Media Coverage
Serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the HopeHealth family of services provides a variety of home-based, inpatient and outpatient healthcare and support services. For media inquiries, call Becky Sizelove at (401) 474-2532 or email RSizelove@HopeHealthCo.org.
HopeHealth in the News
December 31, 2024: ABC News - Former President Jimmy Carter lived to 100 with hospice care. Why it may help some live longer
November 8, 2024: Providence Business News - The troubling rise of for-profit hospice care
October 29, 2024: Providence Business News - HopeHealth ranks second in U.S. for caregiver and employee experience
October 22, 2024: Providence Business First - Study: RI-based HomeHealth Hospice 2nd best in the nation for caregiver satisfaction
October 22, 2024: Press release - HopeHealth hospice ranks #2 in U.S. for caregiver and employee satisfaction
September 26, 2024: The Boston Globe - President Carter has sparked a much-needed national conversation about hospice care
September 25, 2024: Hospice News - HopeHealth CMO: Hospice Rules for ‘Unrelated Care’ Getting Stricter
June 27, 2024: RI Current - A caring community makes all the difference for LGBTQ+ patients and caregivers
June 9, 2024: Providence Business News - HopeHealth earns 3 Lamplighter Awards for communications work
April 8, 2024: Hospice News - HopeHealth’s Expanding Scope of Pediatric Hospice, Palliative Services
April 1, 2024: Providence Business News - Q&A with Dr. Becky MacDonell-Yilmaz
March 13, 2024: Providence Business News - Miriam Hospital’s Barrett named Career Achiever in PBN’s Health Care Heroes Awards program
March 10, 2024: RINewsToday - Business Beat: Lifespan’s Marcia Neiberg joins board of directors of HopeHealth
March 9, 2024: The Providence Journal - Hospice icon left us lessons in dignity, hope
March 4, 2024: Providence Business News - PBN Health Care Heros Named
February 21, 2024: Hospice News - HopeHealth’s Dr. Leah McDonald Sees ‘System-Wide Embedding’ of Palliative Skills
February 21, 2024: Providence Business News - Former PWCVB founder, longtime HopeHealth board member Robbins dies at 91
January 2, 2024: RINewsToday - ART! Tim Tolman at HopeHealth – and a call for submissions
December 23, 2023: The Sun Chronicle - True Santas: Bringing the joy of Santa to sick children
November 13, 2023: Ocean State Stories - Grief is universal, yet deeply personal
October 26, 2023: The Rhode Island Current - President Carter’s many months on hospice highlight a surprising truth
October 1, 2023: RI News Today - HopeHealth’s 13th Invitational raises $125K for financial assistance for hospice patients
September 25, 2023: The Sun Chronicle - Grief support group for children and teenagers starting in Attleboro
September 15, 2023: Reporter Today - HopeHealth’s 13th Annual Invitational Raises $125,000
August 24, 2023: PBN - JemCom makes first visit to R.I (attendee makes donation to HopeHealth's Camp BraveHeart)
August 21, 2023: PBN - CareLink announces 2023-2024 board of directors and awards
August 9, 2023: Press Release - HopeHealth’s Camp BraveHeart Provides Healing and Support for Over 55 Grieving Children and Teens in the Attleboro Area
August 5, 2023: The Sun Chronicle - As pandemic wanes, some local nonprofits faring better finding volunteers than national average
June 21, 2023: The Valley Breeze - Ricci student donates cuddle bags to HopeHealth Hospice
June 12, 2023: RINewsToday.com - HopeHealth Gala Raises $300,000 to Support Patients in Need
May 18, 2023: Warwick Beacon - HopeHealth June 8 gala to support care for hospice and palliative patients
April 25, 2023: WJAR10 - Unique program at Miriam Hospital combines palliative and emergency care
April 16, 2023: PBN - Miriam Hospital’s palliative care program is first in R.I. and one of few in U.S.
