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Social Work Month: A Q&A with Hospice Social Worker Taryn Piatkowski

March 16, 2026

Every day, hospice social workers help patients and families navigate one of life’s most difficult and emotional journeys. During Social Work Month, we’re proud to recognize the compassion, expertise, and steady support they bring to the bedside and beyond. Hospice social workers provide far more than practical guidance—they offer a listening ear, help families process… Read More

Honoring Chaplain Month: A Conversation with Chaplain Intern Michelle Steele

October 20, 2025

As we continue celebrating Chaplain Month, we’re shining a light on the incredible compassion and spiritual support our chaplains and chaplain interns provide each day. They walk alongside patients and families through some of life’s most tender and meaningful moments, offering comfort, presence, and hope. At Community Healthcare of Texas, our chaplain interns collaborate closely… Read More

Honoring Chaplain Month: A Conversation with Chaplain Intern Marjie Parenteau

October 7, 2025

As we celebrate Chaplain Month, we’re highlighting the compassionate spiritual care provided by our chaplains and chaplain interns who walk alongside patients and families during life’s most tender moments. At Community Healthcare of Texas, our chaplain interns work closely with our Grief Care Services team to support patients and families through anticipatory and process grief,… Read More

Meet Master of Social Work Intern – Hailey Hill

March 26, 2025

At Community Healthcare of Texas, our social work interns are more than students—they are compassionate caregivers, dedicated learners, and essential members of our interdisciplinary team. This year, they are gaining invaluable hands-on experience alongside our Palliative Care and Hospice teams, providing specialized support to individuals facing serious illness. Under the expert mentorship of Becky Shumake,… Read More

Meet Social Master of Social Work Intern – Bree Williams

March 17, 2025

Social work interns at Community Healthcare of Texas and Providence Hospice are vital members of our interdisciplinary team, helping to support the diverse needs of hospice and palliative care patients, caregivers, and families. Throughout their internship, they gain invaluable hands-on experience, applying their academic knowledge in real-world settings while preparing for their future careers in… Read More

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

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