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Hospice of the Chesapeake & Chesapeake Supportive Care

About the Practice

What does the word “hospice” mean to you? That’s what the founders of this nonprofit, community-based organization asked themselves when the group formed as Arundel Hospice in 1979. We officially changed our name to Hospice of the Chesapeake in 1992. We continue to ask this same question of our community today.

What is most fascinating about this healthcare group is how it’s evolved through the years. When it began as an all-volunteer organization, inspired by the work of Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, noted psychiatrist and author in the fields of death and dying, the collective group thought more about serving only in the present. Today the attitude among the volunteers and professional team is more job specific, streamlined and efficient, but still with a nod to our beginnings. Our history and iconic roots are still embraced.

The message of providing quality and compassionate care is still at the very core of our mission of caring for life throughout the journey with illness and loss. In a world economy such as the one we face today, it is a concept which is even more relevant than ever before. It is the antidote to the 24/7 lives we all lead. It continues to speak to the organizational values we live each and every day — courage, accountability, relationship and excellence.

Since 1979, our Hospice of the Chesapeake team has and continues to provide physical, psycho-social, spiritual and grief support services to individuals living with and affected by advanced illness. These services are provided wherever the patient calls home, whether that is a personal residence, home of a loved one, a skilled nursing facility or assisted/senior living community. We are committed to providing the best possible care for all regardless of their ability to pay. Using an interdisciplinary team-oriented approach involving our Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Certified Nursing Assistants, Chaplains and Counselors allows us to ensure quality and compassionate care.

Hospice of the Chesapeake is a fully licensed, independent, community-based nonprofit organization certified by Medicare and the State of Maryland, and accredited by the Joint Commission. It is affiliated with the Hospice Alliance, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Hospice Network of Maryland.

Meet Our Doctors and Staff

Eric Bush, MD, RPh, MBA, Chief Medical Officer

Palliative Medicine

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Susan M. Coale, LCSW-C

Mental Health

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Casey Dressel, LCSW-C

Bereavement Counseling

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Joy McCrady, MS, LCPC, NCC

Mental Health

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Roberta Rook, MA, LCPC

Mental Health

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Amy Stapleton, MS, LCPC, NBCC

Mental Health

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Christine Wilson, Director of Advancement

Palliative Medicine

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Genevieve Lightfoot-Taylor, MSN, CFNP, ACHPN

Genevieve Lightfoot-Taylor, MSN, CFNP, ACHPN

Hospice

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Sandra Dillon, Director of Communications

Hospice

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Elyzabeth Marcussen, Senior Communications Specialist

Elyzabeth Marcussen, Senior Communications Specialist

Hospice

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Ashley Kinnally, MSN, NP-C

Ashley Kinnally, MSN, NP-C

Hospice

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Elena Bolling, BSN, RN, CHPN

Elena Bolling, BSN, RN, CHPN

Hospice

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Monica Ferebee, RN, BSN, MSED, CHPN

Monica Ferebee, RN, BSN, MSED, CHPN

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Faith Fitzgerald, DMin

Faith Fitzgerald, DMin

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Elisabeth G. Smith, MS, BSN, RN, CHPN, Director of Education

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Yetunde “Kemi” Magadji, BSW, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, Clinical Social Worker

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Bill Miller, Chaplain

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Locations

Prince George's County
9500 Medical Center Drive
Suite #250
Largo, MD 20774
877-462-1101
www.hospicechesapeake.org

Anne Arundel County
90 Ritchie Highway
Suites A & B
Pasadena, MD 21122
410-987-2003
www.hospicechesapeake.org

Charles County
2505 Davis Road
Waldorf, MD 20603
301-861-5300
www.hospicechesapeake.org

Calvert County
238 Merrimac Court
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-987-2003
www.hospicechesapeake.org

Articles by this Practice

3 Surprising Roles Of a Hospice Social Worker - Yetunde “Kemi” Magadji, BSW, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, Clinical Social Worker

Living With Heart Failure - Genevieve Lightfoot-Taylor, MSN, CFNP, ACHPN

Don’t Deny Your Loved One Comfort Because Of These Morphine Myths - Elisabeth G. Smith, MS, BSN, RN, CHPN, Director of Education

Morphine Myths: Don’t Let Them Get In the Way Of a Better Death - Elisabeth G. Smith, MS, BSN, RN, CHPN, Director of Education

COPD: When Is It Time To Choose Hospice Care? - Monica Ferebee, RN, BSN, MSED, CHPN

Continuum Of Care Offers a Better Quality Of Life For Dementia Patients - Eric Bush, MD, RPh, MBA, Chief Medical Officer

A Comforting Presence At the End Of Life - Eric Bush, MD, RPh, MBA, Chief Medical Officer

Living With ALS - Ashley Kinnally, MSN, NP-C

Take Charge Of Your Healthcare Decisions - Eric Bush, MD, RPh, MBA, Chief Medical Officer

What To Expect When Your Loved One Is Dying - Eric Bush, MD, RPh, MBA, Chief Medical Officer

Filling the Gap With Supportive Care - Elyzabeth Marcussen, Senior Communications Specialist

How Love Led The Modern Hospice Movement - Sandra Dillon, Director of Communications

Four Levels Of Hospice Care - Genevieve Lightfoot-Taylor, MSN, CFNP, ACHPN

Older Adults and COVID Hospitalization - Eric Bush, MD, RPh, MBA, Chief Medical Officer

Palliative Care Is Supportive Care - Eric Bush, MD, RPh, MBA, Chief Medical Officer

Caring For Elderly and Ill During the Pandemic - Eric Bush, MD, RPh, MBA, Chief Medical Officer

The Role PTSD Can Play In Grief - Amy Stapleton, MS, LCPC, NBCC

Palliative Care? But, I’m Not Dying - Hospice of the Chesapeake & Chesapeake Supportive Care

Stigma Has No Place In Mental Health - Amy Stapleton, MS, LCPC, NBCC

Don’t Wait: Talk About Health Care Options Today For the Best Ending Ever - Hospice of the Chesapeake & Chesapeake Supportive Care

Paying Your Respects On Social Media - Hospice of the Chesapeake & Chesapeake Supportive Care

Becoming a Hospice Volunteer Can Be Good For Your Health - Christine Wilson, Director of Advancement

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