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News to Friends
Special
Edition
Hospice by the Sea INC.
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Now Serving the Community Together
f your life has been touched by the support of
hospice care, it may be hard to imagine facing
advanced illness without it. Today, hospice care
is an integral part of our community, offering comfort,
compassion, and improved quality of life for families who
are facing advanced illness. Yet, as recently as the 1970s,
there were only two hospice organizations in the nation,
located in Connecticut and California.
Two forward-thinking groups of volunteers put Palm
Beach and Broward counties at the forefront of the hospice
movement, founding Hospice of Palm Beach County and
Hospice of Boca Raton (which would later become Hospice
by the Sea). Both were not-for-profits, both established a
philosophy that anyone who needed care should receive
it, and both were founded in 1978.
To put this into historical perspective, it wasn’t until
1979 that Florida passed the Florida Hospice Act, allowing
Left to right: Douglas Root, Mary Harrison,
Trudi Webb and Dan Brablec at the site of Hospice by the Sea's
Boca Raton Care Center, which was completed in 1989.
patients to be admitted to hospice care. And in 1982, the
U.S. Congress passed the Hospice Medicare Benefit.
For the past 36 years, Hospice of Palm Beach County and
Hospice by the Sea have cared for nearly 200,000 families,
serving everyone in need, regardless of their ability to pay.
With their common history and philosophy, it just made
sense for these two esteemed organizations to come
together to serve the community as one.
In 2014, Hospice by the Sea and Hospice of Palm Beach
County were officially combined under a new parent
company, TrustBridge Health. Together, they are able
to secure the future of not-for-profit hospice care in our
community—care that puts the comfort of patients and
families first, helps everyone in need, and continues the
vision of their founders.
Thanks to the efforts of Helen Ross, Phili
p and Mary
Hulitar, John J. Brogan, Nate and Jane
t Appleman and
others, Hospice of Palm Beach County’s
C. W. Gerstenberg Hospice Center
was completed in 1988.
Trusted by Generations
Just 4 years after the first hospice in America was founded, volunteers established Hospice of Boca Raton, later
renamed Hospice by the Sea (HBTS), and Hospice of Palm Beach County (HPBC). Thirty-six years later, our combined
organizations care for 1,900 patients per day. We serve Palm Beach and Broward counties with 1,400 employees and
800 volunteers and 10 inpatient care centers.
Stella Monchick West
and other dedicated
volunteers founded
Hospice of Palm Beach
County in West
Palm Beach.
HPBC’s Music Therapy
program launched,
funded by Hospice
Foundation of Palm
Beach County.
HPBC’s C. W.
Gerstenberg Hospice
Center opened in
West Palm Beach.
1978
1996
1988
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1978
Marjory Lambert and
other dedicated
volunteers founded
Hospice of Boca
Raton.
1983
Hospice of Boca
Raton was renamed
Hospice by the Sea.
Services expanded
into Broward
County.
1989
HBTS opened an
inpatient care unit
in Boca Raton.
1995
HBTS estab
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Leadership Message
Dear Friends,
So many people have brought us here, to this exciting moment in our history. It is the
culmination of years of planning to unite our two great hospice organizations that have so
much in common—parallel histories, mission and philosophy of care.
For 36 years, the innovation and vision of our founders have been our beacon. And, the
dedication of staff, volunteers and supporters has made their vision a reality—providing
compassionate hospice care to all who need it.
Innovation has been the hallmark of Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the
Sea, from our early adoption of the hospice movement, to building the first free-standing
hospice care center east of the Mississippi, to providing cutting-edge medical care, and
offering services that go beyond what is reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid and insurance.
Our combination has strengthened our services. It enables us to build upon our shared vision,
innovative care and decades of expertise.
With this special issue of News to Friends, we want to welcome everyone in our new,
extended hospice family. We hope that you will get a sense of our shared history, the
breadth of our combined services and our role in the community.
We are proud of our history and look forward to our future together. g
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TrustBridge Health Leadership
Top - Dave Fielding, CEO
and Paula Alderson, President
Bottom - Marian Pearlman Nease, Vice Chair
and John Marino, Chairman
Two hospice organizations with the
same mission and parallel histories.
HPBC launched an
Integrative Therapies
program to provide
clinical massage,
aromatherapy and Reiki.
HPBC introduced
Camp Horizons for
grieving children.
1999
HPBC expanded
service into
Broward County
2011
2005
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2007
blished
od Grief
hildren.
HBTS launched Music
Therapy, Integrative
Therapies and
Caregiver Education
programs.
2009
2014
HBTS and HPBC
combined under
parent company,
TrustBridge Health.
