Meet Master of Social Work Intern – Emmanuelle Seino

March 6, 2024

For graduate-level Social Work students, internships are a transformative piece of their journey. This invaluable experience bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. Each year, Community Healthcare of Texas Social Work interns become key members of our hospice and palliative care teams as we work together to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual… Read More

Community Healthcare of Texas CEO Joins National Hospice Board

January 16, 2024

Community Healthcare of Texas is proud to announce that Viki Jingle, the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). NPHI is a distinguished membership organization consisting of over 100 not-for-profit, community-integrated hospice and palliative care providers committed to advancing high-quality… Read More

Meet VP of Hospice Operations – Parrish Horton

January 4, 2024

This month Parrish Horton was named Vice President of Hospice Operations at Community Healthcare of Texas. While this may be a new role for Parrish, she has been a dedicated member of the Community Healthcare of Texas team for ten years. We recently sat down with Parrish to learn more about her new role, her… Read More

Dale Hannah, Class of 1973, New Inductee to CHS Wall of Fame

September 18, 2023

Hannah celebrated by classmates and community for his record as an involved CHS Yellow Jacket through the years.  The Best All-Around Senior Boy of the Cleburne High School Class of 1973 is the newest inductee into the Ex-Students Association Wall of Fame. Dale Hannah, joined by Coming Home Queen Vicki Whitehouse Svendsen, CHS Class of 1968, and… Read More

Dr. Joshua Wesley Named Lead Medical Director for Waco Area

August 31, 2023

Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice, a trusted name in end-of-life care for children and adults since 1996, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joshua Wesley, MD, as its lead Medical Director for the Waco area. Dr. Wesley’s distinguished background in healthcare and his deep commitment to patient-centered care will further elevate the organization’s… Read More

Local Hospice Provider Receives Prestigious Award

August 10, 2023

Community Healthcare of Texas – Providence Hospice, the largest not-for-profit hospice provider in the state, has been named as a 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honors Elite Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services, CAHPS and bereavement surveys and advanced analytics for hospice organizations. This prestigious annual review recognizes organizations that continuously… Read More

Community Healthcare of Texas Nurses Earn National Certification

July 12, 2023

Community Healthcare of Texas, the state’s largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider, is proud to recognize members of their team who recently earned Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) status through the Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association. Kristy Johnke, LMSW, RN, CHPN, CHC, is the Chief Operating Officer for Community Healthcare of… Read More