April 13, 2023: RI Current - Advance care planning: 5 things to do now to protect your wishes later
April 4, 2023: Press Release - HopeHealth Announces New Board Officer Appointments
March 19, 2023: Providence Journal - Setting an example about hospice care
February 20, 2023: PBN - Bristol County Savings Bank donates $92K to 11 R.I. nonprofits
February 19, 2023: PBN - Two R.I. nonprofits receive grant from Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation
February 10, 2023: PBN - HopeHealth welcomes three new board members
January 31, 2023: HopeHealth Appoints Three New Board Members
August 18, 2022: HopeHealth and the University of Rhode Island graduate first nursing fellows in palliative care
August 12, 2022: RI News Today - HopeHealth expands pediatric hospice services
July 23, 2022: RI News Today - Business Beat: Arthur S. Robbins named chair emeritus, HopeHealth Board of Directors
July 18, 2022: Arthur S. Robbins named chair emeritus, HopeHealth Board of Directors
July 17, 2022: Providence Business News - HopeHealth offers virtual classes for family caregivers
July 14, 2022: The Sun Chronicle - 5k Walk/Run scheduled for August
July 14, 2022: The Sun Chronicle - Educational workshops for caregivers
July 11, 2022: Reporter Today - HopeHealth introduces free educational workshops for family caregivers
July 7, 2022: The Sun Chronicle - Along the Way: 5K Walk/Run for Hospice coming Aug. 7
June 17, 2022: University of Rhode Island and HopeHealth partner on new palliative nursing fellowship
February 21, 2022: Providence Business News — HopeHealth earns platinum training status for care of LGBT seniors
February 17, 2022: WJAR NBC 10 News — Siblings donate robes to hospice patients in memory of their mom
December 8, 2021: Barrington Times — Ironman’s pain no match for resident’s inner strength
October 14, 2021: The Boston Globe — R.I. hospice invests $3 million in expansion to meet growing demand for care
October 13, 2021: Providence Business News — HopeHealth finishes $3M expansion of Providence headquarters
October 1, 2021: WPRI 12 "Street Stories" — RI man who lost parents at young age to swim, bike and run for grief support program
September 11, 2021: Rehoboth (Mass.) Reporter Today — HopeHealth volunteers keep patients connected to their pets
August 28, 2021 — WADK 1540AM "Spotlight on Giving" features HopeHealth with Chief Philanthropy Officer Suzanne Fortier and Director of Clinical Outreach Services Deanna Upchurch
August 13, 2021: The Sun Chronicle — Wounded hearts find healing at Camp BraveHeart in North Attleboro
August 5, 2021: HopeHealth Announces a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Employees, Students, Volunteers, and Contractors
July 27, 2021: The Providence Journal — Rebecca MacDonell-Yilmaz Op-ed - Why I Got the COVID Vaccine While Pregnant
June 30, 2021: The Valley Breeze — Local WWII veteran honored for service
June 24, 2021: The Boston Globe RHODE ISLAND Rhode Map — What's on Tap Today
June 11, 2021: Providence Business News —Franchitto named NPHHI board vice chair
May 28, 2021: The Bartholomewtown Podcast (RIPodcast.com) — HopeHealth's Deanna Upchurch Talks Managing C19 Grief
May 14, 2021: The Boston Globe - Nurses Make a Difference Far Beyond Traditional Hospital Settings
May 12, 2021: The Rhode Show - The Importance of Home & Hospice Care
May 10, 2021: Jewish Rhode Island - HopeHealth Earns National Jewish Hospice Accreditation
February 18, 2021: The Boston Business Journal - People on the Move, Diana Franchitto
February 15, 2021: Convergence Rhode Island - Clinical Nurse Training Program Launches at HopeHealth
February 12, 2021: Providence Business News - People on the Move; National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation
February 8, 2021: The Rhode Show - Hearts at Home with HopeHealth
February 8, 2021: Newport Daily News - In Face of Pandemic, Salve Regina Nursing Students Get Hands-On Training at Hospice Center
December 28, 2020: What's Up Newp - Champlin Foundation Awards HopeHealth Major Grant to Rebuild Elevators
November 4, 2020: The Valley Breeze: Smithfield Author Shares Poetry to Help Others Grieve
September 26, 2020: HopeHealth Raises over $315,000 for Hospice and Palliative Care
August 2, 2020: The Sun Chronicle - Attleboro-based Community VNA Affiliating with RI's HopeHealth
August 2, 2020: Providence Business News - HopeHealth Visiting Nurse Honored for Quality of Care
July 29, 2020: The Patch - HopeHealth Hosts Annual Camp BraveHeart Online This Year
July 22, 2020: Press Release: Community VNA and HopeHealth Announce Intention to Affiliate
May 26, 2020: The Providence Journal - For the Grieving, A Surreal "Limbo"
May 12, 2020: Providence Business News - Coping with COVID-19: HopeHealth
May 5, 2020: Channel 10 - Emotional Support for Front-Line Healthcare Workers
January 7, 2020: Providence Business News - Rhode Island Foundation Recognizes Five Non Profits with Best Practice Award
December 21, 2019: Local Chefs Team Up to Cook Dinner for HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center
December 19, 2019: HopeHealth Receives 2019 Best Practice Award for Volunteer Engagement
November 22, 2019: Providence Business News - HopeHealth is Named a Top Women-Run Business
September 1, 2019: The Public's Radio - HopeHealth Summer Camp Helps Grieving Kids
August 26, 2019: The Providence Journal - At HopeHealth's Camp BraveHeart in Scituate Kids Learn to Cope with Grief
August 14, 2019: The Herald News - Fall River Kids Take Part in Camp for Kids Grieving Loved Ones
August 12, 2019: WBZ - HopeHealth's Camp BraveHeart Makes a Difference
August 11, 2019: The Sun Chronicle - In North Attleboro, HopeHealth's Camp BraveHeart Helps Grieving Children
July 12, 2019: Providence Business News - HopeHealth President & CEO, Diana Franchitto, Selected to Inaugural List of "25 Over 55"
May 17, 2019: The Newport Daily News - Loss of Spouse Group Offers Comfort for People in Newport County
May 12, 2019: The Woonsocket Call - Did You Thank a Nurse Today?