HBTS Integrative
Therapies
were offered to
non-hospice
caregivers.
Hospice by the Sea INC.
Serving the community together as
Vision
To provide an unmatched healthcare experience for families in their time of need.
Mission
To provide families with access to compassionate, expert and professional healthcare
services in their time of need, throughout their lifespan.
Values
Excellence
Integrity
Compassion
Accountability
Teamwork
Pride
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How We Serve Patients and Families
As not-for-profit hospices, we put the comfort of our patients and
families first, offering services that set us apart. Now that we’re
combined, we are able to increase the depth of our services. The
italic text below denotes these expanded services.
In addition to outstanding medical care, emotional and spiritual
support, we offer:
Medications, Equipment and Supplies – Each item
is delivered directly to the patient’s bedside. We have our own
in-house pharmacy and durable medical equipment divisions,
operating 24/7 for our patients.
Integrative Therapies – Clinical Massage, Aromatherapy,
Healing Touch, Reiki and Guided Imagery comfort the mind
and body, easing pain, stress and depression. In addition to
patient programs, we provide these soothing therapies to family
members of patients.
Music Therapy – Music Therapy creates a physical and
emotional connection that alleviates depression, pain, and
stress in patients. We have one of the largest Music Therapy
programs in the country. We also offer an internship program
that provides clinical training for therapists who are seeking
board certification.
Caregiver Support – We provide the information, hands-on
training and 24-hour support that our hospice family caregivers
need as they care for their loved ones. We also offer educational
presentations for caregivers throughout the community (see
details on page 6). We recently launched special caregiver
education pilot programs at the Cleveland Clinic in Westin and
our Boca Care Center.
Grief Support for Children and Adults – Counseling
and support are available to everyone grieving the loss of a
loved one, offering healing and recovery. Our family programs,
children’s camp and school programs, and therapeutic group
programs have expanded. See facing page for more details.
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How Your Donations Support
Our Mission
Thanks to the fundraising activities of our Foundations and our
generous donors, we are able to offer compassionate care to
everyone in our community, not limited to what is reimbursed
by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance or the ability to pay.
This support helps us provide innovative care that meets each
family’s unique needs.
Listed below are some of the programs and services supported
by our Foundations.
Special Comfort Measures – We are among only 4%
of hospices nationwide that provide open access to hospice
services to people while they continue radiation, chemotherapy,
intravenous medications and transfusions for their comfort.
These medical treatments are not reimbursed under the
insurance hospice benefit. Example: A 73-year-old woman who
qualifies for and wants hospice care, but needs to continue
radiation to contain the size of a tumor and manage pain.
Charitable Care – Many people in our community have no
health insurance or means to pay for their hospice care. As notfor-profit hospices, we care for everyone who qualifies for and
wants our care. Example: a 19-year-old man with liver failure
who has no medical insurance.
Music and Integrative Therapies – Our donors fund
these non-invasive therapies, which supplement our traditional
medical care to provide comfort and symptom relief. Example:
An 87-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s is only responsive with
her family during and after music therapy sessions.
Grief Support – We are able to provide an extraordinary
range of services for children, teens, and adults who are grieving
the loss of a loved one. Examples: Specialized support groups,
individual and family grief counseling, pregnancy and infant
loss, school-based group counseling, and three children’s camp
programs—Camp Good Grief (a special 3-day overnight camp),
Camp Stingray (a week-long day camp) and Camp Art to Heart
(an all-day expressive arts camp).
The Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
– Partnering with University of Miami Miller School of Medicine,
we offer an American College of Graduate Medical Education
(ACGME) Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellow Program.
Example: Each year, the program accepts two fellows pursuing
board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, a specialty
that is greatly needed for the care of terminally ill patients.
To support our mission, call our Foundation offices at
(561) 494-6887 or visit our websites hpbcf.org | hbtsf.org.
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How We Partner with the Community
Volunteers
Our volunteers make it possible to care for everyone who needs our
services. They unselfishly give of themselves to visit with patients and
families, help at our resale shops and offices, offer their professional
services, and assist at our special events and camp programs. If
you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities,
please call (561) 227-5138.
Educational Outreach
Our Community Outreach Team conducts more than 400
presentations per year, educating caregivers and the general
public on issues related to caring for loved ones and living with
advanced illness. If you would like to have one of our educators
speak at your group’s next meeting, please contact Dayana
Rooks at (561) 281-6327.
Our Field Educators improve the caliber of end-of-life care in the
community, providing more than 1,000 professional in-service presentations per
year for physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, hospitals, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.
Corporate Partners
Several socially responsible local companies and foundations help us meet the healthcare needs of our community.
