MaryAnne has been the Director of Hospice of Orleans since 1992. She is responsible for ensuring that we continue to provide quality care to our patients and their families and act as good stewards of the donations Hospice so graciously receives from our community. To her, it is a great privilege to work with such a caring staff and for such a worthwhile organization.

As the Medical Director of Hospice of Orleans, Dr. Madejski is responsible for the oversight of the medical care for patients admitted to hospice. He can also act as a liaison and/or consultant for the patient's Primary MD, and is available to make home visits when necessary if the patient's own doctor is unable to do so. He says he was happy to become the Medical Director for Orleans Hospice, and he finds his work there both rewarding and satisfying.

As Development Director, Cora is responsible for building a community of support around the mission of Hospice of Orleans. She brings fourteen years fundraising, as well as “friend raising” experience to Hospice. As a Director of Donor Relations for other organizations, she's been actively involved in all aspects of development, and took pride in building relationships which helped to ensure their success. It is now her pleasure to do the same for the extraordinary services provided by the staff and volunteers of Hospice of Orleans.

Joanne is responsible for the development and enhancement of the referral and admissions process, through outreach and education to other professionals.

Sheila is the RN Family Care Coordinator. Sheila meets with patients and their families to discuss Hospice services and help meet their individual needs. She assists with the admission process into Hospice care, makes routine visits, assists with symptom management, and coordinates services the patient and family may need. Sheila also oversees and participates in on call, after hours nurse calls and visits. She has been with Hospice since we were certified in 1994.

Christine is the Hospice of Orleans Social Worker. As part of our team she helps with the emotional, social & financial issues of our patients and their families. She is also our Volunteer Coordinator who recruits and schedules volunteers when they are needed for family assistance or special events. Christine has worked with Hospice since its inception; even as a volunteer before we were certified and considers it an honor and privilege to work with hospice families.

Donna is the Social Worker that works with Hospice families or community folks who are having problems or need help coping with loss. Hospice offers bereavement counseling for thirteen months after a loss or as long as needed.

Hospice also offers Grief Support Meetings every Thursday night at 6:30 pm at our office on West Ave in Albion. These meetings are open to anyone in the community as well as to all of our Hospice families.

Ken’s role is to help patients and families identify their spiritual needs and questions and to informally share in conversation with people about death and dying. He is the caring person who sometimes ponders the spiritual questions of life and moving out of this life. Ken encourages people to keep the faith and prays daily for the families and clergy during this part of the journey of life. He is here especially for people who have no congregation or support during this time.

Terry visits with our Hospice patients to assist them with their daily needs and care. She is also a source of companionship for both the patient and their families. She follows through on the care plans designed by our Hospice team for the patients.

As a complement to Hospice services, music therapy can now be used to address physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals of all ages. “Since music is a natural part of human life, anyone can benefit from music therapy, as it improves the quality of life for both the Hospice patient and their family members.”

Billie's duties include records maintenance, patient supplies requisitioning and maintenance, computer data input, patient revisits, and telephone liason with doctors, clients, and suppliers. Billie has been working with Hospice since 1999.

Betsy's job is to establish a relationship between Hospice of Orleans and the medical community in and around our county. She provides information on how our services could benefit their patients who are facing the challenges of a terminal illness. She has been a registered nurse for over 30 years in a variety of medical settings which is beneficial in helping her to spread the word about Hospice services available here in Orleans County. It is her hope that through the information provided, Hospice will be better able to serve the needs of the people of Orleans County as we work to enhance the comfort and quality of life for patients and families experiencing the impact of serious illness and loss.

Lindsay and Lisa are jointly responsible for all of the administrative and management operations of the Hospice Office. They also assist the Development Director in planning and execution of special events and all aspects of fundraising.

Terri is responsible for assisting with the administrative operations of the Hospice, including but not limited to managing AP/AR for non-patient related income and expense.

Karen is responsible for ensuring all patient claims are submitted promptly and maintains financial tracking for all patient related expenses.

Flo is responsible for assisting families in providing personal care for patients, in their home, according to their individual needs. She also provides the primary caregiver with temporary respite and relief from their total care responsibilities.

Flo finds working at Hospice to be both meaningful and rewarding. To her, it is truly an honor to be a part of the Hospice team.

Will is responsible for the general upkeep of both Hospice buildings and the grounds including the Memorial Garden.

Vice President: John Girvin

Secretary: Wilma Bentley

Treasurer: Henry Lehning

Additional current members of the Hospice Board of Directors are: Nancy Albanese, Don Algeo, Sanford Church, Jon Costello, Patricia Eick, Sandra Hare, Kim Hinkley, Ron Holbrook, Roland Howell, John Kenney, Craig Lape, Rev. James Maxwell, Sheila Myer, A.J. Monacelli DDS, Jennifer Morgan, Maura Pierce, Amanda Pollard, Barbara Rice, Mary Janet Sahukar and Dr. Kathryn Wood.