April 30, 2019: E! News - Game of Thrones Stars Help Grant 88-Year-Old Hospice Patient's Last Wish
April 30, 2019: The Newport Daily News - Solemn Ceremony in Middletown Helps Veterans, Loved Ones Share Grief and Heal
April 6, 2019: The Providence Journal - RI Camp Program Helps Kids Cope with Grief For Lost Loved Ones
April 2, 2019: The Narragansett Times - Finding Peace After Grief Through HopeHealth
March 1, 2019: Newport Daily News - Thinking About Hospice Care? You're Not Alone
March 1, 2019: PBN - HopeHealth's Board Member, Arthur Robbins, to Receive Philanthropy Award For Work With HopeHealth
January 15, 2019: Providence’s HopeHealth Receives National Award for Home Care Excellence
December 21, 2018: The Providence Journal - People on the Move in Rhode Island
October 24, 2018: Providence Business News - HopeHealth raises $310K for Providence hospice center at annual gala
September 11, 2018: Cape Cod Today - Pediatric Palliative Care Program Gains Funding to Care for More Children
September 11, 2018: What's Up Newp - HopeHealth expands leadership team to support growth
August 10, 2018: What's Up Rhode Island - Korean War Veteran, Hospice Patient, Throws First Pitch at PawSox Game
August 8, 2018: Local Man Volunteers at Summer Camp That Helped Him as a Youngster
August 2, 2018: Camp BraveHeart Helps Children Cope with Loss
July 26, 2018: Westport Shorelines - Cancer Battle Leads to a New Career
April 18, 2018: South Coast Today - Swansea Man Turning Loss into Healing as Grief Counselor
March 6, 2018: The Valley Breeze - Pawtucket Man Shares Calm Approach with People Experiencing Grief
February 22, 2018: NewportRI.com - Tiverton woman uses her own personal loss to help others
February 8, 2018: The Kent County Daily Times - From Heartbreak to Hope
February 8, 2018: Cranston Herald - Grace Family Turns Tragedy Into Life Purpose
December 3, 2017: Using Palliative Care to Enhance Quality of Life (The Sun Chronicle)
December 4, 2017: For Some, Christmas is a Time to Grieve (The Providence Journal)
November 20, 2017: My Giving Story - Random Acts of Kindness, Paying it Forward
November 17, 2017: Sturdy Memorial Partners with HopeHealth, Offers Palliative Care (Providence Business News)
November 8, 2017: HopeHealth Expands into Newport County, Opens Location in Middletown (What’s Up Newp)
October 27, 2017: Coast to Coast for Hospice and Mom (WPRI 12)
October 23, 2017: Jon Wish, Back from His Trip Across the Country, Says He Thought About Mom Often (The Westerly Sun)
September 2017: Touching Lives magazine
August 14, 2017: HopeHealth Partners with University Medicine, Expands Services to Massachusetts (Providence Business News)
August 9, 2017: Woonsocket Family Finds Life Purpose Through Camp (The Valley Breeze)
August 4, 2017: The Planning Pickle: Managing Advance Care Directives (Health & Wealth 2017)
August 3, 2017: Camp BraveHeart Helps Children, Teens Deal with Loss (WJAR Channel 10)
July 12, 2017: University Medicine Partners with HopeHealth (Providence Business News)
May 19, 2017: East Providence Resident Gives Back as a Senior Care Volunteer (East Bay RI)
May 5, 2017: Palliative Care Provides Extra Concern For Patients, Families (To Your Good Health, Cape Codder)
May 5, 2017: 4,000 Miles, One Pedal at a Time, for their Mom and Hospice (WPRI 12)
April 5, 2017: Local Volunteer Gives Time, Care to Hope Hospice RI (Cranston Herald)
March 7, 2017: Cathartic Ride with Mom in Mind - (The Westerly Sun)
January 24, 2017: HopeHealth Featured in Providence Business News’ Book of Lists