To learn more about our Foundation’s Corporate Partnership Program, please contact Carrie Browne at (561) 494-6882.
Many thanks to our Corporate Partners
Resale Shops and Vehicle Donation Program
Our Foundation now has three upscale resale shops in
Palm Beach County. They are great places to donate, shop,
and volunteer. All proceeds support hospice programs.
Donations are tax-deductible. FREE pick-up of large items
is provided by our trusted employees. Donated vehicles of
any kind are welcome.
Please call (561) 494-6814 for more information.
Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CENTRAL SHOP
1324 N. Military Tr.
West Palm Beach
(561) 681-6511
NORTH SHOP
863 Donald Ross Rd.
Juno Beach
(561) 624-5495
BOCA SHOP
141 NW 20th St.
Boca Raton
(561) 338-4030
Resale
Shops
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Call (561) 494-6814
hpbcf.org | hbtsf.org
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The Year Ahead
If you are interested in supporting our events, visit hpbcf.org or call (561) 494-6887.
12/15/14
3/15/15
The Hospice Signature Golf Classic
The Medalist Golf Club, Hobe Sound
Cars of Dreams – Car & Truck Show
Cars of Dreams Museum, North Palm Beach
1/28/15
3/22/15
Wick Theatre – Luncheon & Performance of
La Cage aux Folles
Wick Theatre, Boca Raton
Mimosas & Mallets – Brunch and
a day of championship polo
International Polo Club, Wellington
2/3/15
3/24/15
Country Club Chef Showdown – South County Edition
Woodfield Country Club, Boca Raton
Country Club Chef Showdown – North County Edition
Hosted by Old Marsh Golf Club at PGA National
Resort & Spa, Palm Beach Gardens
2/9/15
3/28/15
Fountains Country Club Golf Tournament
Fountains Country Club, Lake Worth
Atlantis Pro/Am Golf Classic
Atlantis Country Club, Atlantis
2/21/15
4/13/15
An evening with former White House
Chef John Moeller
At a private home in Ft. Lauderdale
The Hospice Open Golf Tournament
Parkland Golf & Country Club, Parkland
2/28/15
5/9/15
An evening with former White House
Chef John Moeller
Wally Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach
Hospice Regatta
Riverside Hotel, Ft. Lauderdale
3/13/15
6/20/15
Cars of Dreams – Private Pre-Show Cocktail Reception
Cars of Dreams Museum, North Palm Beach
Horizons Fishing Tournament
Riviera Beach Marina, Riviera Beach
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lauryn Barry at [email protected].
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TrustBridge Health
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Marino, Chairman
Marian Pearlman Nease, Vice Chair
Susan Daub, Secretary
Randy Levitt, Treasurer
Mike Arts
Stephen Haskins
Barbara Bolton Litten
Randy Nobles
Thomas Tracy
John Zells
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Richard P. Callahan, Chairman
Bishop W. Oshea Granger, Chair-Elect
Thomas C. Quick, Secretary
William E. “Bill” Quinn, II, Treasurer
James R. Borynack
Thomas G. Burns, CPA
F. Malcolm Cunningham, Jr., Esq.
Tylor Field, III
William E. Flaherty
Robert M. Friedman, CLU
Pamela S. Goodman
Stuart B. Klein, Esq.
Sharon O'Neil
George E. "Peter" Summers
Albert J. Travasos, CLU, CLTC
Beth Walton
Together, we provide caring, expert and
professional support at any stage of illness
Foundation Websites:
hpbcf.org | hbtsf.org
News to Friends
Editor: Laurel Drazen
Graphic Design: Josh Miller
Photography Credits: Bob Golden,
Deborah Solow
News to Friends is published
three times per year by TrustBridge Health.
Website: trustbridge.com
Email: [email protected]
Referrals & Admissions: (561) 227-5140
General Information: (888) 848-5200
Comments and suggestions are welcome.
Please call Laurel Drazen at (561) 227-5276.
Established in 1978, Hospice of Palm Beach County
and Hospice by the Sea are certified by Medicare
and Medicaid and are members of the Florida
Hospice and Palliative Care and National Hospice
and Palliative Care organizations.
Licensed since 1981.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and by
the Palm Beach County Board of Rabbis, Inc.
FocusCare Home Health Agency – providing physical therapy, speech
therapy, medical social services, occupational therapy, skilled nursing, and home
health aides.
Harbor Palliative Care Services – providing consultations to relieve
symptoms for patients with serious illness from the time of diagnosis onward.
Hospice by the Sea and Hospice of Palm Beach County – bringing
physical, emotional and spiritual comfort to patients and families during the last
six months of life.

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