Hudson Valley Hospice

Year established: 1981
Number of full-time employees: 220
Number of part-time employees: 40
Geographic service area: Dutchess and Ulster Counties

You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life.
—Dame Cicely Saunders

Our Mission:

Our mission is to serve the people of Dutchess and Ulster Counties by enhancing the quality of living for those at the end of life.

How We Make an Impact:

Hudson Valley Hospice is here to help. Celebrating forty years of service to our community, Hudson Valley Hospice provides a full spectrum of compassionate care and support to the men, women, and children of Dutchess and Ulster Counties who are facing a life limiting illness themselves or of a loved one. Currently caring for over 500 patients each and every day, Hudson Valley Hospice is here for our community, our patients, and their loved ones, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at home, in nursing homes, in hospitals, wherever home is. Questions? Need help? Call us at 845.240.7555.

Giving Opportunities: 
Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation works to raise community awareness and funding in support of Hudson Valley Hospice’s mission. Learn more about how you can make a difference through an annual, memorial, Memorial Garden or planned gift, participation in our Trees of Life, and other programs online at www.hvhospicefoundation.org.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Hudson Valley Hospice volunteers provide a full spectrum of compassionate care and support, including End-of-Life Doulas, pet therapy, aromatherapy, and more. Whether patient care or office support, their dedication and commitment makes a difference each and every day. Interested in becoming a volunteer? Email volunteer@hvhospice.org.

Leadership:

Michael S. Kaminski, MPH, FACHE, President and CEO
Albert Riddle, MD, CMD, Chief Medical Officer
William J. Mulvey, CPA, Chief Financial Officer and VP of Finance
Maureen McCarthy, RN, CHPN, HCS-H, VP of Patient Access
Cynthia McKinney, VP of Human Resources
Karen Roberts, VP of Mission Quality
Thomas Vaculik, VP of Facilities and Information Services
Jason Wertheim, RN, VP of Patient Services
Lisa Wilson, Executive Director of the Foundation and VP of Marketing

HUDSON VALLEY HOSPICE BOARD
Helen Rinaudo
Chair Person
Diane Allenbaugh
Todd A. Baright
Susan Bisceglia, Esq.
Elizabeth Bradley
Michael Deyo
Jeff Feldman, Esq.
Ellen Griffin
Reverend Cameron Hardy
Paul Hochenberg
John Keene, MD
Tonia Kent, RN, MSN
Reverend Paul D. Lent
Stephen B. Lichtenberg, MD, FACC
Lee Miringoff, PhD
Frederick Shequine
David Wise, Esq.