August 27, 2025
Concordia Butterfly Releases Provide Comfort and Remembrance
This August, over 700 people came together across our hospice agencies’ annual butterfly releases, sharing in the release of more than 1,300 butterflies in honor and memory of loved ones. Concordia-IRMC VNA hosted its Hope Takes Flight event at Mack Park in Indiana, Pa. on Aug. 3. Good Samaritan Hospice welcomed families and friends to […] Read More
Concordia Blog, Home & Community Services, Special Events
April 23, 2025
Concordia and RAM Rejoin Forces for Butler Clinic
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize and celebrate individuals whose selfless service to others strengthen and impact our communities. At Concordia, volunteerism and community outreach are deeply rooted in our 144-year-old ministry and sustained by our residents, employees, supporters and friends who carry out our mission every day. This year, we are […] Read More
Home & Community Services, Location Services, Special Events, The Concordia Family
February 5, 2025
Concordia Names Kelsey Chromiak Concordia Private Care Manager
Kelsey Chromiak was recently appointed manager of Concordia Private Care while continuing to serve as business operations supervisor for Good Samaritan Hospice, both home and community services agencies of Concordia Lutheran Ministries. A graduate of Seton Hill University and Slippery Rock University, Chromiak began her career at Concordia in 2021 as a scheduler for Concordia […] Read More
Careers at Concordia, Home & Community Services, News Releases, The Concordia Family
January 29, 2025
Physical Therapy Benefits After Same-Day Joint Replacement
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 51% of all joint replacement surgeries will be performed as outpatient same-day surgeries by 2026. Common outpatient joint replacement surgeries, also known as same-day surgeries, involve discharging the patient on the same day as the procedure. These surgeries include total hip, total knee, and total shoulder replacements. […] Read More
Home & Community Services, Location Services, Patient/ Resident Stories
October 23, 2024
Concordia Experts Highlight Senior Physical Therapy Benefits
October is National Physical Therapy Month and a time to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy for seniors. Physical therapy is often recommended by physicians, and in some states prescribed, to relieve pain; strengthen weakened muscles; and improve body mobility, balance and coordination. Physical therapy for seniors is especially important because it not […] Read More
Careers at Concordia, Concordia Blog, Educational, Home & Community Services, Location Services, Services
August 21, 2024
2024 Concordia Memorial Butterfly Releases Honor Hundreds
During the month of August, our hospice agencies hosted three beautiful butterfly releases in memoriam of those who have gone before us. Concordia-IRMC VNA’s annual Hope Takes Flight release was held at Mack Park in Indiana, Pa., on Aug. 4. And on Aug. 18, Good Samaritan Hospice welcomed attendees to Cranberry Township Community Park and […] Read More
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August 21, 2024
2024 Concordia Memorial Butterfly Releases Honor Hundreds
During the month of August, our hospice agencies hosted three beautiful butterfly releases in memoriam of those who have gone before us. Concordia-IRMC VNA’s annual Hope Takes Flight release was held at Mack Park in Indiana, Pa., on Aug. 4. And on Aug. 18, Good Samaritan Hospice welcomed attendees to Cranberry Township Community Park and […] Read More
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