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Cards for the worthy

It really is something that is good for everyone.” Kim Dunigan, a manager of volunteer services for Heart of Hospice, agreed, adding that the public is … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Hospice for March 23

Hospice of the Panhandle is a not-for-profit healthcare provider that offers expert, compassionate care and volunteer support for people experiencing … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Vitas hospice makes bride’s bittersweet wish come true

When she told Leigh Anne Silva, Vitas social worker, what her wish was, Silva told her, “Trust me, Honey, we can get it done.” Within 24 hours, they got … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.

Gig workers cope with virus crisis

His wife, Katie, is a hospice social worker, and she’s still working, so he cooks a lot of dinners. His grad school daughter is thinking about coming … See the full Hospice Social Worker article.

Dubuque-area residents learning new normal amid pandemic

Riffel, a hospice nurse in Dubuque, said that while her work environment has experienced some new routines, her leisure time hasn’t. “Running hasn’t … See the full Hospice Nurses article.

Hospice rallies volunteers to make face masks

WV Caring’s Kim Riley holds up one of the protective face masks made by its volunteers this week. Crafted sewers came together to make 300 masks … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.

Hospice, Iowa Veterans Home in need of face masks

Volunteer services coordinator Aimee Deimerly-Snyder said Saturday “We are projecting a shortage of face masks if the coronavirus pandemic does … See the full Hospice Volunteers article.