HPH Hospice » HPH Hospice’s Top 25 Milestones

We believe in supporting hope.

Hope for a miracle.

Hope for a peaceful passing.

Hope for the comfort that

comes from healing goodbyes.

And hope for the future

for those who remain

We believe in dignity.

And in choice.

We believe in fighting-

and in letting go.

We believe in faith

and love and honesty.

We believe in life

till the end

HPH Hospice’s Top 25 Milestones

1984 June	State license received.
1984 November	First patient admitted.
1986 September	Rodney S. Taylor appointed executive director.
1987 September	Children’s Assistance and HIV/AIDS Programs were established.
1990 June	Hudson office purchased.
1991 May	Nursing home program launched.
1991 August	First “satellite” (team) office in Spring Hill.
1992 February	Second team office in Zephyrhills.
1992 March	First Children’s Assistance Program camp.
1993 May	Hudson Hospice House opens.
1994	David McGrew MD becomes HPH’s full-time medical director.
1994 November	Tree of Life’s inaugural year. This is HPH’s signature fundraiser.
1996 June	The Spring Hill team office moves to permanent location.
1999 July	Hospice House opens in Spring Hill.
1999 August	A pharmacy and durable medical equipment company are established.
2000 September	Hospice House founded in Dade City.
2000 December	First Hospice Care Center opens in Brooksville.
2003 August	Grand opening of East Hernando team office.
2003 October	Hospice Thrift Store & More debuts.
2004 January	West Pasco Care Center completed; first patients served.
2005 June	Citrus County residents can access HPH’s care.
2007 Summer	1,000 patients now served on an average daily basis.
2008 July	Thomas D. Barb appointed president and chief executive officer.
2009 March	Sturgill Hospice Care Center opens.
2009 June	25th anniversary and name change