Everyone Has a Story to Tell. You, Too, Can Become a StoryKeeper. Each of us lives life from beginning to end. The same is true for every living plant or animal. As human beings, we have the unique ability to communicate with family and friends to share our life experiences in meaningful ways. Indigenous people…
March is National Social Work Month! March is National Social Work Month, a time to recognize and honor the invaluable contributions of social workers across the country. The theme for National Social Work Month this year is Compassion and Action, which 100% sums up our team of social workers at Helios Care, the hospice for…
Helios Care Receives Major Grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for Palliative Care Program Helios Care is proud to announce it has been awarded a significant grant, $195,000, from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to support its Choices program. The Choices Program, which supports patients in Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie counties, was created to bring in-home…
We are excited and proud to announce that we, and our marketing firm, Transcend Strategy Group, have been named as the 2025 2nd Place Aspect Award Winner for an outstanding multimedia campaign. This is a national award from WTWH Healthcare that recognizes innovation and creativity through marketing efforts. Our winning campaign included the video advertisement that…
Throughout this spring, Jessica Weeden, Director of Family Support Services for Helios Care, will present to local school districts and student groups on how to support grieving children in our community. Weeden will facilitate discussions on how schools can support children through the various phases of grief, and what services Helios Care provides to children…
Dan Ayres, President & CEO of Helios Care, has announced his resignation from the organization, where he has held this position for eight years. The difficult decision was made by Ayres and his family which will lead to his next step in his long career in healthcare systems management. Dan will continue to serve at…
Your gift makes all the difference in our neighbors’ lives Like most of America, our region is experiencing a growing elderly population and due to the pandemic, a struggling, disjointed healthcare system. Helios Care recognizes these trends and has strengthened our ability to meet our community’s needs. Providing critical support and resources for caregivers, as…
November was the month to celebrate and honor our organization, mission, and staff During the month of November, we celebrated National Hospice and Palliative Care month, a whole month dedicated to honoring and recognizing our mission and the meaningful impact we have on our communities. Hospice is a type of care provided to patients who…
“Dear Helios Care, Please accept this donation in the name of our mom, Ruth Herricht. We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude and appreciation for your exceptional support during her illness. From our first visit with Amy, we found such comfort and relief knowing that the Helios Care team was there for…
In 1989, Dwaine and Julianne Sharratt of Cooperstown purchased Beaver Valley Campground, dreaming of a wondrous childhood for their growing family. The Sharratt family worked hard to create a fun, safe place for their children, campers’ children and a place for our entire community. They hosted baseball games, carnivals, dances, theater and more. A parent’s…