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August Is Make a Will Month: Planning Today Can Create a Lasting Legacy
Posted on: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Karen M. Giffin, Associate Chief Philanthropy and Marketing Officer301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.orgChambersburg, PA, August 18, 2026—August Is Make a Will Month: Planning Today Can Create a Lasting Legacy
» Read moreFranklin Hospice Announces Fourth Annual “Holes for Hospice” Golf Tournament
Posted on: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Karen M. Giffin, Associate Chief Philanthropy and Marketing Officer717.504.3465kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.orgFranklin Hospice Announces Fourth Annual “Holes for Hospice” Golf Tournament
» Read moreGilchrist Strengthens Leadership Team with New Appointments
Posted on: Friday, August 29, 2025
For Immediate Release – August 29, 2025Contact: Karen Giffin, Associate Chief of Philanthropy and Marketing Officer301-791-6360Gilchrist Strengthens Leadership Team with New Appointments
» Read moreFranklin Hospice Celebrates President Jimmy Carter’s Life and His Many Contributions to Hospice Care
Posted on: Friday, January 17, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement717.504.3465kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.orgChambersburg, PA, January 17, 2025—Franklin Hospice proudly joins hospice friends and advocates throughout western Maryland, and the nation in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter while celebrating his many contributions to the care of the seriously and terminally ill over the past 45 years.
» Read moreLeading the Way: Gilchrist and Franklin Hospice Forces in Landmark Integration
Posted on: Monday, September 9, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org
» Read moreSPRING 2024 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE!
Posted on: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Franklin Hospice Spring 2024 Newsletter is out now! This newsletter includes Franklin Hospice's Deficiency Free story, a word from our CEO and bereavement team, Holes for Hospice preview, our employee spotlight, volunteer story, and much more! You can read it online HERE!
» Read moreFranklin Hospice Achieves Deficiency-Free Survey
Posted on: Friday, February 16, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement717.504.3465kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org
» Read moreSara McKay Named Chief Executive Officer
Posted on: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Karen M. Giffin, AVP of Mission Advancement301.791.6360kmgiffin@hospiceofwc.org
» Read moreWINTER 2023 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE!
Posted on: Friday, December 8, 2023
The Franklin Hospice 2023 Winter Newsletter is out now! This newsletter includes Norm Schmidt's Patient Story, a word from our CEO and bereavement team, Holes for Hospice recap, our employee and volunteer spotlights, and much more! You can read it online HERE!
» Read moreSUMMER 2023 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE!
Posted on: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The Franklin Hospice 2023 Summer Newsletter is out now! This newsletter includes Mary Hedges’s Patient Story, a heartfelt thank you and goodbye from our CEO, Ernesto Lopez, our Bereavement Updates, Celebrity Waiter Preview, our employee spotlight, and much more! You can read it online HERE!
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