September 26, 2023
Community Healthcare of Texas, the state’s largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider for children and adults, is thrilled to announce the success of its recent fundraising luncheon, Messages of Hope, which raised $100,000 to support care and enhance the quality of life for those in need throughout the community. The fundraising luncheon, held on… Read More
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
September 12, 2023
A recent study from the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management found that two-thirds of patients living with a serious illness who could benefit from palliative care don’t get it. But, a local not-for-profit healthcare provider is working to change that for Waco patients and their families. Community Healthcare of Texas announced today the launch… Read More
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
August 22, 2023
Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice, the state’s largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kevin Stevenson, Director of Strategic Operations for Ascension Providence in Waco, to its Board of Directors. Dr. Stevenson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice board…. Read More
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
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
July 1, 2023
On June 24, Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice volunteer and Waco resident Mary Lou Lehde received the AmeriCorps RSVP Volunteer of the Year award. The AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) connects thousands of Americans aged 55 and older, like Lehde, with organizations making a difference in communities nationwide. AmeriCorps RSVP is funded… Read More
May 4, 2023
Leaders from Community Healthcare of Texas, the state’s largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider, met with Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) on Tuesday to discuss fraud and abuse within the Medicare hospice benefit. The congresswoman has joined Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) in leading a bipartisan effort to get answers from the U.S Centers for… Read More
April 24, 2023
Community Healthcare of Texas, the state’s largest not-for-profit provider of end-of-life care services, is now offering in-home palliative care for patients across North Texas. “Several years ago, we began looking at how to expand our existing services to meet the growing needs of our community,” explained Becky Shumake, Senior Director of Palliative Care at Community… Read More