Genesis offers holiday bulb-decorating event for families grieving infant loss

Annual program invites families to create keepsake ornaments and place one on Genesis’ remembrance tree Dec. 4

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Published November 22, 2025 - 10:00 a.m.

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The Genesis HealthCare System Healing After Infant Loss bereavement team will hold its annual holiday bulb decorating Thursday, Dec. 4 from 7-9 p.m. in Genesis Hospital's meeting rooms A, B, C and D.

Families who have suffered the loss of a baby or child or had a miscarriage are invited to attend and decorate two bulbs in memory of their baby: one to take home and one to hang on a special tree at Genesis. Light refreshments will be served.

The event is free to attend. Registration is required. Call Genesis Women’s Services at 740-450-6262 to leave a voicemail with the number of adults and children attending.

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