All in Health

Hospice of Davidson County will hold its 18th Annual Ride for Angels

Hospice of Davidson County (HODC) will host its 18th Annual Ride for Angels motorcycle fundraising event from Denton Farm Park on Saturday, July 19th with registration check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. Early registration is now available at a discounted rate through July 18th with day of registration offered through 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration is not required but strongly encouraged.

Disability advocate talks about rare disease, Ehlers Danlos Awareness Month

At the April 28th meeting, Lexington City Council Member John Burke presented a proclamation to Pamela "Kelly" McAfee, President of the North Carolina Democratic Party Disability Issues Caucus. Pamela's story is one of resilience and strength as she lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a group of disorders that affect connective tissues supporting the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls.

Hospice of Davidson County expands campus to meet growing needs

Today, HODC serves over 175 patients daily across residential homes, nursing homes, and skilled care facilities. The Hinkle Hospice House alone provides acute care for over 200 patients annually. Beyond patient care, more than 3,000 individuals annually receive grief and loss support through one-on-one counseling, group therapy and specialized programming.

Epilepsy Awareness grows in Davidson County through advocacy and community support

The association is preparing for two key events in March: March 4 – Pancake Supper Fundraiser
The organization will host its first-ever Pancake Supper at Paul’s Chapel Reformed Church from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Community members are encouraged to attend and support the fundraiser. March 26 – Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness
Supporters are asked to wear purple on this day to help raise awareness about epilepsy.