Hospice News October 10, 2025
Connecticut-based Regional Hospice is expanding its pediatric program following receipt of a recent $2 million grant.
The grant came from the state government and will go a long way in terms of the ability to hire specialized pediatric hospice care professionals, said ToniAnn Marchione, president and CEO of Regional Hospice.
Additionally, the funds will allow for expanded community, referral and clinical education efforts, Marchione indicated.
“With [this] funding for pediatrics, we are able to spend more money on education and the staffing we need to really provide a good program,” Marchione told Hospice News. “Pediatric nurses come at a higher cost because they are specialized and they also can’t do the same productivity level as an adult nurse. [Also,] increasing...
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