July 28, 2026
A beloved therapy dog whose gentle presence comforted thousands of people across Central Texas, including hospice and hospital patients, first responders, nursing home residents, schoolchildren, and healthcare professionals, is being remembered for a life devoted to serving others. Szva, a German Shepherd therapy dog who faithfully served alongside her owner and handler, Alan White, a… Read More
May 21, 2026
During the May 5 Waco City Council meeting, Mayor Jim Holmes presented a proclamation honoring Providence Hospice’s 30th anniversary and officially recognizing May 1, 2026, as Providence Hospice 30th Anniversary Day in the City of Waco. The proclamation recognized Providence Hospice’s lasting legacy of compassionate service to adult and pediatric patients and families throughout the community, as… Read More
April 7, 2026
In patient rooms and family living rooms across Central Texas, students from Baylor University are learning a lesson that can’t be taught in a textbook: caring for patients at the end of life is an essential part of medicine. For more than 20 years, Providence Hospice has partnered with Baylor University to provide hands-on experiences… Read More
October 21, 2024
Contributed by Sonya Wilson, Volunteer Coordinator Today, I am honored to introduce Wayne King, one of our longest-serving volunteers in Waco. He recently retired after many years of graciously serving our hospice patients and their families. At 93 years old, Wayne has been a beacon of dedication and compassion, pouring his heart and soul into… Read More
May 28, 2024
Providence Hospice-Community Healthcare of Texas, the state’s largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider since 1996, has partnered with Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco to provide inpatient hospice care for qualified patients. The new designated hospice wing will open on June 1 and feature five private rooms located on the fourth floor of Ascension Providence… Read More