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LightBridge Recognizes National Cancer Control Month

This year, an estimated half million Americans will lose their lives to cancer, and three times that many will be diagnosed with this devastating illness. Cancer patients are parents and grandparents, children and cherished friends; the disease touches almost all of us and casts a shadow over families and communities across our Nation. Yet, today, we stand at a critical moment in cancer research that promises significant advances for patients … More

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LightBridge Acknowledges Volunteers

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, LightBridge Hospice acknowledges their volunteers and the dedication and commitment they have to their patients and LightBridge! Thank you to all of our volunteers, we sincerely appreciate all that you do!

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LightBridge Honors Local Veterans

LightBridge recently hosted a Veteran honor ceremony at Solaris Senior Living. We had the privilege to thank a very special group of Veterans for their service and the sacrifices they made for our country. During our honor ceremonies we present pillows to the Veterans sewn from the uniforms of their military branch. If you have uniforms to donate to help support this project, please contact us so we can arrange … More

LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation adds local business leaders to Board of Directors

- Karen Ladner, David Oates to play active role in fulfilling the mission of LBHCF – SAN DIEGO – February 13, 2012 – The LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation (LBHCF) announced today the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. The LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation has a passion for funding exceptional programs that enhance the end-of-life journey for patients and their families throughout San Diego County. “On behalf … More

San Diego business leaders Karen Ladner and David Oates join the LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation Board of Directors

The LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation (LBHCF) announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. “On behalf of our Board of Directors, including Peg Eddy, Principal of Creative Capital Management Incorporated and Julie Sugita, California Licensed Professional Fiduciary, I am delighted to officially welcome these new members to the LightBridge family,” said Jill Mendlen, founder and president of LightBridge Hospice. “We’re so fortunate to have two distinguished … More

LightBridge Hospice Achieves Highest National Recognition for Veteran Care

LightBridge Hospice & Palliative Care is the only hospice in California, and one of only 12 in the U.S. to meet stringent We Honor Veterans Partner Level 4 requirements in improving the care and support of Veterans. This program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), empowers hospice professionals to meet the unique needs of ailing Veterans. “As Veterans … More

LightBridge Attains Partner Level 4 in We Honor Veterans Program

LightBridge Hospice & Palliative Care has just attained Partner Level 4 in the We Honor Veterans program. To reach this pinnacle level, LightBridge focused on increasing access to and improving the quality of care Veterans received in the San Diego community. Many steps were taken, including increasing the integration of Veteran-specific education for staff and volunteers, evaluating the Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program, developing resources to help our Veterans and their families’ … More

Great news story from San Diego’s NBC 7/39 on our Veterans Program

Watch this great story from San Diego’s NBC 7/39 News station. VIETNAM VET HONORED KNSD-TV 11-18-11 11pm

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Choosing Hospice Does Not Mean You Are “Giving Up”

We wanted to share something with you, something that has brought comfort and peace of mind to many people with whom we’ve worked. More

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LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation Footsteps & Heartstrings: Remembrance Walk 2010

Come join the LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation on Sunday, October 3rd as we walk together in remembrance and celebration of our loved ones and to raise money for those who otherwise would not be able to afford hospice care. More