1981		First organizational meeting was conducted in February at the WSU Counseling Center First planning committee meeting held in March
1982		Incorporated as Wichita Hospice Inc. in June In October, a new incorporation as Hospice of Wichita ... all area oncologists were involved and representatives from the hospitals were on the board of directors
1983		In May, initial office space provided by Grace Presbyterian Church, Wichita From July through October, staff hired In October, the first patient was taken under care
1984		In March, certified by HCFA as a provider of Medicare Hospice Benefit, the first hospice in Kansas to be certified
1986		Friends of Hospice was established, and these dedicated volunteers began the annual Tree of Life campaign to raise funds for the organization
1987		In April, office relocated to Woodrow St, Wichita
1989		In July, merged with Butler County Hospice (established in 1987) Name changed to Hospice Incorporated
1990		In June, invited by Cowley County Hospice (established in 1979) to become the hospice provider in that county Office relocated to Waco St, Wichita
1991		In April, Sumner County Hospice (established in 1980) invited us to become the hospice provider in Sumner County Average Daily Census of 97 patients for the year
1992		Began serving Kingman County Relocated office to its present location at 313 S Market St, Wichita
1993		Began serving Harper County
1995		Invited by Coffeyville Hospice to become the hospice provider in the southeast area, and began serving patients in other southeast Kansas counties as requested Launched the first capital campaign, and exceeded its goal of $2 million
2000		Average daily census of 191 patients for the year, and a peak census of 223, the highest ever. Hospice Inc. opens its own pharmacy to better serve our patients and lower costs.
2001		Hospice Inc. opens its inpatient facility at the Vyne at Crestview in Wichita. Up to twelve patients can be cared for in this new unit. Hospice Inc. expands into new offices in Hutchinson to serve the city and surrounding area.
2002		Organization renamed to honor one of the founders: Harry E. Hynes M.D.
2003		Celebrated our 20th year of serving patients.
2004		Opened Kansas first Hospital based Hospice Center at Via Christi St Francis. Fifteen private rooms are available to serve patients and their families.
2005		Invited by the local nonprofit hospice to strengthen our presence in Harvey, Marion and McPherson Counties. Reached an average daily census of 300 patients
2006		Dedication of our new Memorial Garden just south of 21st street and east of the K-96 interchange.  In a rare "win-win-win" situation, land was donated just when we were looking for a beautiful site for our garden. Stop by and visit this lovely park like garden.