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  • Care Dimensions celebrates 20 years of compassionate care at Kaplan House

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    DANVERS — Care Dimensions, the largest hospice and palliative care provider in Massachusetts, recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Kaplan Family Hospice House at a special gala event.

    The event, held June 12 at Kernwood Country Club in Salem, brought together community supporters, staff, and volunteers to honor two decades of compassionate end-of-life care at the first-of-its-kind facility in Massachusetts.


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  • Walking for hospice care

    Walking for hospice care

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    DANVERS — Care Dimensions, the hospice and palliative care provider, stepped off for its 37th annual Walk for Hospice on Sunday morning on the campus of St. John’s Prep in Danvers.

    The event is designed to offer an opportunity to remember and honor loved ones who have died, while also raising funds for Care Dimensions, which is a nonprofit hospice provider serving more than 100 communities across Eastern Massachusetts.

    Funds from the walk support programs like grief support, music therapy, and other services that benefit hospice patients and their families.

    Before the walk got underway, there were activities and refreshments, as well as music and brief remarks. WCVB meteorologist A.J. Burnett again served as the emcee.

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  • Walk for Hospice returning next month in Danvers

    Walk for Hospice returning next month in Danvers

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    DANVERS  —  Care Dimensions, the largest hospice and palliative care provider in Massachusetts, invites the public to attend the 37th annual Walk for Hospice on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m. on the campus of St. John’s Prep in Danvers.

    The walk offers an opportunity to remember and honor loved ones who have died, while also raising funds for Care Dimensions, which is a non-profit hospice provider serving more than 100 communities across Eastern Massachusetts.

    “The Walk for Hospice is both a morning of remembrance and a celebration of life,” said Heather Johnston, chief development officer at Care Dimensions. “Most attendees have been personally touched by the compassionate hospice care our organization provides. Every step taken and every dollar raised helps ensure that we can continue offering exceptional care and support to those in need.”

    Funds from the walk support programs like grief support, music therapy, and other services that benefit hospice patients and their families.

    This is a family and dog-friendly event. Before walkers step off, there will be activities and refreshments, as well as music and brief remarks. WCVB meteorologist A.J. Burnett will once again serve as emcee.

    “Care Dimensions does incredibly valuable work that means so much to so many,” Burnett, who has emceed the event since 2020, said. “I am thrilled to continue supporting the annual Walk for Hospice and to help Care Dimensions fulfill their mission of providing meaningful and compassionate end-of-life care for individuals and families.”

    Care Dimensions was founded in 1978 and provides hospice, palliative care, and in-home primary care to over 1,500 patients every day. St. John’s Prep is located at 72 Spring St., Danvers. 

    Learn more and register at: CareDimensions.org/Walk

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